WAGONEER

Hands up if you own an XF Falcon or a VL Commodore these days. Lucky you, because both are on the up as collectible Aussie classics.

On the other hand, perhaps you could be doing better. As in, a better car for less money. Okay, okay, calm down. It’s just that back in the day when both those Aussie family staples were brand-spankers, there was another contender that was arguably a superior car. And yes, it was Aussie-made. And yes, you can still find them. Oh, and the car in question was smoother than an XF Falcon, better to ride in than a VL, handled better than either quieter inside by a fair margin. Difference is, you’ll pay chump-change for one these days, and I’m not really sure why that should be.