Wednesday 23rd February 2011
Holden Fanatics will finally get their wish to break a new record for the largest Parade of Group A cars to commemorate the 25 years of HSV, coming up in 2012.
Production company 'Hietbrink" Film and 3D Animation, in collaboration with www.musclecarstables.com.au will be finalising footage for a new HSV Documentary with an estimated more than 50 VL Group A’s and 10-15 VN Group As to make an appearance.
A count of the total number of cars at the beginning and end of the day will be made.
The huge event will be held on Sunday April 17, when the convoy rolls in to Sydney NSW for a pass for the Cameras on one of Sydney's most famous roads!
BBQ Lunch will be provided for owners
For entry details please email jbhietbrink@gmail.com or chester@musclecarstables.com.au before 30th March 2011.
Some official pics will be released of the record attempt that will be viewed on www.walkinshaw.net and www.musclecarstables.com.au
Monday 13th December 2010
RIP Tom Walkinshaw.
On Sunday the 12th of December 2010, Tom Walkinshaw passed away at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer.
Tom's TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing) was instrumental in the starting of HSV in 1987 & the creation of the VL SS Group A SV, which was more commonly known as the "Walkinshaw", the car that we all love and that this site is dedicated to.
RIP Tom. We hope that you didn't suffer too much and that you are now at peace. Thank you for all you have done for motorsport and Australian motorsport in particular.
More info can be found here:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/mo...-1225970208665
Detailed info on Tom's career:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Walkinshaw
Have a beer with Peter Brock now
I was lucky enough to meet Tom a few years ago:
Cheers,
Craig
Wednesday 24th December 2008
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from
www.walkinshaw.net!
Stay safe, and see you all in 2009. Thanks for making 2008 a great year for the site. Hopefully 2009 will be even better!
Cheers,
Craig
Friday 31st October 2008
The main page is now integrated with the forums!
Hello everyone! Sorry for the lack of updates around here for a long time. As you can see, the main page has gone, and is now integrated with the forums. The build numbers page and others will be back soon!
As you can see, there is a new banner design, and layout. If you haven't registered for the forums, then please do so. It's free to register, but if you wish to have un-restricted posting privileges & access to the members only & sponsors section, there is a yearly fee. This will include a sticker and shirt, once these have been made.
Any questions or comments, please feel free to email me: craig@walkinshaw.net.
Cheers!
Craig
Wednesday 25 July 2007
www.walkinshaw.net gets it's own forums!
Head on over to www.walkinshaw.net/fourms and sign up!
Cheers,
Craig
A really quick update to just let people who are looking for a Walkinshaw know that Shannon's Auctions in Melbourne have one, and it will be going under the hammer on Monday the 4th of June (4 Days away!) The guiding range according to the page below is $54,000 - $64,000.
http://www.shannons.com.au/pages/auc...KN69MH556EYZ34
So if your on the hunt for a Walkinshaw, this might just be your chance!
Cheers,
Craig
Thursday 26th April, 2007
I've just done a big update of build numbers, so if you emailed me, it should be on there now! if not, email me again!
The WA Walkinshaw.net cruise in December was great with 10 original Walkinshaw's turning up. We also had one a few weeks ago, and had 15 original walkys present, which I believe is a record for the most walkinshaws together at one time! Thanks to everyone who came down. One walky was unfortunatley hit by a Kangaroo, but it could have been worse, as there was a young boy in the front seat, and he came away with a very small scratch on his face.
More pics can be found here - www.walkinshaw.net/cruise/15-4-07
Alex has sent me some new pics of his replica walky, so check them out here.
A month or 2 ago, a walkinshaw at Shannon's auctions in Sydney, sold for $73,000! It had 16,000kms on the clock. Prices of walkys are on the rise! Here is the link to the auction:
http://www.shannons.com.au/pages/auc...AX0IM10C0Z4BA0
And finally, there is a walky (build #699) on Australian Muscle Car sales, that has 1570kms since brand new! From the look of the pics, the lower extensions have never been fitted!!! It's kept in an air bubble also! Price tag is $150,000! Click on the image below, to see more pics, or the link here to go to the AMCS site:
http://www.australianmusclecarsales.com.au/muscle/90900
I have a number of cars to add, and a few more features. As usual, if you have any info, pics build #'s etc, email them to me: craig@walkinshaw.net
Cheers,
Craig
Thursday 21st December, 2006 Very quick update, just to let people know that there is a WA Walkinshaw.net cruise on this Sunday the 24/12/06. E-Mail me craig@walkinshaw.net if you have a walkinshaw and are interested in coming along, or call me on 0401 034 099. I'll be having some time off work over the Xmas break, and I'll be getting stuck into the site!
