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Old 01-09-2009, 09:58 PM   #1
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Default Just saw "Love the Beast", what happened with the 2 XB's?

Wanted to know if anybody has knowledge of both Bana's red XB and the other guy from tasmania that showed his XB (was in pretty average condition at the time), and if they have been rebuilt/restored.

If you are not following me, one of Bana's mates wanted to buy this XB from the bloke but he refused to sell it as it was 'priceless'. Thats the XB I'm on about.

At the end of the film, it said that both cars have plans to be re built.

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The other one is owned by a guy a beaconsfield, just north of L'ton, not sure if he's rebuilt it or not.
Can't remember the guys name.
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great DVD, but no mention in the press or Banas web site as to when it willl be restored. Just imagine the 3000 man hours it took to build the first time so who know the time this time around to straighten her
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BTW, I hope Mrs Bana hasn't talked Eric's dad into getting rid of his Ford. The old mans face came alive when that car started up.
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He can afford to get it fixed.. surely..

That other XB that guy had was a boonga.. hope he fixes it up...


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BTW, I hope Mrs Bana hasn't talked Eric's dad into getting rid of his Ford. The old mans face came alive when that car started up.
Ahh yes that was a beauty.

What I don't get is, apparently it hadn't been driven for 10 years, yet it clearly had a registration sticker on it.
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He can afford to get it fixed.. surely..

That other XB that guy had was a boonga.. hope he fixes it up...


From what I read it just can't be fixed, it's dead, in his own words "I killed it".
If the floor pan, fire wall, chassis rail and turret are all out of shape then it's game over.
Sure they can replace bits and pieces but then it's not the SAME car, it's a Frankenstein.
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If the floor pan, fire wall, chassis rail and turret are all out of shape then it's game over.
Sure they can replace bits and pieces but then it's not the SAME car, it's a Frankenstein.


So what, there are not many old cars out there that are all original anymore.

That just looks like a little scratch to me, some tlc and a few $$$ and its all good to go.
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Old 02-09-2009, 12:04 AM   #9
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I actually got to meet Eric Bana and I asked him what happened with his Dad's car. He has actually bought it and is taking care of it. As for his XB it is in storage and he is looking to restore it.

He has stated this at the Nova Cinema in Melbourne in front of many people....take out of that what you will. That is what I know though...
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Love The Beast 2 anybody. :
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From what I read it just can't be fixed, it's dead, in his own words "I killed it".
If the floor pan, fire wall, chassis rail and turret are all out of shape then it's game over.
Sure they can replace bits and pieces but then it's not the SAME car, it's a Frankenstein.
Eric stated that it was already a custom build in the movie, it's not the original car anymore. It was pretty much a rebuilt race car so I dont think he would mind it being a "Frankenstein"

I'd say he will rebuild it, it means too much to him to toss it. He has the money.....
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Eric stated that it was already a custom build in the movie, it's not the original car anymore. It was pretty much a rebuilt race car so I dont think he would mind it being a "Frankenstein"

I'd say he will rebuild it, it means too much to him to toss it. He has the money.....
Besides I would say that was what the movie was all about..
YES "who cares" Frankenstien or not...Bring on Love The Beast ll...
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Ahh yes that was a beauty.

What I don't get is, apparently it hadn't been driven for 10 years, yet it clearly had a registration sticker on it.

Probably still paid the rego yearly, just didn't drive it.
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Old 02-09-2009, 11:14 AM   #14
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just saw this last week... man what a dvd..!
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That just looks like a little scratch to me, some tlc and a few $$$ and its all good to go.
At least you didnt say "that will buff out"
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what was his dads car?? (havnt seen it yet)
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There was interview with him somewhere, can't remember where, Eric was saying he would rebuild, but wants to be hands on as much as possible. He said he is flat out with movies for the next 18 months or so and the car will have to wait until after that.

At leats he'll have plenty more money to do something great with it. :evil3:
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it couldnt have been much better than it was IMO
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Just been looking at some pics of his xb and ever since he has had it it has been nice.

Here is just a pic of what it was at one stage..


The red one he crashed was pure automotive porn and bring on the next build. I cant wait to see it
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Ahh yes that was a beauty.

What I don't get is, apparently it hadn't been driven for 10 years, yet it clearly had a registration sticker on it.
he probably paid the rego, i dont think he is short of a quid. id say it is beleivable that it hadn't been driven as the accelarator pump had perished. doenst normally happen on a car that is used. leaks like that are common with cars that sit for long periods of time.
just my 2 cents.
the movie/doco though was great i thought. i dont think they had to take the p##s out of the guy in tassie with the other coupe though.
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the movie/doco though was great i thought. i dont think they had to take the p##s out of the guy in tassie with the other coupe though.

I didn't take it that way at all.

In fact it added just how loyal and loving people are towards their cars no matter what condition.
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Wanted to know if anybody has knowledge of both Bana's red XB and the other guy from tasmania that showed his XB (was in pretty average condition at the time), and if they have been rebuilt/restored.

If you are not following me, one of Bana's mates wanted to buy this XB from the bloke but he refused to sell it as it was 'priceless'. Thats the XB I'm on about.

At the end of the film, it said that both cars have plans to be re built.

Cheers.
The xb in tassy has been restored. Eric funded the restoration.

Tony Romano came over to our place yesterday, didnt even think of asking him about bannas car, tonys car is a beast, 427 monaro 700hp N/A.
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i dont think they had to take the p##s out of the guy in tassie with the other coupe though.
It's not what I got from it. More a kinship over the love of the coupe.
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The xb in tassy has been restored. Eric funded the restoration.

Tony Romano came over to our place yesterday, didnt even think of asking him about bannas car, tonys car is a beast, 427 monaro 700hp N/A.
Oh great to hear, top effort by Eric!

Damn I'd love to see a picture...
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Eric's car is being rebuilt by a bloke who works for DJR.
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It's not what I got from it. More a kinship over the love of the coupe.
i see it both ways. anyway good to see eric helped the guys resto. is there any pics of it now
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I got this DVD for Christmas. I have seen it about 8 times since then and never get tired of it. I love it. I have even tried to get an email address for Eric Bana to say thanks for making this Doco. I really felt a connection to the story. I don't think any person who has a passion for cars could watch this doco and not think "jeez that was me at one point" It is inspirational, it makes me want to go for a drive, or look through the tool box.

I reckon Clarkson, Leno and Dr Phil all added aspects of understanding to the doco, that I could relate to and explained things to me and also that "non-car people" could watch this and think, "so thats why there is a passion for that old pile of junk in the yard!"

I think the importance Darryl, with the other coupe, is that it proves it doesn't matter whether you are a hollywood actor, or a bloke from Tasmania, real passion does not discriminate and money can't buy what the heart won't sell.

And if Eric did fund the resto of the other coupe, my hat goes off to him.

Just a damn good movie/doco, and if you read this site Eric, thanks.
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Did anyone else have the 1977 Moffat 1-2 finish wallpaper in their bedrooms? The start of the movie where he describes how that finish molded his love for the coupes is exactly how it effected me.
Seeing the movie makes me want to get one all over again.

He definitely needs to fix it.
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