Now for sale is a rare opportunity to secure a 1973 Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1, for sale from Perth WA.

The 1972 Hardie-Ferodo 500 was held on 1 October 1972 at the Mount Panorama Circuit just outside Bathurst in New South Wales. Cars competed in four classes defined by Capacity Price Units, where the engine capacity, expressed in litres was multiplied by the purchase price in Australian dollars to arrive at a CP value for each vehicle. It was the 13th running of the Bathurst 500 race and the last to be held over the original distance of 500 miles. It was also the last to allow drivers to compete for the full distance without a relief driver.

Aussie Muscle Car fans will remember this rain-soaked race won by 27 year old Peter Brock driving a Holden Dealer Team prepared Torana LJ XU-1, the first of Brock's record nine victories in which Brock finished a lap ahead of Queensland racer John French driving a XY Falcon GT-HO Phase III. And this was despite Brock being penalised one minute at his last pit stop for starting his car while the HDT crew were still re-fuelling. A further lap behind was the Valiant Charger E49 of Doug Chivas. The Hardie-Ferodo 500 created two legends on that day. Brock and the Torana XU-1.

For sale is a genuine unrestored maintained April 1973 Holden LJ GTR XU-1 Torana spec’d in factory Glacier White with Black vinyl trim, this Torana XU-1 is in original condition throughout and is presented in totally correct factory specification. Sold originally through McGrath Holden Liverpool NSW, on the 31st of May 1973. Built at the QLD GMH plant, this LJ is running the matching numbers JP block with correct head, intake manifold and original date code correct gearbox, diff housing and diff centre. And that wonderful Premium 98 is still pumped through this little beasts veins through the original triple 175 CD-2 Zenith Stromberg’s. Even the original brake master cylinder still works perfectly.

Gears are swapped through the original 899 Aussie close ratio M20 gearbox and this XU-1 was built with a 3.36:1 Banjo (G95) LSD axle, look closely at the gallery photos and you will see still in place the factory markings on the diff, gearbox, and original shocks. Also never seen before here at AMCS is an Original GMH Exhaust to come with the car and rare Bathurst Globes.

The black interior is all original as are the front & rear seats, door cards, belts, headlining and carpets. The XU-1 is fitted with an Air Ranger AM Transistor radio and this is still working. The Torana has a documented 102,097 miles on the clock with 3 owner long term history. This car comes with a considerable amount of paperwork relating to ownership changes and registration details over the years. tank cover and original Nibless spare rim and tyre & Dual screw wind up bottle jack is still with the car.

This Torana is a well-known GTR XU-1. Full ownership history known. the first owner held title to this beautiful "Giant Killer” till 2004 since new, as printed in the Logbooks. the vehicle retains the first owner personalised plates. The second owner well know to the XU1 club in Perth sold to the current enthusiast in 2014 . It is truly special cars that are rare to find in this condition and don't come to the market often. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own an exceptional piece of Aussie Muscle car history located in Perth WA for your inspection. (Ref. 6264)

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 enclosed transport anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.

Price: $215,000 VIN: 8D11PCH275238J Chassis No: BLJ34424B Paint: 568-13134 Trim: 1821-50X Build: 04-1973