My first car was a 1974 TA Torana. My father bought it for me in 1986 when I turned 17 from an old gentleman who had owned it since new, but who had sadly become too old to drive. He had barely run it - I think it only had 30,000 kms on the clock. It was in mint condition. The only modification I made was to put in a secondhand radio from an HQ, and to fit Terry towelling seat covers. I loved it. Sadly, it was stolen from Wynyard station in Sydney a few years later. I never did find out what happened to it.
Geez. I know about Terry towelling hats. Never heard of Terry towelling seat covers before. I suppose that type of material was all the rage back in those days.
@@BlairSauer they were popular in the 1960s and 70s when vinyl seats were the norm, and could get very, very hot. Terry towelling seat covers were always cheap and ill-fitting. By the 80s they were old hat I guess, but I only got them because they were age-appropriate for the car.
@@pullformore Ah right. I know builders, labourers and the like were very fond of the hat variety. Good for wiping the sweat off your brow. Terry towelling seat covers would've had the same purpose. Absorbing sweat during the summer time.
For the time the SLR was a nice car to drive. Limited axle travel was it’s great weakness , & the fuel economy, well it gulped petrol especially when new emission control was introduced in 76 I think. Most people I knew preferred the 4.2 litre V8 to drive. Some Torana’s had very heavy steering.
He didn’t say that at all, open your ears, he said internationally recognised, and it was. Compared to overpriced unreliable euro shit it was streets ahead. With engine options galore, 350 427 454 manual auto and trim levels to your hearts content.
Like all model variants on the SL/R, the 4200 2bbl was an optional step up on the standard 1bbl only 3300. Pretty soon, you had the L34 option with flares and another half inch more track. In addition to its standard 240 HP 5000cc 4bbl, you could spend $1500, and add an optional ex FoMoCo USA supply number Holley 780 CFM carb, roller rockers, Formula 5000 spec block and head castings, and special pistons and camshaft. If you had a CAM's licence. Great time to be alive, everything was eventually available on the options list. RTS, a Salisbury axle and disk rear brakes took a little longer...the A9X couldn't come too soon.
That test, wow and why use a GTR with a stock 173? Why not an XU1, the vette has a V8 and in fact broke at the straight part so i reckon the LJ could have gone longer with more engine match up.
GMHNUT on your film there, can you see the Vic rego number on the LJ GTR Torana ???, they say its a 1973 LJ GTR, but it looks to have clear indicator covers, meaning its a 1972 LJ GTR, Number plate will start with a L Please let us know
THANK YOU VIDEO HISTORY IN AUSTRALIA ONLY SAD ABOUT STOP BUILD HOLDEN IN AUSTRALIA ONLY FROM OVERSEA HOLDEN NOT BUILD IN AUSTRALIA NO MORE HOLDEN IS DEAD IN AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA HOLDEN SEND BACK TO MAIN GM IN USA AS GM IS DIE OVER THERE
Robert Lewis Well, the only thing they sent back to GM were the profits and tax payers money. Sadly Holden is now a memory. Just like Ford, and Chrysler, and Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, Mercedes, Rambler etc....
@@jamesmcgowen1769 Tell me about it. From 1975 GMH started Gemini assembly too. If you count the Gemini coupe and sedan, Torana sedan, HJ sedan, wagon coupe, Statesman, ute, van and one tonner that's 10 body styles with variations on each. The same from Chrysler excluding the van and one tonner but including the Charger gives them 9. No one tonner from Ford either but include their LTD and they had 9 as well. That's 28 to pick from with variations on each from 3 manufacturers. Plus Datsuns and Toyotas were being assembled in Victoria too. All gone now. Well I reckon it's a bloody tragedy.
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That is the most hilarious demonstration. I once owned the six cylinder version, but soon started wanting my old VC Valiant back
The toilet roll test was... well, I have no words
The toilet roll was borrowed from ford. It was used on road tests of xb Xc falcons and the shitbox cortina.
It's sorbent mate
My first car was a 1974 TA Torana. My father bought it for me in 1986 when I turned 17 from an old gentleman who had owned it since new, but who had sadly become too old to drive. He had barely run it - I think it only had 30,000 kms on the clock. It was in mint condition. The only modification I made was to put in a secondhand radio from an HQ, and to fit Terry towelling seat covers. I loved it. Sadly, it was stolen from Wynyard station in Sydney a few years later. I never did find out what happened to it.
Geez. I know about Terry towelling hats. Never heard of Terry towelling seat covers before. I suppose that type of material was all the rage back in those days.
@@BlairSauer they were popular in the 1960s and 70s when vinyl seats were the norm, and could get very, very hot. Terry towelling seat covers were always cheap and ill-fitting. By the 80s they were old hat I guess, but I only got them because they were age-appropriate for the car.
