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1976 Holden Torana L31 SL/R 5000.

The mildly facelifted LX series arrived in February 1976. Cosmetically, the most obvious changes were to replace the LH’s rectangular headlights with round headlights, side window surrounds were changed from body colour to black, and the front Holden badge was enlarged. A two-door hatchback body was introduced as an alternative to the four-door sedan, although the 1,897-cc Opel unit was not offered in the new body style. Soon after its introduction, in July 1976 the LX was subjected to performance-reducing engine modifications to comply with new ADR27A emission regulations. Less than two years into the SLR’s lifespan came the LX update. Visual changes were minimal, and power declined from 186kW to somewhere below 170kW (the A9X was rated at only 161kW) due to new emission measures. Prices increased dramatically, sending a 5.0-litre LX SLR soaring in value by more than 50 per cent against the original LH.

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In 1996, a limited edition flagship GTS-R was created which came standard with the 5.7-litre V8, Tremec T5-6 six-speed transmission and “Hydratrak limited slip  differential (LSD) package. Available only in a polarising bright yellow colour (known as “XU-3 Yellah”) with carbon fibre inserts and large rear wing, the GTS-R engine could be blueprinted for more power. In total, 85 GTS-Rs were produced (10 exported to New Zealand). The GTS-R was reintroduced in the VF range also. The VS GTS-R has since become one of the most collectible Australian Muscle Cars made.

Muscle Car Warehouse are excited to offer for sale this stand out VS GTS-R replica. With prices on original examples on the increase this replica is a more affordable option to stand out from the crowd. Just in time for plenty of summertime cruising too!! Finished in the iconic “XU-3 Yellah” colour with all the GTS-R extras such as body kit, correct replica carbon [...]

1980 HOLDEN VC BROCK COMMODORE.
In late 1979, Holden pulled out of touring car racing after two years of domination by the LX Torana A9X SS hatchback. In 1980, this led to Peter Brock buying the Holden Dealer Team (HDT), though without Holden funding was needed to continue racing and development. This led to the creation of a modified VC Commodore, tuned and styled under the direction of Peter Brock who established HDT Special Vehicles, not only to produce enhanced versions of the Commodore but as a way of funding the race team. The result was a luxury-performance version of the VC Commodore, to be sold through select Holden dealers throughout Australia as the HDT Commodore. The HDT Commodore was powered by an HDT tuned 5.0-litre V8 engine, producing 160 kW (210 hp) at 4500 rpm. The HDT Commodore was a limited edition vehicle, with exactly 500 production models produced. These only sold with [...]

1982 FORD FALCON XE S PACK.

Introduced on 11 March 1982, the XE was a revised version of the XD Falcon, which it replaced.  Its external differences were restricted to a new nose, new rear bumper, and taillights. The biggest technical change was the introduction of a four-link suspension system incorporating rear coil springs on the sedans. Wagons, Utes, and vans retained the rear semi-elliptical leaf springs as used on XD models. Up until 1991, the XE was Ford Australia’s last V8-powered Falcon. Manual transmission was available in 3-speed column shift and in the more common 4-speed floor shift. Automatic transmission was 3-speed, floor shift in 5-seater configurations and column shift in 6-seater units. Automatic was more common than manual, even though it was at extra cost in the GL and lesser range of vehicles. The XE was the first Falcon to be offered with a 5-speed manual transmission, but only when packaged with the [...]

2014 FORD FG FPV PURSUIT UTE is the last and final V8 ute ever produced by Ford Australia’s go-fast division, with limited numbers available Ford Australia quoted these will be a very collectible and appreciating asset of the future, make sure not to miss this rare classic.  The FG series Falcon was first previewed at a press event on 17 February 2008 and sold until October 2014. As with the previous Falcon BA BF series, Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) produced high-performance versions of the Falcon FG. They included the F6 and V8-powered GT, GT-P and the GT E variants of the sedan the F6 Ute and V8-powered Pursuit and Super Pursuit models based on the Falcon Ute. Standard features included an alloy sports bar, black soft tonneau cover, high-flow dual-outlet exhaust system and high-series performance brakes comprising 322mm front and 305mm rear rotors. Prestige paint is the only option and nine exterior combinations are available, including [...]

1973 FORD FALCON XA GT “RPO83” Sedan. Sold between March 1972 and September 1973, the XA series was the first Falcon to be designed (with assistance from Ford’s US headquarters) and manufactured in Australia. It featured an entirely new body which was larger and more roomy than that of its XY series predecessor, giving it the “coke-bottle” look. The XA range also had a longer list of options, although the choice of engines carried over from the previous XY Falcon range. All V8 302 CID and most 351 CID “Cleveland” engines were now Aussie made. Wagons, Utes, and Panel Vans now featured a longer wheelbase than the sedan, Fairmont wagons had a dual-action tailgate that could be opened either downwards or sideways, optional on base model Falcon and Falcon 500 Wagons. The addition of a two-door hardtop to the range marked the first time that this body style had been offered on an Australian Falcon [...]