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Cars For Sale

Please refer to the Variety Bash Vehicle Guide before making any purchase, as modifications may need to be made before a vehicle is considered compliant for the event. Your Variety Motoring Events team are happy to help with any queries you may have.

1989 XF Falcon Ute

$10,500 ONO

  • Great Ute – all set up for the Variety Bash.
  • Has done 4 SA  Variety Bashes without incident.
  • Comes with all spares required for the bash.
  • Motor reconditioned approx. 20,000km ago.
  • It is a 4 speed manual (4 on the floor) with bucket seats.
  • Very, very comfortable and a great ute to drive.
  • In excellent condition.
  • Regularly serviced and maintained.
  • Reluctantly selling as I’ve bought a larger bash car.

Contact Andrew Dufty on 0419 842 929

1973 Ford Ltd

$30,000 ONO - $2,000 from sale donated to Variety Victoria!

  • A complete rebuild over two and a half years.
  • A complete professionly rebuilt engine 50ks since rebuild. 
  • Mild cam in 351 motor.
  • Roll cage racing seats modified fuel tanks.
  • Great car on dirt or normal cruising
  • Important spares, been in our mechanics shed since 2022 Bash.
  • Ready to go, money spent every year to deliver a great bash ready car.

Contact Kymbo Godson on 0419 393 521

1978 Ford ZH Fairlane

$18,000

  • Comes with all the required modifications to enter the Variety bash and has been in 5 Bashes, the last being 2014.
  • Travelled approx. 25,000kms since complete engine rebuild and comes with too many spares to mention.
  • Has some rust in the usual panel areas for this body.

Contact Tony Brennan on 0427 515 238

Ford ED 1994

$5,000

  • Mechanically sound vehicle.
  • Completed the 2024 Variety Bash without a breakdown.
  • Vehicle is Variety compliant, ready to go.

Contact Les Marshall on 0477 347 431

1983 Mercedes 380

$10,000 (anything above donated to Variety!)

  • Approx 320000 kms.
  • The 3.8 L has been replaced with 5 L V8
    Bash NSW compliant with all of the gear , radio etc.
  • Spares plus great roof storage box and 91 L fuel tank, even back seat reclines.
  • Selling due to health issues.
  • Purchased for $10,000, futher $11,000 invested.
  • Located in Nelson Bay NSW.

Contact Iain on 0418 275 298

1990 Holden Commodore VN

$15,500

  • Built for SA Bash.
  • Starwars Theme, comes with costumes etc.
  • Spares included.
  • Vehicle located in Clinton on the Yorke Peninsula, SA.

Contact Daryl on 0400 989 783

Mercedes 190 E Sedan

$6,250

  • Petrol.
  • Fully Bash ready.
  • Fantastic first Bash car.
  • Completed 2 x South Australia Bashes. We went from Melboune to Renmark to the Gold Coast and back to Melbourne and ran like a dream.
  • Full set of spares as required.

Contact Terry on 0400 909 303

1987 Ford Sedan Limousine

$15,000

  • Seats 8, comfortably seats 6.
  • Recently spent $6,500 on the motor prior to last Bash.
  • 50L fridge in the back seat, very handy for those cold drinks and fun stops along the way!
  • Runs well and very clean inside.

Contact Darryl on 0418 385 580

1987 XF Wagon

$15,000 ONO

  • Motor and transmission rebuilt before 2023 bash.
  • Great themed car (will come with costumes if continuing the theme).
  • Vinyl wrapped, has a few minor scratches on it.
  • Bash-ready with all spares.
  • Tyres have only completed one Bash.
  • Great condition - just jump in and go!
Contact Andrew on 0437 566 862

1968 Mercedes 280S

$10,000 ONO

Contact Andrew on alittllef01@gmail.com

1986 Mercedes 380 SEL Limousine

$20,000

  • Built in Australia, fully compliant modification.
  • Featured in the film clip Off White Limousine.
  • Comfortable, luxurious, and spacious.
  • Fully Bash compliant, ncl. spares.
  • Huge boot with 4 new light truck tyres, 2 spares, and upgraded raised suspension.
  • Custom removable bull bar, airhorn driving lights, CB radio, and fresh AC (front and rear).
  • Internal, underneath, and external party lighting.
  • 7 leather passenger seats (ideal for 4-5 passengers).
  • Privacy windows, full HiFi stereo, and two bars with storage in the rear.
  • Reliable and easy to maintain, early model Mercedes with minimal electronics.
  • Spare low-km sedan available for parts or engine swap.
  • Currently has around 280,000 km.

