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HOLDEN TORANA Used Car Review

The 1967 Torana - meaning 'to fly' in the Aboriginal language - was based on Britain's Vauxhall Viva. It had broad appeal through hatch and sedan body styles, and a wide range of engines comprising four, six or eight cylinders. The Torana became a touring car legend when racing versions took five victories during the 1970s, including three at the hands of another legend - Peter Brock. A race-car-for-the-road A9X version is regarded by many as one of Holden's most iconic cars.

Pros

Cons

  • Wide choice of engines
  • Latter models benefitted from radial tuned suspension
  • Appealing design of coupe and hatch models
  • Performance of A9X variant
  • Hatch's limited rear legroom and shallow load space
  • Long throw of manual gearbox
  • Very old car now
  • Fancier models can cost a fortune today
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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1976 Holden Torana LX SL Red 3 Speed Automatic Coupe

  • 3270 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

1976 Holden Torana Hatchback (A9X Tribute) - 308ci (5.0L) Engine - 3 Speed Trimatic Automatic Transmission - Flamenco Red Colour - A9X Flare Kit, Spoiler Kit and Bonnet Scoop - Herringbone Trim - Silver SS Dash - SS Steering Wheel - Centre Console - 15" V5 Gold Simmons Wheels - Colour Matched Bumper Bars - We are Located 15 Minutes from Sydney CBD / 10 Minutes from Sydney Airport - Trade Ins / Swaps Welcome - Competitive Finance Available - Interstate Transport Available

$109,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Carss Park, NSW

Dealer used
12 hours ago

Holden Torana

  • 150 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

Sale 1976 LX sl/r Torana. 253v8 m40 auto. Excellent car goes well. May swap for 79 series dual cab cash your way for right deal Will only answer pH calls. pH for more details. Priced at $70.000 . Won't find better for the price.

$70,000
Huon Valley, TAS

14 hours ago

1976 HOLDEN TORANA LH 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 173000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.8L

1976 Holden Torana SL Engine Holden 355 Stroker VT roller block Forged bottom end scar rolling assembly Stud girdle 11:1 compression Modified oiling system Custom solid roller camshaft Ported early style b cast heads with stainless Valves Torque power manifold 750 quick fuel carb Driveline Trimatic stage 2 shift kit 3500 stall 9” diff 3.9 gears LSD 28 Spline axels Panel and paint Car was painted in 2007 in and out car has no rust GMH colour sunburst metallic gold Wheels GTS billets 15x8 x 15x1

$90,000Negotiable
Deepdale, WA

18 hours ago

Torana SLR 5000 Tribute

  • 180000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 5000

Torana LX SLR 5000 Tribute , VN Headed 5 Litre , Manualised Auto with B and M Shifter , 9 inch Diff , Great Looking Car , neat and Tidy throughout , , Full Tasmanian Rego , , Trades considered and Finance can be Arranged , , Come and View at , , , Derwent Park Cars and Commercials , , , Corner of Derwent Park Road and Sunderland Street , , Phone

$89,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Derwent Park, TAS

Dealer used
Yesterday

1977 HOLDEN TORANA SL/R 5000 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats LX

  • 100000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

SLR/5000 Tribute car Originally a 6 cylinder car and now has 253 motor and 3 speed auto Custom interior seats and door trims SLR dash 120lt drop tank fitted Fitted with immobiliser Have original recipes from first owner and plates for that memorabilia item There are 2 spare 8 inch dragway rims and tyres have owned the car for 10 years and now time for someone else to enjoy the car not interested in swapping Will not email back to you

$75,000Negotiable
Plumpton, NSW

02/05/2024

1976 LX HOLDEN TORANA SLR 5000 REPLICA

  • 340000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 1976 LX SLR 5000 TORANA REPLICA ENGINE Carby fed LS1 750DP Brawler Victor Jnr Manifold Big Camshaft Electric Water Pump MSD 6014 Ignition LS2 Coils Barry Grant 240 Fuel Pump Brownes Ally 3 core Radiator Twin AU Thermo Fans EXHAUST SYSTEM 3inch Castlemaine Rod Shop Headers Straight Through Pipes to Rear TRANSMISSION TH350 3spd Auto 3000rpm Allfast Converter B&M Trans Cooler B&M Quicksilver Shifter Final Drive Tailshaft DIFFERENTIAL Ford 9inch 31 Spline Billet Axles Tr

