Where did the 1971 Holden Torana come from?
Where did the 1971 Holden Torana come from?
The earlier models were re-badged Vauxhalls from England. Nearly 75,000 LC models were made between September 1969 and early 1972. He is only the second owner of this white LC since it left the yard at Loders in Caringbah (Sydney) way back in 1971. The car stayed in the same family for nearly 40 years.
When did the last LC Torana come out?
Bucket front seats came as standard equipment for all LC Toranas. There was an option of a front bench seat for the four-door S and SL six-cylinder models. At the end of production in July 1971, the introduction of a larger 173-ci version, the ‘2850’, which were the last of the LC GTR cars in two-barrel form, the 2850S.
Is the Holden Torana LC GTR a column shift car?
A full conversion there. The brakes are the same as the standard GTR, disc front and drum rear. It was a column shift auto car as well, so we had to change the steering column over to manual shift and cut the floor in the right spot for the four-speed to come through.
When did the Torana GTR go to HQ?
In July 1971, the six cylinder engines were upgraded to HQ specs with a upgraded head design. While the 2250 engine size continued, the new 2850 engine replaced the outdated 2600 engine and the 2850 S was paired with the GTR replacing the 2600 S.
Who is the owner of the Holden Torana?
Dear old Gwen was worried her precious 2250 Holden LC Torana would fall into the wrong hands, but under Laurie Westbrook’s ownership, her legacy has thrived! Buying ‘Gwen’ was just one of those things.
Bucket front seats came as standard equipment for all LC Toranas. There was an option of a front bench seat for the four-door S and SL six-cylinder models. At the end of production in July 1971, the introduction of a larger 173-ci version, the ‘2850’, which were the last of the LC GTR cars in two-barrel form, the 2850S.
In July 1971, the six cylinder engines were upgraded to HQ specs with a upgraded head design. While the 2250 engine size continued, the new 2850 engine replaced the outdated 2600 engine and the 2850 S was paired with the GTR replacing the 2600 S.
What’s the best way to rebuild a torana?
If it’s a first car , just get a reasonable one and add a few bolt ons under the bonnet . As TBM say’s spend your money up front and buy a nice clean 6cyl that does not a full rebuild. If you want people to notice then fit louder mufflers to the car. Very cheap effective way of attracting attention.
