A LIMESTONE Coast self-confessed “rev-head” received a Father’s Day gift with a difference on Sunday – a collectable biscuit tin emblazoned with his own pride and joy, a Rally Red 1971 HG GTS Monaro.
Kym Taylor first came across the Mac’s Shortbread Company tin on the shelves of a local supermarket last week and is now the proud owner of several collectable items which are being sold nationally.
Mr Taylor said he explored having his car featured on a collector’s item after receiving a similar gift for Father’s Day around two years ago.
“It all came about when my daughter’s partner bought me a tin of biscuits with cars on it,” he said.
“I immediately thought it would be cool to have mine on there.
“I decided to contact the company to see if I could make it possible.”
Mr Taylor said the process was in-depth as the company required a specific image of the vehicle.
“After I emailed, it took multiple photographs and photographers and it was a much more lengthy process than I thought it was going to be,” he said.
“The background was an important factor and there were lots of other factors I would never think about involved.
“I have completed my goal now and it might be time for another project.”
Mr Taylor said the car was first featured on a tin with an assortment of other cars during last year’s Father’s Day collection and was then featured on an individual package this year.
Informed by a friend in Adelaide who spotted the tins at a supermarket, Mr Taylor said he searched the local stores and found one left on the shelf.
“It is not very often you can walk down the aisles of the supermarket and spot your car on a tin,” he said.
“I also liked the fact I was able to help promote an Australian company which makes Australian products and the Monaro is an Australian icon.”
Mr Taylor said he had friends nominate their vehicles to be featured following his experience.
“Even an avid Ford lover bought a tin just because he knew me – I secretly think he just wanted the biscuits,” he said.
The Holden enthusiast said his passion stemmed from his father who was a qualified mechanic.
Mr Taylor sourced the car from Victoria around half a decade ago and had a specific “old-school muscle car” look in mind during its restoration.
“I always wanted either a HK, HT or HG Monaro and I had a Monaro when I was in my 20’s,” he said.
“I have redone the mechanical aspects of the car but other than that it is pretty much original and untouched.
“It has been a long process and has cost me quite a bit of money, but it is a great car.”
