Don't regret getting rid of it, although it was a reliable, economical [easy 30mpg or ~9L/100km, highway] car, but it had started its life on the SW Vic coast.
Can't imagine getting anywhere near that with the pollution stifled HZ or early Commodores. Maybe the VK with EFI motor was able to claw back economy like that. It certainly have it a power boost. They also fitted a computer feedback system to their carburettor engine similar to the CM Valiant's ELB.
The grey engine, while having low peak power, accelerated well due to good torque. They could be made to go very fast with some mods.