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TORANA 1977 LX SEDAN SLR LOOKALIKE - THIS IS NOT A FACTORY BUILT SLR.
Wife has finally said no more money to be spent on this car and therefore it has to go. The final straw was my intention to buy a reproduction SLR steering wheel and SLR dash - All that is now needed to visually finish this car.
HISTORY- This LX left the Holden plant in Geelong , Victoria in August 1977. It was built as an SL sedan with a 173 cubic inch red 6 Cylinder motor and column automatic transmission . It may have been a special order car as it has an all black dashboard (No silver insert ), Bucket seats and very rare trim colour of "Sienna" - Like a Terra Cotta colour. I have owned the car for the last 12 years and began a slow restoration . Over this time have spent lots of time and money on the vehicle and am selling well below cost.
SCOPE OF WORK. - I bought this car with accident damage to the Right hand front suspension and rail from am impact from what looked to be have been caused by striking a low object such as a post etc,. A Second hand suspension was fitted and the rail straightened. All removable panels taken off . Visible rust in Doors , Bonnet and roof moulds cut out , New steel sections fabricated and welded in. Minimal filler. Panels sent to a panel beater but returned with disappointing results as there are imperfections in all panels from previous hale and parking/accident damage. Entire car resprayed but not perfect due to the panel damage as specified. Large dents in the roof - (Maybe some mongrel has jumped on it at some time) That also need repair. Doors fish oiled. Interior trim repaired (In leather ) as my auto trimmer could not match the original in vinyl. New carpet . Mechanical repairs to Brakes, Reconditioned Steering rack , New front brake hoses, Complete new exhaust, New master cylinder and Electrical work. The car still has the original jack and radio (Radio not working ) but another fitted from a UC Torana . T bar auto fitted. Console also from a UC installed. My intention was always to fit a 253 V8 to make this car more realistic. I therefore have available a mechanically complete HQ V8 premier with the motor running and auto transmission. No radiator, Needs new water pump available for $1600.00 if any buyers are interested.
The car is registered for almost 12 months and drives well, Although the 173 does not perform like a SLR would!. I always wanted an SLR and this was the only way I could come close to having one. With the fitting of a V8, Dash and steering wheel the car would come much closer to the real thing. I guess it all depends on what you want - Drive the car as it is and enjoy or go further and do more work and rectify the panel work. It was sprayed in enamel and relatively easy to strip and repair if you are a panel beater of have one as a good friend. Colour is Ford XR6 " Octane". I have a fairly comprehensive photo record of the work and make it available, As with various receipts for work done. The car is located in Kenthurst , About one hour from the centre of Sydney city. I welcome and suggest looking at the car before bidding as I want to feel comfortable in selling the car so there are no disappointments for a prospective buyer. Please call Ric on 0488-195151 for any further information or to come take a look.

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