Just out of interest does anyone know of any Fregates that still exist in Australia?
George Cook has one just outside Canberra - contact him via the 4CV Register of Australia.R17G:
Just out of interest does anyone know of any Fregates that still exist in Australia?
Originally posted by Simon:
[QB]There was a Domaine wagon at Smithfield Wreckers going back to 1986. It was faded and being sold as a going vehicle, no idea what happened to it though.
Simon,
There used to be 2-3 of that family beside a house on Glynburn Road near Payneham Rd, roughly opposite the fire station. They sat for at least 20 years to my knowledge - a Prarie Wagon, a Domain and I think a Fregate sedan, if I remember. The Prarie was definitely there and I know it's not exactly a Fregate, but someone ought to have one preserved somewhere.
I went hunting last time I was in Adelaide but couldn't find them.
Final information from me on this subject - Adelaide City Council used to power their River Torrens irrigation pump with a Prarie engine - I remember Renault Aust. (yes, Renault Aust!) falling over when they were approached for a sleeve kit!! This engine might still be attached to an oversize water pump for all I know.
JohnW
George,GeorgeC:
Thanks for the welcome and the wrap ibp205.
You mentioned a Colorale ute in your post. Those things are as rare as rocking horse poo - I know of no others in Oz and there are only a very few known in France. Just the goods for someone really wanting to tun heads at a FCD somewhere (or one of those country ute musters)!
GeorgeC