Fletch travels to Wagga Wagga, NSW, to meet with local businessman Neil, proprietor of the Windscreen Doctor and Riverina Glass. Apart from these business interests, Neil has a fantastic collection of cars, trucks, and memorabilia housed on a 30-acre property. First up, is a 1964 EH Holden Premier, Neil's first love. While its history indicates that there have been many owners, the car is in remarkably good condition, with the previous owner having completed quite a lot of restoration work. Today, he says it drives like a new car; the 179 engine is not the original, nor are the wheels. But like all classics, each owner adds their touch. Neil says he frequently gets offers to sell the car, but he won't sell this one. He claims it's one of his best and an original Wagga car.
Amidst the cars and trucks, there is a fantastic memorabilia collection that Neil has been collecting since he was a teenager from Swap Meets, eBay, and along his travels throughout NSW. When asked what his most prized memorabilia piece was, he said it was his tin truck collection. The collection has a bit of everything.
There are more cars, including an impressive 1973 HQ GTS Monaro that he has owned for over 20 years as only the 3rd owner, purchased with 93k on the clock and still only 95k today. Then there is a rare 1973 HQ Statesman Chevrolet Sedan; sporting a popular 350 V8 engine. These were export models for South Africa, and New Zealand made up of various run-out models.
Neil also has a passion for trucks. His Kenworth S2 custom cut down turns heads wherever he goes through NSW and even when venturing as far as the Alice Springs Hall of Fame on one occasion. He first saw a truck cut down model in a Truck & Bus Magazine and took on the task of creating his own 21 years ago. Today everyone knows him because of the truck, as it's unique. His passion for trucks comes from his father, who spent a lifetime in trucking. Neil says it has given him years of enjoyment, regularly visiting truck shows across NSW.
Fletch has barely scratched the surface and promises to return.
