Asset Class:CLASSIC CAR Build Year: 1976 Month: 07 Make: HOLDEN Model: LX SS Torana Body Type: Hatchback Transmission: Manual Exterior / Interior colour: Mandarin Red (159530 / Slate Black (18X) Engine Type: V8 Engine Size:5.0 Litre 308 Odometer: 196980 Kms showing VIN / Chassis No.: BLX013934M Engine Number: HT61054
Extra Information: A Terrific Torana of the highest quality with the works!
Factory LX SS Hatchback 308 Manual transmission Mandarin red hatchback 1 of 327 in this configuration. Tightly held car with strong ties to the Holden motorsport world. Owned (approx 22 years) by the apprentice of the famous and nationally renowned and recognised Ian Tate this LX hatchback has undergone a very high quality restoration along with the 308 being built by Ian Tate himself!
Tate engine specs. 308ci. 10.65:1 Comp. L34 rods. SRP pistons. 908 Clive Cam, 334lift / 243 duration. B cast VL cylinder heads ported and polished. Yella Terra Roller Rockers. Edelbrock Performer inlet manifold match ported. Modified Quadrajet Carb. Col Air Cowl Intake. Robby Mac mechanical fuel pump. Bosch HEI Distributor. HM Header Extractors. Twin 2-1/4 exhaust flow through mufflers and x-pipe. 9 inch diff producing approximately 430 HP & Dyno tuned with 240 rwkw.
The suspension, Brakes & Tyres have all been upgraded with A9X steering arms & PBR cast calipers & HQ disc rotors. Wheels & tyres are Cheviot Hotwires, Front 15x195 & Rear are 15x265 Ex lightweight race wheels. The drive line is a Toploader 4 speed with Hydraulic clutch. GJ drive shaft & limited slip 9 inch diff with 3.5:1 Diff Ratio. Having been fully rebuilt from the ground up, interior trim is true to its tags being Slate Black as well as the exterior colour of Mandarin Red. Fitted with an A9X bonnet scoop with cold air induction box, this is also one of the very few examples left that haven't had bolt on guards fitted to it & still looks tough.
Undeniably top notch example with provenance and pedigree that will not disappoint.
This vehicle is located in our facility in Melbourne, for further information please contact Mason Hibbert 0455 191 035, Dave Hosking 0474 182 002 or Jason Todd 0400 321 919.
To protect your investment vehicle bidders should consider at a minimum replacement of fuel, oil, fluids, filters and thorough brake inspection as vehicles may have been stationary for some time. Vehicles are sold as is off the floor – unregistered. Please check photos carefully for vehicle condition. No warranty expressed or implied, sold with all or any faults, and where applicable sold with Australian Government Import Approval. JUN22
