Informative new book spills the beans on a formative 35year chapter in holdens performance and racing history. As we celebrate our 60 years and share our own story were finding that most new zealanders have a holden story of their own. From concept to reality amazing photographic history of how australias greatest muscle car was born. We hope to bring you new and interesting content on our youtube channel. The hk monaro was updated quickly to address performance improvements in the competition so it came with a host of upgrades. Rare daytona bronze metallic 1970 holden ht monaro gts.
Holden monaro ht gts 350 despite the relatively tiny numbers left in existence, there is a tribal split between owners of early monaros some will sear by the sweet 327 chev motor in the hk, while others only have eyes for the local 350cube product in the ht. The monaro story the manaro facts by warren turnbull, 9780646307763, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Monaro body identification plate home name history competition hk ht hg hq hj hx hz vx identification models links the body identification plate has five significant lines. One important step in the ht range was the change from the imported 307ci v8 into the holden produced 308ci and the addition of the 253ci v8. Aug 25, 2014 my ht monaro for saleand no its not smoke,its condensation on a winters morning coming from exhaust. Beginning with holdens pre1948 history, this book charts holdens course in. Despite the relatively tiny numbers left in existence, there is a tribal split between owners of early monaros some will sear by the sweet 327 chev motor in the hk, while others only have eyes for the local 350cube product in the ht.
Researching this book has brought back a lot of memories. The monaro storythe monaro facts submitted by a holden fan not verified on sun, 26032006 10. Cooma library and bombala library have comprehensive resources relating to local studies and family history. Hostile hk gts monaro and other inspirational ktgs. It was always a big car and remained a different concept from the chopped wheelbase of the valliant charger. The car you see above is one of the first generation monaros, a 1969 ht monaro gts, a slight revision of 1968s hk. Get the best deals on interior parts for holden monaro. The rangetopper was the gts350, featuring a chevy 350 cubic inch v8 engine making 300bhp 224kw and was available with either a fourspeed manual transmission or two speed automatic. The vin is the unique identification number for the car and is recorded nationally as the identification of the car. Please use this information to determine the details for your monaro. Released in 1969 the ht monaro coupe was a ground up australian design. The most dramatic change in the ht facelift was a new multilouvred plastic grille with a raised centre section and monaro blackouts. Every holden ever produced goes through an extensive design process, from concept to reality.
This book documents an amazing era for holden and is a fascinating look at the cars unconventional beginnings in a heavily regimented industry. The gts had bold centre bonnet stripes in black or gold, flanked by new bonnet scoops. Based on holdens popular series of australian designed and manufactured sedans, utes and station wagons, the monaro was holdens first twodoor that didnt have a tray on the back. It was also sold in south african markets as the chevrolet ss. Monaro magic history holden monaro, hsv coupe and pontiac gto 19682006. Late in the ht model run, a new locally produced 3speed automatic transmission, the trimatic, was offered as an option, although it was not available on the gts 350. This new book brings you an amazing photographic history of how monaros took shape. Mike simcoe was against the name but the dealers and the media had christened it monaro from the get go once they had seen the concept coupe and public opinion in. The ht monaro upgrade exhibited even more of the selfassured and extroverted attitude of the people who chose to drive it. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. The history is crammed full of details on models, their design, colours, stripes, id information, options and production numbers. Sir keith hancock examines critically the indictment, heralded by plato in the critias, that man is a creature who spoils his environment and in so doing spoils himself.
Monaro magic platinum edition from renowned holden historian norm darwin covers monaro models from 1968 to 2006 including pontiac gto, hsv and hq ss. Power was taken up a couple of notches with the ht series of 1969, the gts 327 replaced by the larger engined gts 350 5. This is a coupe bathurst monaro as it is called with matching numbers and an odometer reading of 53416 miles. A credit to the single previous owner as this car has been meticulously maintained. But if you want a certificate of auth enticity for your monaro, you need to call the holden customer assistance centre by phone or email custasst. The holden monaro was a rearwheel drive coupe and saloon that was produced by the. The hk, ht and hg, were the models in the 1 generation. Original platinum silver with unmolested interior and all matching numbers with books. Oct 31, 2016 released in 1969 the ht monaro coupe was a ground up australian design. Car seat belts for holden monaro for sale shop with. The 2001 monaro came in 2 models over 4 years, with both platforms being based holden commodore that was produced at the time. Holdens first attempt at a sport coupe, the monaro, proved so popular in its original hk guise there was no question it would continue on with the facelifted ht series introduced in may 1969. Fishpond australia, the monaro story the manaro facts by warren turnbull ben stewartbuy. Holden valuation and price guide unique cars and parts.
Published regularly, this newsletter is designed to keep people informed about our activities including. Looking every bit a winner in wild new colours and bold black stripes, the ht monaro was also the first local car to offer aussiemade v8 engines. Discovering monaro, a fascinating local history of an australian region, is at the same time a contribution to the current debate on the environment and mans manipulation of it. Repco brabham to repco holden 5000 development of the repcoholden v8 small block chevrolet v8 307327350 for holdens development of the 253 308 holden v8. Icons come no larger in australian motor racing than this 1969 holden dealer team monaro, the very car which launched the hdt story along with the careers of countless drivers including the. Australian high country, by klaus hueneke, tabletop press 1994, isbn 9590841 4 2. I wanted the genuine thing, i wanted the log books, i wanted the car to be right, he said. A factory 350 monaro gts in excellent condition with full history, service books and 33,530 miles on the clock. Eg a 0737 designation hk series monaro could have been fitted with either the 186s six cylinder or the 307 chevrolet engine. Monaro magic history holden monaro hsv coupe and pontiac. Interior parts for holden monaro for sale shop with. All of its us divisions had been producing coupes for many years and during the 60s opel ventured into the coupe market with its large admiral coupe that could be had with a chevrolet 283cid v8 in its top version. Original 1969 holden dealer team ht monaro promo lloyds auctions. Where id is indicated, this means that there is insufficient data available from past sales or auctions.
