[Casper]

Originally Posted by cavvy

Thanks Casper, how does this look for a $mil:

- Genuine HDT Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1
- A significant piece of the Peter Brock and Bathurst stories
- Well documented history

One of the most famous Touring Car racers in Australia, this is a genuine Holden Dealer Team (HDT) Torana GTR XU-1 raced by Peter Brock in the 1973 season. With it he was second at Bathurst – after the Torana famously ran out of fuel and had to be pushed up pitlane by co-driver Doug Chivas – and won the Manufacturer’s Championship that year, before being raced in the South Pacific Touring Car Series in early 1974 (alongside the Tasman F5000 series) and winning again. Brock then raced on into the 1974 Australian Touring Car title, wrapping up the crown before switching to the new Torana SL/R5000. Built by HDT Chief Mechanic Ian Tait and team boss Harry Firth, the no-longer-needed LJ Torana was then sold to Holden dealer Graeme Blanchard who raced it in major Touring Car events in the back half of 1974, before it passed into the hands of privateer David Langman who raced it locally for a period. The Torana then disappeared from sight but was rediscovered, in the early-‘90s, sitting on a nature strip in Dandenong (where it had been for a decade!) by Mark Delahoy. Suspecting it was the real deal, Delahoy contacted Ian Tait, who was able to confirm its authenticity, and after some discussion the famous Torana racer was bought by Tait’s son Paul. A thorough restoration was then undertaken, around the original shell, and Tait estimates that around 95 per cent of it is still the original car including the aluminum roll cage, bodyshell and even the custom made Webber’s. In 2006 the XU-1 changed hands again to the current vendor who has enjoyed the vehicle and has had it prepared for competition. As you can see, it is presented in full 1973 HDT livery and sits on the correct Globe Sprintmaster alloy wheels which have been custom made so they can be used in modern competition if the owner wishes. Inside, all the period racing accoutrements are there, including the Bond roll cage, and it is in excellent condition throughout. This ’73 Torana XU-1 Touring Car also comes complete with the original CAMS Log Book, history notes and race results, some photos from the restoration and various magazine articles over the years. It’s an authentic and very important part of Australian motor sport history, and a significant car in Peter Brock’s career. The 1973 Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 racer is being offered for sale here unregistered.

https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions...F57QCN5O3P0CC/

I can still see Doug pushing that car into the pits and everyone willing him on.

It is worth whatever it is worth....how long is a bit of string? Cars seem to be in demand as investments and every overpriced super car seems to be sold by invitation only so the market is strong. Rimac just sold the first years production run of their version of the supercar for four million each and it is not a one off like Brock's car but it does have 1995HP!!

https://www.autoweek.com/news/sports...ficially-here/