1970 Holden LC Torana GTR XU1 - Lina Mint

For sale is a genuine 1970 LC GTR XU-1 Torana in Lina Mint with black trim running a GMH NG replacement XU-1 3100 6 cylinder motor and an Aussie 4 speed gearbox. Modified with widened guards and fatter rubber but otherwise a super tidy genuine LC GTR XU-1. For sale from our Sydney Showroom.

Just sitting still, this stunning Torana brings back great memories of Mount Panorama in 1970. The hard fought enduro with Holden, Chrysler and Ford in full battle mode. The super quick, light weight and nimble Torana in a David versus Goliath struggle with the mighty GT-HOs on The Mountain.

Holden put their faith in the Holden Dealer Teams supremo Harry Firth's decision to swap the big GTS Monaro for the XU-1 Torana. At 500kg lighter than the Monaro and Falcons and with a 3.1-litre straight six, the Monaro 350’s brake discs, stiffer suspension, and a larger 64-litre fuel tank this was going to be an interesting fight the finish line at Bathurst.

Holden's faith in the Torana quickly proved a good decision when in September, 1970, Colin Bond, in an XU-1 dusted off Bob Jane’s Monaro 350 at the Gold Star series production race. And by October, the all Torana XU-1 line-up with star drivers Norm Beechey, Colin Bond, and an emerging Peter Brock, took out a class victory at Bathurst.

FOR SALE is a stunning example of the LC GTR XU-1. Presented in the factory Lina Mint, the XU-1 was repainted approximately 5 years ago and is in showroom condition throughout. The wheel arches have been widened to fit larger wheels and tyres but otherwise the body is unmodified. (2 spare original XU-1 front guards come with car) The XU-1 has been retrimmed and features 40V black trim, new door cards, roof lining, carpets, crash pad, steering wheel and original gauges. Originally sold by Preston Motors in Albury, NSW the Torana comes with the Holden Historical Services letter of verification.

Mechanically, the original 3100X 186ci engine has not survived with a GMH NG replacement engine fitted early in its life. The NG block has been rebuilt, bored 30 thou over and stroked to 208cui. Internals include roller rockers and the car features a new radiator, alternator, clutch, shifter kit, reconditioned and balanced tailshaft, a rebuilt big nut master and electronic dizzy. The Torana features the original head, original triple Strombergs, Aussie 4 speed gearbox and original diff. All three original compliance plates are there as is the body number.

The underside of the car is also in excellent condition with a single exhaust to the rear and a twin system exit.

In the boot is a new long range fuel tank, tank cover and new boot mat. Original fuel tank can come with the car if required.

The car is riding on 7" Sprintmaster Globes 215/50x13 front and 235/50x13 rear with new Nankang Radial tyres. The car comes with 4 original steel rims with caps. All the glass is original except the windscreen. The chrome is also in original excellent condition.

Inspection by appointment in our Sydney Showroom. (Ref. 6522)

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.