1970 Holden HT Monaro GTS
The 1970 Holden HT Monaro GTS is a pinnacle of Australian muscle car history, representing the final months of the HT series before it was replaced by the HG in July 1970.
Key Specifications & Performance
Engines: Most notably featured the 350ci (5.7L Chevrolet V8, delivering approximately 300bhp (224kW. Other options included the locally made 253ci and 308ci V8s, or the 186S six-cylinder.
Transmissions: Available with a 4-speed manual (often the heavy-duty Saginaw for the 350 model or the 2-speed Powerglide automatic.
Styling: Distinguished by its wrap-around tail lights, a revised plastic grille, and iconic "bold muscle car stripes" on the bonnet and boot.
Colours: Popular factory finishes included Sebring Orange, Daytona Bronze, and Kashmir White.
Racing Heritage
The HT Monaro GTS 350 is legendary for its dominance at Mount Panorama, where it won the 1969 Hardie-Ferodo 500 Holden's first victory by the Holden Dealer Team (HDT.
Customer bought the complete car and had it sent over from South Africa. While most of it was ok, sometimes pictures don`t give an accurate description... I think these mouldings were taken off with a sledge hammer... But with a bit of magic and over 20 hours later....
