Vehicle: 1974 XB Ford Fairmont Coupe
Engine: Cleveland 393 Supercharged
Transmission: C4
Colour: Black on black
Name: Roger and Diane Whyte
From: Dacre
When and why did you acquire it? Brought it in Kaiapoi two and a-half years ago as I wanted to make a MadMax replica
What is the vehicle’s history? It originally came from Australia as a standard XB family car
Have you altered it in any way? It has been converted into a MadMax replica
What’s it like to drive? Beautiful, very quick and purrs like a lion
What’s it worth? Priceless, as it is custom-made and the hours of work I put into it cannot be counted with money
Where’s your favourite stretch of road (or road trip)? Any road without a bend in this car
Top speed? Clock won’t go high enough
Best driving experience? BeachHop 2017
Worst driving experience? I don’t have those, luckily
What other vehicles of note have you owned? I have a couple of old Falcons lying around
Best music to drive to? None, I like to listen to the sound of the V8 engine
Describe your driving style: Passive aggressive
If you could go for a drive in any vehicle it would be a? V8 supercar
What was the first vehicle you ever bought? 1971 Mini
Do you belong to any clubs? South Island Ford Falcon GT Club
Delta Rodders Awards:
People’s Choice Cromwell Car Show 2017
Top 10 Selection Riverton Car Show 2017
Radio Selection Riverton Car Show 2017
Roger and Diane would like to thank John Bevins and Brett Hopgood at Melrose Panel Beating and Steve Wilson at Southland Commercial and Car Painters
