1969 Holden HT Bathurst Monaro GTS 350 4sp Man - Sebring Orange ... (Dep. Taken)

Here is a rare opportunity to acquire an unrestored SURVIVOR 1969 HT GTS Monaro running the all matching numbers 350 V8 and 4 speed Saginaw gearbox in glorious day one Sebring Orange Metallic paint with original black trim. For sale from our Sydney Showroom.

The mighty HT Monaro GTS 350. Winner of the 1969 Bathurst 500 on debut and the first Holden and first Australian-made car to win the Australian Touring Car Championship. Under the expert guidance of HDT's Harry Firth, Colin Bond and Tony Roberts triumphed over the Phase 1 GTHO Falcon of Bruce McPhee and Barry Mulholland with a goaty-bearded, 20-something year old Peter Brock and co driver Des West coming in third. And in the hands of Stormin’ Norm Beechey, the big yellow HT GTS joined the immortals of Australian motor sport by winning the 1970 ATCC, the first Aussie car and the first Holden to do so.

The rules of the Bathurst Hardie-Ferodo 500 required that "production vehicles compete in showroom condition" with no modifications. A total of 200 such cars had to be built and sold to the public in order to qualify to race. The street cars had to feature all modifications that the manufacturer was shoe horning into their race cars. So in reality, these special cars were simply street legal race cars. Thus the informal name given to these rare cars - Bathurst Monaros.

For sale is one such Homologation special. A spectacular 1969 Bathurst Race Homologation GTS Monaro in Sebring Orange with Black trim combo, Body No. 81 was built at the Sydney Pagewood GMH plant. In spectacular condition, this unrestored GTS features all the tell tale 350 manual modifications including the 350 unique floor pressings to clear the Saginaw gearbox, the 25 gallon Bathurst long range fuel tank, unique firewall and boot holes and the original Radius rod bracket holes. The paint appears to be original with some touch ups with original paint in the engine bay, door jambs and boot. Also of note, the compliance plates have never been removed from the car.

The matching numbers special 350 manual motor is completely intact with it's original date coded heads, 184 casting intake, original rare Quadrajet carby, genuine homologation upgraded air cleaner with extra breathing holes, original exhaust manifolds, Big Nut Brake Master, battery terminals, fuel lines and special Utilux clips. The original fan and special 350 fan spacer are still in place.

Gears are swapped via the original 350 Saginaw gearbox with high capacity bearings, original shifter assembly, special violet tail shaft and hydraulic clutch parts & brackets. The genuine 10 Bolt Chevy type LSD differential with 3.08 gears is there as are the radius rods. The Bathurst Monaro also features the raucous quad tip exhaust.

The car has been recently treated to a shifter rebuild, gauges and fuel sender recalibration, chemical clean and relining of fuel tank, suspension ball joints and rebuild to original shock absorbers, cooling system and water pump rebuilt and a full service. Invoice for these works is provided with the car.

The factory black interior is all original except for NOS seat trims to the front seats and new carpet. Otherwise the interior is day one. The Monaro is showing 42,996 miles. The car features the original door cards, crash pad, dash fascia and steering wheel. All glass is in excellent condition and is all date code correct including the original Triplex front windscreen. The HT is fitted with the original Holden push button radio and the GTS comes with the transfer document from first owner to second owner plus registration papers from 1972 to 1977, NRMA membership cards, insurance paperwork, the owners manual, a workshop supplement and original dealership brochures.

Riding on genuine homologation unique HT 350 rims with special cooling slots for racing, genuine mint unrestored Monaro hubcaps and Aquatread red walled tyres. All chrome is original with excellent genuine mouldings, grill and badges.

The underside of the car is all to factory specs including the tail shaft and reconditioned 10 bolt diff. Open the boot and the GTS features the original fuel tank, original rubber boot mat, tools and spare.

One for the serious Monaro collector! A true Hero colour GTS Monaro and certainly one of the best HT 350's we've ever seen.

Located in our Sydney Showroom. Inspection available by appointment. (Ref. 6525)

We are happy to arrange a video inspection of the car using WhatsApp. Please call for more details and note Door to Door enclosed transport is available anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.

Call Mike on 0414 278 604 or Nick on 0499 577 997 and let us assist you with your inquiries. Also please note if you have a quality Muscle or Classic car you wish to list or have valued please give us a call at AMCS, we will be happy to assist you.