What’s with the American car you say? The Valiant made a huge impact on the Australian motoring scene during its debut from 1962. Under the bonnet you could choose a 4.2 litre or 5.0 litre V8. The car quickly became a modifier’s dream as well with the hordes of psychedelic dudes customising the Sandman with inspiring paint jobs. The Sandman is a true symbol of Aussie culture that went after the younger market of the day with its bold graphics, sports instrumentation, bucket seats and wheels sourced from the Monaro. Who can dispute this iconic panel van which was intended for stacking surfboards but was instead used by people for other “leisurely” purposes – giggity. ![]() Besides the obligatory backyard barbecue, how else does a man celebrate this great sun-kissed land? With cars of course. ![]() We say Australian cars, but some were never made here but simply defined our culture.
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