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In South Korea, the LJ Torana was produced locally as the Chevrolet 1700 (시보레 1700, 1972–1978) and Saehan Camina (새한 카미나, 1976–1978). Changing tack in Australian motor sport, Holden released the LC Torana GTR XU-1 in 1970, with performance-enhanced drivetrain and handling.

The Holden Torana is a mid-sized car that was manufactured by Holden from 1967 to 1980. The name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning “to fly”.

The high-performance L34 variant was a homologation special introduced by Holden two years after scrapping the originally planned V8-powered Torana during the infamous “supercar scare” of 1972. It went on to win the Bathurst 1000 on two occasions. This example is one of just 263 built.

The car was accompanied by comprehensive provenance dating back to the original owner, an airline pilot who regularly left the car locked in an aircraft hangar for extended periods. The XU-1 Torana variant was first released in 1970 as part of the LC series, and became a true challenger to Ford’s GTHO Falcon.

The car has done various events in that time, in 2002 it was used in the (Muscle Car Events) XU1’s on the mountain where the car along will 114 other XU1’s followed behind Peter Brocks famous 28c for a unforgettable parade lap before the start of the great race. The car has been to Bathurst in 2004,2012,2015.

The 1973 LJ Torana being offered for sale is finished in a golden Sunburst Yellow and has just 65,000 miles on the clock, all of which are believed to be genuine. It’s expected to fetch up to $70,000 when it goes under the hammer on Monday night.

The car has never been out of rego, still retaining its original number plates its original engine, its original 73 bathurst M21 (option gearbox, closer ratio’s than standard XU1) its original 3.36 fine spline LSD rear end The GTR-XU1 it’s the enthusiast machine.