Today's haul
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webby- Moderator
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Re: Today's haul
Opel Manta Ron..lol
We need pics of that Torana, never even seen one, who made it?
We need pics of that Torana, never even seen one, who made it?
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Re: Today's haul
Nice haul Chris
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dublin boy wrote:Opel Manta Ron..lol
We need pics of that Torana, never even seen one, who made it?
Shay, it's a Holden. 1976-78. I worked on a few in that era, as an apprentice at a Holden dealers.
The Torana started out as a locally built HB Viva, matured into 4 and 6 cyl versions before the V8 versions arrived in 1974. For a year or so, it was the worlds only car available in 4,6,or 8 cyl versions
There's styling influences from the Chevrolet Monza and Fiat 124 Coupe as well.
Here's a few for sale.
https://www.australianmusclecarsales.com.au/makes/holden-torana-slr-slr5000-l34/sold
It's greatest triumph was at Bathurst 1979. Was the fastest car in practice. Took pole. Never relinquished the lead, won by 6 laps, and in a display of confidence, broke the lap record on the last lap. After a 1000 Km race.
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I heard you guys got Vauxhall Vivas, made the front end longer and stuck some serious Hemi 6 cylinder engine in them, excellent understeer madness i'd imagine. haha!
I was wondering who made the kit and what it's like?
I was wondering who made the kit and what it's like?
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dublin boy wrote:I heard you guys got Vauxhall Vivas, made the front end longer and stuck some serious Hemi 6 cylinder engine in them, excellent understeer madness i'd imagine. haha!
I was wondering who made the kit and what it's like?
Chrysler put their "Hemi" ( not really a hemi) sixes into the Centura- a locally build Chrysler 180.
It's a Cavallier kit. Curbside. Some were resin, this one looks styrene. Well moulded though.
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Re: Today's haul
Nice one Chris.
The Torana appeals. Any chance of some contents photos.
Shay: Ut even says Cavalier on the box.
The Torana appeals. Any chance of some contents photos.
Shay: Ut even says Cavalier on the box.
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