Have a safe and Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!!!
Cheers, Craig
Friday 8th September, 2006
What a tragic day for Australian motorsport. RIP to the King of the Mountain, Peter Brock. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. You will be sadly missed. A very tough week for Aussie hero's. Rest in peace Peter, you died doing something you truly loved.
Sunday 13th August, 2006
Thanks to everyone who rang or emailed me with Walky's for sale, but the hunt is over! Im now the lucky and prowd owner of a very rare Walkinshaw!
I've purchased build #369, which has a number of options from the factory, that no other Walkinshaw (that I can tell or know of) has.
It has full leather interior, rear headrests, velour hoodlining (with sunvisors), electric sunroof, filled in C pillar moulds, momo stars, Larry Perkins EMS and engine upgrade, electric mirrors and a few other things. The best thing is, I have paperwork from HSV and the owner detailing this, which proves it was from the factory!
A big thanks goes to John (Corsa) for letting me and my brother crash at his place & driving us around Sydney, Chester - whom I bought the car off, for holding it for me until I got to Sydney, selling me such a wonderfuly looked after and maintained car (even when he had higher offers), Jason - for putting me in touch with Chester, organizing dinner & the cruise (that the Sydney weather decided to ruin), Andrew, Josh, Daniel, Adrian, Peter and all the other guys that I met while I was in Sydney. I had a great time guys, and will be back to catch up soon!
Click here to see a few pics, and I will do a full feature very soon.
Speaking of features, I've added Carl's build #001 Walky to the originals section. Click here to head over and check out the story of how Carl managed to become the owner of the 1st Walkinshaw!
As usual, I've added some more build numbers. It's growing!!
Thanks to everyone who has sent them in, and keep them coming.
Few more cars to add soon, and some updates on Alex's EVLHSV.
In WA, Motorvation 2007 (20th & 21st of Jan) is fast approaching, and walkinshaw.net will be entering as a combined display with calaisturbo.com.au. If you have a Walkinshaw, original or replica, and would like to enter, please email me: craig@walkinshaw.net or phone 0401 034 099. I would love to have as many Walkinshaw's as possible! So far I have about 5 confirmed, including the Walkinshaw Limo!
Im also working on a gathering for the 20th anniversary of the Walkinshaw & HSV. I have heard rumors that HSV will be putting on some type of celebration for it, possibly in 2007, as HSV was started in 1987. I'd love to get as many Walkinshaw's to that also, and represent walkinshaw.net. I'd imagine it will be in Melbourne. I'll keep you all posted!!
Cheers,
Craig
Monday 3rd July, 2006
Added some more build numbers & wallpapers in the downloads section. Check the wallpapers out here.
Sunday 2nd July, 2006
Just a quick update. I've just finished adding a bunch of build numbers to the list.
Keep em coming in! More updates, with more cars, wallpapers, a feature of build # 001, and the F20 very soon! Also I will be adding a colours page, with pictures of every different coloured walky I can find.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot. A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to meet the man who's last name is the reason we call it the Walkinshaw - Tom Walkinshaw himself! Click here to have a look at the pics.
Craig
Saturday 17th June, 2006
Finally an update. A big appology to everyone who as been waiting for one, but the wait is almost over! I will be updaing the site in the next few weeks, with a lot more cars, build no's, info and some other bits and pieces, so stay tuned!
I am, on the lookout for a Walkinshaw to buy. Im chasing a low KM, original as possible walky. MUST have log books. Im in WA, but will look interstate for the right car. If you have one, or know of one, please email me at: craig@walkinshaw.net, or call me on 0401 034 099.
As always, if you have a walky, original or replica, or some info, a build no, or anything you think might be of interest, please email me!
I have also got my hands on some brand spanking new, original walkinshaw lower front bumper grilles. If you are after one, contact me! I'll post a pic up soon.
Cheers,
Craig
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