Anyway the car has no tags on it, no vin chassis, and only the engine number to go off, looking at the car you would say it was a gtrxu1, it is red in colour and has the black trim. Gmh today announced the torana gtr xu1, an additional model too the lc torana range introduced in october last year. The book is quite old and is just a collection of data ind information. Apr 16, 2009 torana books posted in general discussion. Holden torana lc lj lh lx uc gtr xu1 slr5000 1969 1979 ellery repair manual other holden torana repair manuals click here new 360 pages.
This is a customisable poster which features the 1972 to 1974 holden lj series torana gtr xu1. Original gtr interior with xu1 m21 gearbox and ford 9 inch diff with 3. I am told the torana bible is the book called holden torana gtr xu1 by fiv. Another common one is collectors requesting the white outer box on classic carlectables. Holden lc torana gtr xu1 fully restored matching numbers. Genuine one owner car with log books and full service history, very popular mid spec mazda with th ebigger better 2.
Holden torana generations 50 years of the torana unique cars. Gtr was the sports version of the lc and lj 2 door torana. Things were not so easy for the torana gtr xu1 privateers who were using 3. Compare prices of all holden toranas sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. The holden torana gtrx was developed in the late 1960s by general motors australian branch. As musclecar fever gripped the world, general motors holden s went in search of ways to bring the small bodybig performance ethos to australian buyers. What is the story with the torana xu2i have heard a whole lot of stories about this subject. Freehand sketch by joseph colella the gtr xu1 was a racemodel used by the australian based, holden cars. Barneys shirt lj xu1 was at the 2012 torana tough book launch. Holden torana news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message. Treasure hunters will find plenty of gems to drool over at shannons melbourne auction this week. But for aussies the real jewel in the crown will undoubtedly be the no reserve holden xu1.
With the 1971 race having cemented the phase iiis reputation as a legend, and its dominance having proved that there was no substitute for cubic inches at the mountain, the 1972 hardieferodo 500 immediately turned that notion on its head. With the introduction of the lc torana range in 1969, holdens competitions manager harry firth quickly recognised the future of touring car racing lay in the smaller, lighter and ultimately more reliable torana, rather than the big, thirsty monaros. May 12, 2006 page 1 of 3 what is the story behind the xu2 posted in general discussion. Gtrxu2 1971 holden torana specs, photos, modification. Designed during the lc development, but most likely to be released alongside the new lj models, the gtrx used a sleek wedgeshaped body running xu1 components under a fibreglass skin. Invercargill man owns so many holden toranas, hes lost. Holden lc torana gtr xu1 fully restored matching numbers best.
Genuine one owner car with log books and full service history, very popular. There is very little original thought or interlect. The xu1 was a factory race package added to the standard gtr hence gtr xu1. These were made specifically for racing production class of the time, and made in sufficient numbers to meet the minimums required for homologation i. History of the holden torana a book by norm darwin, covering. Holden torana history and technical specification book lc.
We have covered all the information the enthusiast needs from grease and oil change to a full rebuild. Amcs is proud to present this genuine 1972 lj gtr xu1 torana for sale. Holden torana gtr xu1 shannons club tv episode 101. At this stage, it is probably best to simply quote the gmh press bulletin, which read. The small cars with heaps of go and dressed to kill. Australian motor racing history, birrana 272 ford, birrana 273 ford, birrana f71 formula ford, bmw 3. I am selling my 1973 lj gtr xu1 torana that i have owned for 32 years, car is originalgenuine and in pristine condition, all. As musclecar fever gripped the world, general motorsholdens went in search of ways to bring the small bodybig performance ethos to australian buyers. The 2017 shannons sydney winter classic auction on august 28 features a 1972 holden lj torana gtr xu1 2door sedan. Includes design history from viva to uc special chapter on torana gtrx. This is a seriously good car with a genuine 31,778 original miles, log books, service history and other gmh documentation as sold from leeton motors pl, nsw. Changing tack in australian motor sport, holden released the lc torana gtr xu1 in 1970, with performanceenhanced drivetrain and handling. This 1972 lj torana xu1 gtr is a striking shade of green known as lime green metallic, with contrasting, and apparently rare, chamois interior.
Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Anyway the car has no tags on it, no vin chassis, and only the engine number to go off, looking at the car you would say it was a gtr xu1, it is red in colour and has the black trim, it has the xu1 guards, xu1 kit to say. The dealers team toranas were pulling 6500 rpm on conrod straight for a. Request this item to view in the librarys reading rooms using your library card.
Holden torana lu lj lh lx gtr xu1 19691979 ellery repair. Gtr xu1 lj torana holden general discussion fastlane. It has been the biggest regret in my life selling it. The original hb series torana was released in 1967 and was a fourcylinder compact vehicle closely based on the british vauxhall viva hb series of 1966 1970. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds.
Harry firth, holdens team director, and a team of engineers tweaked the standard lj torano, resulting in a car that remains the most successfull touring and rally car to come out of australia. Gtrxu2 1971 holden torana specs, photos, modification info. Holdens monaro was still competitive around this time. The holden torana gtr xu1 was, at the time, arguably the best small performance car then available in australia. The holden torana is a midsized car that was manufactured by holden from 1967 to 1980. It features a 3dtype digital illustration of the car at center and is surrounded by each paint colour that the lj was painted in, including some of the rarer colours. Holdens first torana, assembled at the acacia ridge plant in. The dealers team toranas were pulling 6500 rpm on conrod straight for a top speed of 150 mph. Get the best deals on interior parts for holden torana gtr xu1. The new model was finally released to dealers on october 28th 1969, with the xu1 appearing a little later.