$65,000Negotiable
Kwinana Area, WA

30/04/2024

1977 Holden Torana LX 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 10400 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

1977 LX Torana, rebuilt 5 years ago, fully engineered, 350 Chev, turbo 400, 9" diff, custom interior. $$ spent. Reluctant sale. Currently In Albany. $65,000 ONO

$65,000Negotiable
Milpara, WA

28/04/2024

1974 Holden Torana SL/R 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 273727 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

1974 Holden SLR Torana. Originally V8, 253, 4 speed. Modification permits for all mods, Full rego to Jan 2025. Engineered to D.O.T, 5 litre, V8, EFI, motor has done 750kms since rebuild. Auto, Turbo 700 with Nitro bang shifter. Awesome to drive with power steering Fitted and Engineered. 14"x 8" all aluminum Indi's with 235-60-14inch Tyres. New custom made 2.5" Stainless twin system built and tested to D.O.T standards. Impressive and in excellent condition. Much more has been done too much to li

$70,000
Albany, WA

28/04/2024

Lc Torana

$45,000
Glenelg North, SA

28/04/2024

1973 HOLDEN TORANA LJ 3 SP AUTOMATIC 2D SEDAN

  • 1234 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.3L

1973 LJ torana 2 door. Has had all the body work and rust repairs done. Complete black 202 engine rebuild, with a Bathurst 9 port head , roller rockers and larger valves. Triple SU carbs , hidden working , battery relocation ect… not a show car but has had a lot of work done. Please call for questions 042zero47two59eight

$40,000
Glenmore Park, NSW

28/04/2024

1978 Holden Torana SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 12345 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

LX Torana SL 308/355 Stroker, Turbo 700 auto, 10 bolt solsbury, 4 wheel disc brakes. Additional extras listed in add. For a full description please call. NB: It is a 4 speed auto. Has done more than 5000k since rebuild as the car is used regularly.

$58,500
Vincentia, NSW

27/04/2024

LX Torana SL hatchback SS A9x SLR LH , factory v8 car

  • 250000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

MORE PICS IN OTHER GUMTREE AD ..Selling my LX Torana SL hatchback. It’s a factory 253 V8 auto car but has had an M21 4 speed fitted pre 2001. The car still wears its original colour and trim tag ....also I have to a VEHICLE PRODUCTION REPORT from HHS with all vehicles details. The hatchback is a complete car but requires restoration OR least tidy up and drive as survivor . WALK IN REGO in South Australia ..and am happy to negotiate putting registration on for buyer MAIN BODY - the main shell i

$45,000Negotiable
Crafers, SA

25/04/2024

1973 Holden Torana S

  • 45000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.8L

For sale my 1973 Torana. Survivor car and all original and matching numbers. Original 173 straight six with 3 speed automatic. I’m the third owner of this vehicle owning for six years, previous owner had it for nine years before he brought it off original owner. Vehicle is originally from Grafton area NSW. This Torana is all original paint and panel, all matching numbers. It has all the books with it including the dealer accessories booklet with all the optional extras for Toranas from factory

$38,000
Dirranbandi, QLD

21/04/2024

1977 Holden Torana SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 280071 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

1977 LX SL 202 T-bar Aquarius paint Chamois vinyl interior Very rusty. Suited for parts or restoration. Has all 3 tags. Factory 202 car but has HR code red 253 out of LX SLR. Needs reco. No transmission. Original banjo diff still in car. All bolt on panels. Has all four doors with all glass and all hinges, handles and winders and mechanisms. Missing front door trims. Drivers front door has rust in door frame. Boot lid is in rust and dent free condition with good original paint. Has boo

$4,000Negotiable
Marlee, NSW

14/04/2024

Holden 1968 Hb Torana 2 door

  • 57861 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.2L

Holden Hb torana 2 door series 2 SL model Second owner, comes with books. Plenty of spare parts. Ring for details Not a desperate sale. Sitting covered in garage

$24,000Negotiable
Khancoban, NSW

13/04/2024

1975 Holden Torana SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 113000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.1L

(Lh sl torana 1975 converted to a 308) -Bench seat -Neat and tidy -Drives and runs smoothly. -Original hub caps -Column shift -Factory bench seat car -113,000km -Sun visor plastics from new still attached. Two previous owners, who valued the car and looked after it. Has Tasmanian rego from when I moved. Call for more info if interested.

