1972 Holden LJ Torana GTR XU1 - Glacier White ... (SOLD)

You can't escape the memories of Brockie and Bathurst just walking around an LJ Torana XU-1. Just sitting in the car takes you back to the heyday of motor racing in the early 1970s. The great battle of David and Goliath - Holden versus Ford and Moffat versus Brock. You can still see the XU-1s battling it out in the rain in 1972 and famously taking the Hardie Ferodo 500 Bathurst flag at the end of the day. Brock's first of nine Bathurst wins and the legendary Torana that beat the great Falcon GTHO Phase 3.

FOR SALE from our SYDNEY SHOWROOM is this November built 1972 LJ GTR XU-1 presented in beautiful rust and damage free Glacier White acrylic paint with the factory Black interior. Repainted approximately 20 years ago from the factory Zodiac Blue, this XU-1 presents the savvy buyer a great opportunity to purchase a genuine XU-1 at a bargain price due to the change from the original paint colour.

Originally built at the Acacia Ridge, Brisbane plant, the XU-1 was sold new by M. Hunt Motors, Canterbury Road, Lakemba, NSW in December, 1972. Fitted with a period correct and matching numbers rebuilt JP XU-1 engine, date correct XU-1 head, correct distributor, exhaust manifold, brake booster, brake proportioning valve, rocker cover and oil cap, heater box, correct horns, battery tray and original style exhaust with the correct twin outlet tail pipes. And that wonderful Premium 98 is still pumped through this little beasts veins with the original numbers correct triple 175 CD Strombergs. Gears are swapped through the original reconditioned M20 gearbox and the 3.36:1 ratio Banjo limited slip diff.

The interior is retrimmed in the original 40X black vinyl with new door cards, sun visors and seat belts with original gauges, steering wheel and optional factory AM radio with speaker on the parcel shelf. The original door cards are supplied with the car.

The tailshaft, brakes, suspension have all been serviced and rebuilt where necessary, the rear main seal was replaced 12 months ago and the Strombergs have been tuned by an old school mechanic.

Open the boot and the correct Bathurst tank is in place with XU-1 fuel line, fuel line clips, boot floor dimple and spare wheel anchor point. The XU-1 is riding on CSA Globe Sprintmaster wheels and good rubber. There is also a spare CSA Globe in the boot.

According to the current enthusiast owner of the past nine years, this XU-1 is a great driver. Super reliable and powerful enough to take on Bulli Pass on the South side of Sydney in top gear.

Showing 43,532 miles, the XU-1 is supplied with a Holden letter of Authenticity, an independent Torana expert inspection report, Fiv Antoniou's excellent Torana guide book, XU-1 manual, LJ Workshop manual, two sets of keys and some usage history.

The Torana is full NSW registered until December 2024 and comes with personalised NSW number plates XUI-123 which are included if sold in NSW.

Located in our Sydney Showroom. (Ref. 6400)

What are you waiting for? Come and check this XU-1 out, because .... WHEN YOU'RE HOT - YOU'RE HOT!

We will gladly arrange a video inspection of the car using WhatsApp and of course there is no issue with door to door freight delivery anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.

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 at AMCS, we will be happy to assist you.