Originally Posted by stokesy43

I shall be a very happy man indeed if when I get to Oz I find that shows like X-Factor, Big Brother, Celebrity Love Island or any other similar brain dead telly aren't shown.

I'd be an even happier man if the soaps don't clog up the main channels

Wishful thinking probably.

Originally Posted by mackinnon

I realise someone has probably posted this before, but I had no joy searching the forum.

I was wondering if any of the U.K. terrestrial channels, or indeed any British satellite/cable channels are easily available in Oz, i.e. through cable or satellite?

Originally Posted by rugbymad

Ah yes the old cortina,first car for me that was (it's a mark 3 in the series) I had the 1600 E Mk2 myself and then went onto the mark3 and 4.I was only saying to Mrs rugbymad the other night how you no longer see the old cars that were first car fodder for people our age ie the Cortina,vaux Chevette,viva or the old mk1 /2 escort.I did buy a Mk2 1600e about 6 years ago,1971 on a j plate,last year they were made I think and it was my pride and joy along with my Lambretta and Vespa but had to sell them to be able to afford our house !! I wish I still had it now! My mate has the Lotus Cortina Mk2 which he puts in shows etc,it's in A1 condition and worth about £13k he tells Me!!!! I think the mark1 Lotus Cortina are worth upwards of £15k for a good one now! I think you can still buy a tidy mk2/3 for less than £2k.Mine was gold with full vinyl roof ..lovely.I miss that car!

Originally Posted by stokesy43

I shall be a very happy man indeed if when I get to Oz I find that shows like X-Factor, Big Brother, Celebrity Love Island or any other similar brain dead telly aren't shown.

I'd be an even happier man if the soaps don't clog up the main channels

Wishful thinking probably.

Originally Posted by mackinnon

Well, you're in luck.

Tasmania is where these classic cars all go to "stud."

Whilst in Hobart back in 2003 I saw numerous old Fords, even a few Mark 1 (one) Escorts on the road.

Originally Posted by rugbymad

I'm booking a crate now! Get over and ship 'em back,got to be money in that!
People made serious money out of doing the same sort of thing with Lambretta/vespa,take a transit type van over and buy them up.The climate in Italy means you could but classic '60's scooters with no or little rust in original condition for no money,bring then back and there was/is huge demand for original scooters.Take a look on ebay at the price you have to pay for a good sx200,around £4k for a good one now,when I left school (1984) you could pick 'em up for less than £100!!