$65,000Negotiable
Moe, VIC

13/04/2024

1972 HOLDEN TORANA SL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN LJ

  • 52500 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.8L

My LJ Torana is officially up for sale as I’m getting married and moving interstate. It's ready to go to a loving home, someone who can add the final touches and get her over the finish line. As much as I would love to keep her it's time for a change of season. What you get: - Holden Feb 1972 LJ Torana SL 6 Cylinder 2850 – I am the second owner from new. - Comes with all 3 original matching tags. - No major rust – all rust was repaired when the car was completely re-sprayed. - I have meticulous

$34,900
Parafield Gardens, SA

22/03/2024

LJ TORANA 4 door

  • 100000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.2L

Original LJ TORANA 4 door with plates - straight body perfect base for project Comes with full interior and all trims and bars Also have gearbox and motor

$8,000Negotiable
Yagoona, NSW

11/02/2024

Torana hatchback Restomod Gen3 LS1

  • 198000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Contact for details, May consider trade-in or swap. LS3 engine, Monaro Z, HSV Coupe, Maloo, Senator or Tourer. Owes me around $75k my loss your gain Could easily make this a SS tribute, last photo example of what it could be Rare SL Torana hatchback, one of the last Torana's before they all became Sunbirds Beautiful Flamenco Red color with beige/chamois interior Body and Interior fully restored or as new condition also have a restored LH 4 door for sale with reco 308

$67,500
Bli Bli, QLD

23/10/2022

Holden Torana

  • 285000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.8L

Holden uc Torana 400 Chev , dart block Brodix heads , roller cam went 490 at the Tyre on pump fuel and manifold leak has low compression head gaskets can can a lot more out of the engine and it has been built for 150 shot if you want to , turbo 350 box built by bob grant manual valve body 5000 converter 9 inch diff 31 spline true Trac 3:7 gears interior is good time but if rust in passenger door has run 10.7 @ 124 mph good Reliable streeter no test pilots genuine inquires only may trade on Chev

$70,000
Brisbane Region, QLD

18/02/2022

Overview of the Holden Torana

Overview of the Holden Torana

The 1967 Torana - meaning 'to fly' in the Aboriginal language - was based on Britain's Vauxhall Viva.

It had broad appeal through hatch and sedan body styles, and a wide range of engines comprising four, six or eight cylinders.

The Torana became a touring car legend when racing versions took five victories during the 1970s, including three at the hands of another legend - Peter Brock.

A race-car-for-the-road A9X version is regarded by many as one of Holden's most iconic cars.

HOLDEN TORANA GENERATIONS

1967-1969

1969-1974

1974-1980

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

3.3L 6cyl: 13.6 litres per 100km (based on 1976-78 SL/R sedan)

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO HOLDEN TORANA

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: HOLDEN TORANA (1974-1980)

The Toranas we're dealing with here are the last of the breed and were the biggest and strongest Toranas made. But you need to understand that they're very old cars now and could be in any sort of condition from mint to ready-for-the-knackers.

Mechanically, they're big and tough with strong, simple suspension and fairly crude engines and transmissions. Any four-cylinder will be a worn-out dog by now and the V8s are heavy and spoil the handling as well as make the cars expensive. Which means a six-cylinder is the way to go but check the engine for smoke from the tailpipe as well as the oil filler cap when the engine is hot and idling.

The automatic should select gears from Park without too much delay and the clutch in any manual should feel strong with a distinct take-up point.

Interiors in good condition won't be easy to find, and also beware a new coat of shiny paint that could be hiding anything such as rust.

Finally, lower your driving expectations; these weren't flash handlers when new and another four decades will have done nothing to alter that perspective.