1972 Holden Torana GTR XU-1
This a new release from G.V., replicating a rather famous race car from Australia. The Holden Torana LJ series was based on the HB Viva body, but with a re-profiled c pillar and extended front bodywork and a 3.3L straight 6cyl (and the obvious chassis, driveline and suspension upgrades) made a perfect platform for a touring car. HDT (Holden Dealer Team) had a very successful campaign against Ford's Falcon GT-HO with these cars and was a launching pad for Australia's probably most successful domestic racing driver, Peter Brock.
As far as the RC model is concerned, it is a RTR with a 2.4ghz radio, battery and charger. It uses GV's generic tc chassis, so the model is about 1/8.5th scale and a little disproportional in width.
Photo: Ray Berghouse
Comments
Madmuz77
Nice looking car
& a great tribute to an Aussie motorsporting legend.
Butcher-Bird
OH WOW!!!!!! AWESOME!!
Backlash
That is awesome... I want one... Where did you buy it from, and at what cost? (if I may ask..)
B.M.T.
Hobbies in the Hills in Castle Hill, New South Wales and $289. There is a nitro version too, if you like the mess.
Fernado Alonso
AWAYSOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is so cool and so superb painted
I just love it.
Cheers,Alex
kalsh
I remember a car club member 25 -30 years ago in Dunedin, New Zealand had a XU1 and man did it fly. I think it had triple twin throat Webers carbs on it. It sounded grteat being a straight six absolutely screaming. Left most V8's dead in its wake.
matman
Sweet looking torrie . Not to meany people know about the HB viva . That had a 1200cc motor in it . They were great to put a V8 in them as they had so much room in the engine bay . But what i didn't know was that the LC was it . Nice kit you have there .
BeetleOne
How cool is that !! Love it !!
delux
Nice! I like the pre-painted body but the wheels need some attention with a paint brush or something??
B.M.T.
Yes, they've tried to replicate Sprintmasters, but they do need the black painted in. I will do that.
delux
That should do the job..
metallifits
It seems to be the australia version of the
Opel Ascona A...... NICE one
Tamiyamandan
WOW...Awesome !!!!
CASE1
that is something really special, I like it!
brayling
Old skool cool! nice one
def4x4
Very nice, that looks to HOT.......
scollins
Sweet job on this little Holden!
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