1970 Holden HG Monaro GTS 350 4 Speed Manual - Indy Orange
Full matching numbers concours restored 1970 HG GTS 350 Monaro with 4 speed manual Saginaw gearbox in the killer colour combo of Indy Orange with Black trim and Indy Orange Houndstooth seat inserts, this HG GTS is one of the last HG Monaros built and is one of only 85 HG Monaro 350s equipped with the more powerful McKinnon block. For sale from Port Douglas, North Queensland.
Mildly updated from the HT GTS 350, the HG GTS 350 was more refined with cleaner lines and a favourite among many Monaro enthusiasts. In a December 1970 story for Wheels magazine, Mel Nichols wrote about his drive in the HG GTS 350 from Nyngan to Bourke, NSW. Its 130 miles of dead straight, flat highway. According to Nichols, "We tackled it in daylight, ready to open out the Monaro for the first time. It cruised effortlessly and pleasantly for both driver and passenger at 120mph with plenty in reserve. After 50 miles at an almost constant 120 we pushed the accelerator right down and the Monaro was soon showing 133mph on the clock. This corrected to a genuine 130mph and it was no problem to hold it mile after mile with no other car in sight.”
In case your head is struggling with the conversion, that’s cruising 193 and then 210km/h. Pretty damn quick for 1970!
By 1970, the HG Monaro was less a race car and more an executive cruiser. You could get your HG GTS 350 equipped with the Saginaw 4 speed manual gearbox or the 2 speed Powerglide.
To many Monaro enthusiasts, this last of the original Monaros is the best sorted and in manual 350 combo, certainly the rarest and most sought after for the collector. One of only 85 HG Monaro 350s equipped with the more powerful McKinnon block, this GTS Monaro is one of 405 HG 350s built – 141 autos and 264 manuals making this one rare Lion.
Here is your once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a super rare all numbers matching concours restored HG GTS 350 Monaro.
In stunning Indy Orange with matching Orange Houndstooth trim, this irreplaceable Monaro has covered a genuine 61,375 miles from new and comes with full ownership history and a confirmation letter for the originality of the GTS from Holden Historical Services. Manufactured at the Dandenong, Melbourne GMH plant in November 1970, the Monaro was first owned by a Policeman from Albury, NSW. The car was sold to the second owner in 1974 and driven until 1985 when it was parked in the owner's warehouse. The current owner purchased the car in 2015 from this second owner and then bare metal restored the HG with NCD Refinshings in Tocumwal, NSW. The restoration was completed in 2020 and it was then displayed in the Depot Museum in Deniliquin, NSW. The owner has recently moved to North Queensland therefore the reason for sale.
This is a standout 350 manual GTS that features the never removed compliance plates, the 350 unique floor pressings to clear the Saginaw and large fuel tank, unique firewall and boot holes and the original Radius rod brackets. The matching numbers 350 motor has its original date coded heads, original Quadrajet carburettor, genuine air cleaner with extra breathing holes, original exhaust manifolds, water pump, fuel lines, and starter motor. The original fan and special 350 fan spacer are still in place. The original 350 radiator had a brand new core fitted. Gears are swapped via the standard 350 Saginaw gearbox with high capacity bearings, original shifter assembly and bellhousing. The genuine 10 Bolt Chevy type LSD 3.36:1 differential is there as are the radius rods, larger diameter orange tail shaft, 25 gallon long range fuel tank and the four branch exhaust.
The interior is day one with the exception of a retrim to the front and rear seats in the original Houndstooth covering 3 years ago. Door cards, crash pad, dash fascia and steering wheel are all day one. All glass is in excellent condition and is all date code correct except for the front windscreen. Even the carpets and floor underlay, hood lining, console, parcel shelf with rear speaker, seat belts and gauges are all factory original.
Open the boot and the GTS features the original fuel tank, boot mat, plus original slotted 350 spare rim with matching Firestone D70 tyre. The Monaro’s 14" steel rims are covered with genuine original Monaro hubcaps with red wall Firestone D70 tyres that are relatively new and have covered very few miles.
This is certainly a highly desirable ultra rare HG GTS 350 Monaro and a must have for the serious Holden or Monaro collection!
Available for inspection by appointment in Port Douglas, North Queensland. (Ref: 6568)
If you wish, we will gladly arrange a video tour of the car using WhatsApp and of course there is no issue with door to door freight delivery anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.
Price: $295,000 VIN: 81837GJ255169 Model: HG81837 Chassis No: HG16214M Paint: 567-12204 Trim: 1199-10Z Build No: 11-1970
Call Mike on 0414 278 604 or Nicholas 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. We will be happy to assist you.
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