The svelte, pillarless design, while reminiscent of american. To celebrate 60 years of holden, were running a competition where one lucky kiwi, with a great holden story to tell, will win a fully and fabulously restored 69 ht monaro. The hk monaro, released the 22nd july 1968, owed its existance to holdens technical developement centre, established in 1964, and its american founding. The first series hk hg monaro coupe sold 36,221 coupes and the second. Dyno dave the yella terra story book dave bennett autobiography signed.
Launched in 1968 as a stunning twodoor pillarless coupe, the hk monaro range featured a base model, gts and brutal gts 327 5. A new book is to be released within the next 6 weeks 2 months. Early ht s were still optionally released with the 307 v8 until holden used up their stocks and finally the 308ci was optionally available. Mike simcoe was against the name but the dealers and the media had christened it monaro from the get go once they had seen the concept coupe and public opinion in a way forced holden to go with the name. Media in category holden monaro ht the following 25 files are in this category, out of 25 total. The monaro shared the same 111 inch wheelbase as the sedan that was lengthened to match the xr falcon.
The hk monaro, released the 22nd july 1968, owed its existance to holdens technical developement centre, established in 1964, and its american founding staffs enthusiasm. Detailed information about the coin 50 cents, elizabeth ii 4th portrait, holden high octane, 1968 hk monaro gts 327, australia, with pictures and collection and swap management. Holden monaro hk, ht, hg australian muscle car sales. Check out this rare daytona bronze metallic 1970 holden ht monaro gts 350.
This one owner 1969 ht gts monaro is a very special automobile and now even more so as an integral part of australias automotive history. Early australian motor vehicle publishing, 1997 holden monaro automobile 330 pages. Monaro book by the publishers of just holdens magazine. Power was taken up a couple of notches with the ht series of 1969, the gts 327. The first run of the holden monaro was one of the shortest in holden history and explains why such unusual option mixes are hard to find. Released in july 1970, the hg series was significant. Free postage history of the holden v8 1968 1979 written by fiv antoniou encompasing the entire history of the holden v8 from the repco development to the a9x. Norm beecheys famous yellow ht 350 gts won the inaugural atcc and is widely regarded as one of the greatest homegrown race cars.
Holden supplementary owners manual hk monaro book genuine. A social and cultural history of medicine in nsw the southern tablelands and cooma monaro, edited and published by a j proust, 1038 national circuit, forrest act 2603. This book tells the story behind the car, capturing the essence of what is a remarkable journey from afterhours ideas to concept to production to export. The monaro arrived in 1968 and the hk model gave holden its first victory in the bathurst 500.
Holden ht monaro gts coupe 1969 hitting the bitumen at full throttle, the 1969 ht monaro captured the hearts of sports minded australians across the nation. Harry gives us the 360 around one of the best surviving original, unrestored monaros you will find. The hk holden monaro 196869 feature october 1998 golden holdens the. Holden monaro cv6 auto log books new 20inch simmons wheels and tyres new suspension all around cold air conditioning power steer tinted windows this is s very tidy car log book history and drives a1 we welcome trade ins finance available please call to arrange a time to inspect as we are by appointment. This also makes the hk monaro highly sought after because they were both very expensive at the time and were only made for eleven months. Switching to the torana as its frontline race weapon in 1970 made the ht 350 the last real bathurst homologation monaro built by holden and the model always been sought after by collectors for that reason.
The most obvious external change was a revised grille made from abs plastic, along with a more squaredoff rear section, with stacked tail lights. The 1969 holden ht monaro has renowned performance and style. The hq, hj, hx, hx limited edition and hz gts form the 2nd generation. Today 29th jan 2015 i bought a 1969 holden monaro hk gts ready for restoration. Investigate the history of this carpurchase report.
To suit the holden collector enthusiast who will appreciate this car. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. The ht gts 350 needs no excuses holden monaro ht gts 350. In 1969 the ht replaced the hk, now fitted with the holdens firstever australian developed v8 engine. Get the best deals on car seat belts for holden monaro. Holden supplementary owners manual hk monaro book genuine holden. Holden was the last of the general motors divisions to market a pillarless hardtop coupe.
Monaro vehicle identification numbers monaro shrine. The cooma monaro historical society meets at the cooma library every friday morning. Holden s first attempt at a sport coupe, the monaro, proved so popular in its original hk guise there was no question it would continue on with the facelifted ht series introduced in may 1969. That the third generation should have been called monaro was quite remarkable. He is the proud owner of a 1969 ht monaro gts 350 bathurst special with a 224kw chevrolet 350ci 5. The monaro story the manaro facts, warren turnbull ben. The motor is fully rebuilt just like every other component on the car. Monaro magic platinum edition history of holden monaro. It will be a 260 page hardcover book with a forward by warren turnbull whose name would surely be familiar to all monaro fans. Holden ht gts monaro muscle cars for sale muscle car. Media in category holden monaro ht gts the following 25 files are in this category, out of 25 total. Monaro history launched in 1968 as a stunning twodoor pillarless coupe, the hk monaro range featured a base model, gts and brutal gts 327 5.
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