It had the free flowing headers and the twin barrel carbie from the 186s. Hey, a few yeras ago i purchased a torana from a friend, well actually it was givin to me as a gift. While all of the hardware we have revisited in our look back at australias greatest homegrown concepts failed to roll out in production form, holden s 1970 torana gtrx came closer than many to feeling the showroom. Torana lc gtr xu1 in lina mint green with black trim. Check out our store for other great automobile gifts. The holden torana gtr xu1 book by fiv antoniou is a fantastic book full of the history and technical specifications of the gtr xu1 torana a must for every gtr xu1 owner. Page 1 of 3 what is the story behind the xu2 posted in general discussion. Thankfully a good friend bought it and still owns it today. Learn how and when to remove this template message. Oct 24, 2017 holdens monaro was still competitive around this time. Great fun car with lots of low down power, cant wait to get the beefed up 308 fitted. Interior parts for holden torana gtr xu1 for sale shop. Its a shame that the lj gtr torana didnt have a 202s engine. One that explains colour codes, numbers and model differences.
Lc or lj xu1, prefer with tags, matching numbered xu1 block a bonus but not essential, any condition considered. In 1970 the first genuine performance torana, the gtr xu1, was developed by holden along with harry firth of. This book, which includes a foreword by peter brock, contains all of the technical specifications for this everpopular muscle car. Ask how many of the classic cars he owns, and he responds. Holden torana lc lj gtr gtrxu1 australian muscle car sales. The history and technical specifications, a book by fiv antoniou with a foreword by peter brock, contains all of the. Specific chapters cover the lc xu1, lj xu1, lj v8 xu1.
Today for sale is my completely restored genuine full matching numbers lc xu1 in factory plum dinger. My 1973 lj gtr ran out of puff before 5000rpm not very sporty. This was to be the gtr xu1s last full year of touring car racing, but it did take out the australian touring car championship in 1974, even although the allnew lh v8 torana finished off the closing rounds. Probably the nicest gtr torana was the lc with the 173s engine. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today.
The name comes from an aboriginal word meaning to fly. Rare and desirable colour chateau mauve metallic paintwork. The holden torana gtr x was developed in the late 1960s by general motors australian branch. The torana gtr xu1 shattered the american muscle car theory that high. Its v8 had grown to 350 cubes in the ht, and could trounce a torana gtr to 97kmh by 3. In 1972 the torana won a rainsoaked bathurst under the guidance of peter brock. Colin bond in the holden dealer teams new lc holden torana gtr xu1 v8 during the easter bathurst meeting in 1972 new in the sense that this cleverly disguised, pensioned off 197071 series production v8 reengined car fitted with rear wing, wide wheels was a sleeper the prototype of the generals general motors holden proposed 308 v8 powered 160 mph 1972. Invercargill man owns so many holden toranas, hes lost count. But for aussies the real jewel in the crown will undoubtedly be. The latest pricing and specifications for the 1972 holden torana gtr xu1. The cost to do a home grown six cylinder with after market and factory bits was going to be about half the cost of the going the american v8 way. The torana with the greatest reputation is, unfortunately, one that did not make it into production. Introduction the lc torana was being designed with clay models back in 1966, and while on the drawing board the designers tried over 60 different grille and headlight combinations before they settled with the final product. Holden torana performance handbook lc lj lh lx gtr xu1 slr a9x manual.
This book has 144 pages packed full of cool need to know holden history. The giant killer gtr xu1 was the work of harry firth and the holden engineers with parts availability and price in mind. Holden s torana gtrx concept has more in common with todays mazda mx5 than you might expect the one that nearly was. Paywave credit card facilities available delivery within launceston. They were tasked with developing a sports car that could be inexpensive to produce and use existing components of the available models. This book covers the history of the holden torana from 19671980 and is 304 pages crammed full of large photos. The history and technical specifications, a book by fiv antoniou with a foreword by peter brock, contains all of the technical specifications for this everpopular muscle car. The auction is headlined by a brace of american v8 muscle cars, with a 1974 plymouth barracuda coupe leading the charge. It is a magnificent book and i highly recommend it to all holden torana fanatics. The resulting concept had been created using the serial car gtrxu, which was derived from the vauxhall vivas model. Bob jane goes down in australian motor racing history books as one of the alltime greats. Good evening all, im looking for a torana bible, if there is such a book. From this time through to the release of the holden commodore, the torana remained holdens most successful sportsperformance vehicle, with many victories garnered in rallying and circuit racing.
Aug 06, 2017 the 2017 shannons sydney winter classic auction on august 28 features a 1972 holden lj torana gtr xu1 2door sedan. It is the incumbent on the reader to satisfy themselves as to the truth or accuracy of any of the articles or advertisements. When you arrive at john armitsteads home, near invercargill, you are greeted by a glass wall, behind which sit six holden toranas. Harry firth, holdens team director, and a team of engineers tweaked the standard lj torano, resulting in a car that remains the most successfull touring and rally car to. Compare prices of all holden torana s sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. Assembled by tony davis, this offers a potted history of the 197478 series. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of your vehicle. I bought it because i owned a gtr xu1 torana 27 years ago and sold it. The resulting concept had been created using the serial car gtr xu, which was derived from the vauxhall vivas model. I will not be purchasing another product from this company. I like the story that the brock car lost an engine due to misaligned throttle plates on the webers.
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