@@pullformore Ah right. I know builders, labourers and the like were very fond of the hat variety. Good for wiping the sweat off your brow. Terry towelling seat covers would've had the same purpose. Absorbing sweat during the summer time.
I had the SLR with a 4.2 V8 and tossed the Trimatic for a Turbo 350, lowered it and had TA50's on it. Handled like a dream.
Bet the v8 sounded nice went wel😊
For the time the SLR was a nice car to drive. Limited axle travel was it’s great weakness , & the fuel economy, well it gulped petrol especially when new emission control was introduced in 76 I think. Most people I knew preferred the 4.2 litre V8 to drive. Some Torana’s had very heavy steering.
That is what I had, and yes it still gulped fuel. Probably because I was always putting my foot down!!!...lol...
Yes pollution regulations came out in 1976. The design rule number was ADR27A. LX Torana came out that year.
Thanks for viewing. The LJ definitely has orange front indicators so is the later model. Rego number is Victorian LNK804
Ad very much from 1974
I love my LH
Brilliant video 👍
+++++++IN 1974 ??? I OWNED A GTR + IT PROVED 2 BE A VERY GOOD +++++++I WAS THE ENVY OF MOST OF MY FRIENDS++++++GEE I MISS THOSE DAYS+++++++
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray best handling sports car?? are you serious?
He didn’t say that at all, open your ears, he said internationally recognised, and it was. Compared to overpriced unreliable euro shit it was streets ahead. With engine options galore, 350 427 454 manual auto and trim levels to your hearts content.
LOL
👨💻1974 Holden LH Torana miss my old Torana😂🐨
Where's the "in-between" model - SL/R 4.2ltr? No mention here.
Like all model variants on the SL/R, the 4200 2bbl was an optional step up on the standard 1bbl only 3300. Pretty soon, you had the L34 option with flares and another half inch more track. In addition to its standard 240 HP 5000cc 4bbl, you could spend $1500, and add an optional ex FoMoCo USA supply number Holley 780 CFM carb, roller rockers, Formula 5000 spec block and head castings, and special pistons and camshaft. If you had a CAM's licence. Great time to be alive, everything was eventually available on the options list. RTS, a Salisbury axle and disk rear brakes took a little longer...the A9X couldn't come too soon.
@@deanstevenson6527 Thanks Dean, very informative, you know your stuff!
Wow west gate freeway in the background
A great car except for two things: rust in the doors and the Sunbird 4 cylinder misfire (Starfire) engine!
What's the standing 1/4 mile of an SLR 5000, what's the 5000 stand for ?
Better handling that the previous model is probably due to the wider track and longer wheel base.
That test, wow and why use a GTR with a stock 173? Why not an XU1, the vette has a V8 and in fact broke at the straight part so i reckon the LJ could have gone longer with more engine match up.
GMHNUT on your film there, can you see the Vic rego number on the LJ GTR Torana ???, they say its a 1973 LJ GTR, but it looks to have clear indicator covers, meaning its a 1972 LJ GTR, Number plate will start with a L Please let us know
Implied previous model didnt have coil suspension all round, didn't state it but implied it, advertising speak is a constant
try that with a Torana with RTS!
Yeah they didn't handle until the LXs with the RTS
The LH never handled like the LC/LJs did
The SLR could out handle the Corvette easy
I wish i have one torana LH....
I love my torana but it's got ls engine bit more fun than a 202 .
I bet that’s not SORBENT toilet paper! It wouldn’t have snapped if it was….
THANK YOU VIDEO HISTORY IN AUSTRALIA
ONLY SAD ABOUT STOP BUILD HOLDEN IN AUSTRALIA
ONLY FROM OVERSEA HOLDEN NOT BUILD IN AUSTRALIA NO MORE
HOLDEN IS DEAD IN AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA HOLDEN SEND BACK TO MAIN GM IN USA AS GM IS DIE OVER THERE
Robert Lewis Well, the only thing they sent back to GM were the profits and tax payers money.
Sadly Holden is now a memory.
Just like Ford, and Chrysler, and Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, Mercedes, Rambler etc....
@@jamesmcgowen1769 Tell me about it. From 1975 GMH started Gemini assembly too. If you count the Gemini coupe and sedan, Torana sedan, HJ sedan, wagon coupe, Statesman, ute, van and one tonner that's 10 body styles with variations on each. The same from Chrysler excluding the van and one tonner but including the Charger gives them 9. No one tonner from Ford either but include their LTD and they had 9 as well. That's 28 to pick from with variations on each from 3 manufacturers. Plus Datsuns and Toyotas were being assembled in Victoria too. All gone now. Well I reckon it's a bloody tragedy.
Nigga please.........corvette cant pull away......
It's an Opel
Which Opel specifically?
Exactly, both GMH and Ford went German in 79, both makers used modified german cars, main mods were underneath, the externals not too far removed.
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