Contact Justin on 0418 752 687

1985 Mercedes 389 SEL F1

$32,000

  • In great condition & excellent to drive.
  • 4 speed auto V8.
  • Suspension kit.
  • Includes spares, jerry cans, rear fridge frame, roof rack, driving lights, bull bar, dust lights.
  • Bash-ready!
  • Located Carrum Downs.

Contact Dirk on 0418 352 001

1992 Subaru Liberty

$9,990

  • 67,111kms, only been in one Bash.
  • Bash ready! All modifications are done, suspension raised 30mm.
  • 2 sets of wheels and spares (on-road and off-road).
  • Extra fuel and water containers.
  • Required spare parts included.
  • Latest GPS Navigation device and a new CB radio.
  • Colour scheme copied from a factory rally car driven by world champion rally driver Colin McRae.

Contact Terry on 0417 377 413

1970 Ford Fairlane ZD

$32,000

  • All set to go on the Bash in complete comfort!
  • Excellent condition, ready to hit the road.
  • Ford 351 Cleveland, C4 trans, 9-inch diff.
  • 4 bucket seats, air con, all the gear and plenty of spares!
  • $32k w. donation to Variety for your team.

    Contact Lindsay on 0407 516 888

1986 Mercedes 300E

$7,950

  • 2-inch lift, full lights/radio, awning, racks, spares incl. wheels, dual batteries, snorkel, excellent terrain tyres.
  • Fully Bash compliant - completed multiple Bashes, most recently 2022.
  • Excellent comfy cruiser.
  • 3.0 litre twin cam six.
  • New Harmonic balancer fitted.
  • Nothing to spend – just cruise and enjoy!

Contact Matt on 0457 383 383

1970 Ford Fairlane ZC

$27,000

  • Completed 2 Bashes with no issues.
  • 12,000km with heaps of power.
  • Drives great and is fully Bash compliant, including all necessary spare parts.
  • New 351 engine, 4 new tyres (and 2 spares), rebuilt radiator, new back shockers, rebuilt front-end, three bucket seats with a 60L fridge in backseat, new radio, two new batteries, 190L fuel tank.
  • Car was repainted 4 years ago.
  • This car is a real 'head turner' and  gets a lot of attention!
  • Always kept in garage.

Contact Rob on 0407 695 185 or
Pete on 0418 411 010

1991 Toyota Dyna 200

$30,000 ONO

  • Diesel, manual transmission.
  • Licensed to carry 3, sleeps 5.
  • Fitted with kitchenette (incl. fridge and gas cooker) and solar panels.
  • Has completed many Bash events, ready for the next!
  • Located in Drouin.

Contact Jan on 0401 617 114

1978 Mercedes 280 SEL

$10,000 ONO

  • Good condition, clean vehicle.
  • Has completed Rally Around Victoria but not the Bash.
  • New tyres x 6.
  • Needs UHF and dust lights to be Bash compliant (can do for extra $).
  • All spare parts included.

Contact Andrew on 0437 566 862

1988 Mercedes 300 SEL (W126)

$5,500 ONO

  • Successfully completed 5 VIC Bashes including 2025 Hamilton to Darwin.
  • 326,000kms ODO.
  • Bash compliant as of July 2025.
  • Very comfortable drive.
  • Bridgestone Dueller 15" (x6).
  • Hayman Reese Tow Bar front/rear.
  • Suspension upgraded (heavy duty coil springs) added 3" to ground clearance.
  • Bash plates (protecting underbody); brake lines protected.
  • CB Radio.
  • Fire extinguisher.
  • Dust lights (rear), driving lights (bar), roof rack.
  • Centre console with custom switches; central locking with remote.
  • Wiring to roof rack for lights and LED (from centre console).
  • Includes spare parts for Bash compliance; shockers, filters, lubricants and tools.
  • Currently on Club Plates so needs to be sold unregistered.
Contact Shane 0407 535 488

1952 Ford S Wagon Streamliner

$20,000

  • Current km: 23,891.
  • Completed 1 x Variety Bashes and 2 x MND Victoria Daniher's Drive.
  • Spare parts and accessories included.
  • No damages or repairs needed.
  • Located in Kilsyth, VIC.
Please contact Franco on 0418 542 701 or stores@cogar.com.au

1996 Mitsubishi L300 Express

$20,000 ONO

  • Current Km 236,000
  • Successfully completed 2 x VIC Bashes plus a few Tasmania Bash events
  • Spares include axles, belts, 2 x spare wheels and tyres
  • Also included is a fridge, aircon, luggage case and lots of stroage space PLUS Thomas the Tank Engine theme music and smoke machine connected to the chimney
  • Won Best Theme in 2023 Bash and is a great hit with the kids. Costumes included
  • Seats 4 comfortably
Please contact Tom on 0418 552 091 or tomtully@bigpond.com

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