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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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1973 Holden Torana LJ GTR Tangerine 4 Speed Manual Sedan

  • 85685 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Genuine 06/1973 Holden Torana LJ GTR - 1 Owner Since New !! - Sold New by Young & Green Holden, NSW - 202 Engine with Single Carburettor - M21 4 Speed Manual Transmission - Tags Have Never Been Removed - Original Tangerine Colour - Original Black Vinyl Trim - Orignal GTR Door Trims - Orignal Steering Wheel - Original Seat Belts - Original GTR Wheels with Dress Trims - We are Located 15 Minutes from Sydney CBD / 10 Minutes from Sydney Airport - Trade Ins / Swaps Welcome - Competitive Finance

$99,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Carss Park, NSW

Dealer used
7 hours ago

1975 Holden Torana LH SL/R Manderin Red 4 Speed Manual Sedan

  • 1 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

1975 Holden Torana LH SLR Sedan - Genuine SLR Model - 5.0L (308) Engine - 5 Speed Manual Transmission - 9 Inch Diff - Factory Mandarin Red Colour - Genuine Black/Grey SLR Trim - SLR Steering Wheel - SLR Dash - Spoiler Kit & Flares - Drop Tank - Chrome Bumpers - Fenix Radiator - New 17x10 & 17x8 Hotwire Wheels - NSW Engineered for Modifications - We are Located 15 Minutes from Sydney CBD / 10 Minutes from Sydney Airport - Trade Ins / Swaps Welcome - Competitive Finance Available - Intersta

$129,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Carss Park, NSW

Dealer used
20 hours ago

1976 HOLDEN TORANA LH 4 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 888 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.9L

Please read the add carefully before commenting or asking questions. Price guide only. Car is not for sale as is. Includes restoration to purchasers desired taste and spec. The Torana is one of Australia’s most iconic cars ever built. And the LX Hatch is at the top of the list. There are not many left in original un painted condition like this. This example has some rust in the usual spots but there’s nothing to hide. All original paint it’s the perfect starting point to build your dream car. R

$99,000Negotiable
Ascot, WA

22 hours ago

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

12/05/2024

1976 HOLDEN Torana

  • 180000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 5000

Holden Torana SL/R 5000 tribute, fitted with a 5 litre V8 with VN Commodore heads. It has a manually shifted automatic transmission with a B&M shifter. A 9 inch Ford differential is fitted. This car is on full Tasmanian registration and trade ins will be considered. For a viewing please telephone, Finance available to approved applicants.

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

Dealer used
12/05/2024

1972 Holden Torana S 3 SP MANUAL 2D SEDAN

  • 100000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.3L

LJ Torana 1972 3 speed column manual Rust in usual places, sweet car, drives well, currently on club reg

$36,000
Bedford Park, SA

12/05/2024

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

$70,000Negotiable
Albany, WA

12/05/2024

Lc Torana

$45,000
Glenelg North, SA

12/05/2024

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

12/05/2024

Wanted: Holden Torana GTR or XU-1 WANTED TO BUY

  • 123456 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

I'm looking for a XU 1or GTR Torana project. Unfinished preferred but happy to chat about what you have if its complete. 1970, 1971 or 1972 LC XU 1 preferred Im also happy to look at close to finished replica projects as well. Im also interested in a genuine CK engine or block and any XU 1 genuine engines or parts for LC and LJ. Short or long motors, Please call or message. Thanks Tags LC gtr XU 1 XU 1 XU1 1970 LC GTR XU 1 1971 LC GTR XU 1 GTR LJ GTR XU 1 LC torana Torana

$123,456Negotiable
Gymea Bay, NSW

11/05/2024

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

11/05/2024

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

10/05/2024

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

10/05/2024

2 door LJ torana 6 cyl / swap only for VL commodore registered

$123,456
Lithgow, NSW

08/05/2024

Holden LH SLR 5000 V8 308 TORANA genuine

  • 115000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

Genuine LH SLR5000 L31 M21 GU7 Factory Sable Metallic colour, rare and desirable. Factory manual. Tags have never been removed from the car and all 3 are present. Has had a later 80s/early 90s resto by a previous owner. This is when the seats and door trim colours were given their “retro” look but can be affordably and easily changed back to factory. Adding to the look at the time was the “gutter blower” exhausts and Hotwire wheels. Cruiser and head turner that puts a smile on your face every

$85,000
Melbourne Airport, VIC

08/05/2024

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. It's ready to go to a good 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 matching tags. - All rust was repaired when the car was completely re-sprayed. - I have meticulously removed almost every nut bolt & screw, had them Stripped and re-zinc

$32,900
Parafield Gardens, SA

07/05/2024

1971 HOLDEN TORANA LC 3 SP MANUAL 2D SEDAN

$76,000
Wattle Grove, NSW

07/05/2024

1975 Holden Torana SLR 5000

  • 16581 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 5000

Genuine 1975 HOLDEN Torana SLR 5000, Matching numbers, Contillion White, Show car quality with no expense spared, Needs to be seen in person to be appreciated, I can send better high quality photos then gumtree has to mainland buyers etc just email me. Exclusive Cars is a small family business who have been in the motor industry since 1986 delivering all types of vehicles from luxury brands like porsche and ferrari all the way to motorhomes and everything in between. Having strong mechanical

$140,000 Excl. Gov. Charges
Perth, TAS

Dealer used
07/05/2024

1976 HOLDEN Torana SLR5000

  • 0 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 5000

1976 HOLDEN Torana SLR5000 Tribute 308 and Aussie 4 speed box Meticulously restored ground up. Australia wide delivery available. Ring or email for more info. Exclusive Cars is a small family business who have been in the motor industry since 1986 delivering all types of vehicles from luxury brands like porsche and ferrari all the way to motorhomes and everything in between. Having strong mechanical and automotive knowledge helps ensure that every vehicle we stock or source for you is of a hi

$100,000 Excl. Gov. Charges
Perth, TAS

Dealer used
07/05/2024

Torana LC

  • 9577 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.6L

Hi up for sale is my 1970 2door Unfinished project it has as follows. 383 stroker double hump fuel heads solid cam roller rockers with eye bolt rods GM 671 supercharger with two 650 vacuum secondaries boost referenced coupled to that is a 350 turbo train also comes with 60 L fuel cell 110 L per minute electric fuel pump brand-new 4 core aluminium radiator with twin Thermo fans still in box has all lights grill bumpers and spare bonnet also comes with spare front and rear glass spare rear upper

$36,500Negotiable
Jervois, SA

07/05/2024

LH Torana Project 308 4spd

  • 12345 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.8L

LH Torana Project 308 4spd runs n drives 308 with some work done to it Tunnel ram (needs rekitting still runs ) Have elderbrock with near new 650 demon Ten bolt diff Full flare kit Few spare parts also All bumper dash etc Rebuilt front end see pics 9/14 mags n good tyres Can come with hot wires or standards New extractors Hq stud pattern alround Can source Torana pattern if want to go That way No rust as all been cut out n replaced 99% complete car All panels rust free Just needs paint and inte

$40,000Negotiable
New Norfolk, TAS

02/05/2024

1972 Holden LJ Torana Genuine and Original

  • 386521 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.3L

Really great original condition. Matching numbers. New battery and radiator. Will need brakes looked at. Only two small rust spots in both left and right front outer quarter panels. Happy to face time or provide video for interstate interests.

$30,000
Dunoon, NSW

01/05/2024

1970 XU1 TORANA

  • 41723 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

BLACK 1970 LC TORANA xu1 , low kms. Registered. stored carefully in a garage. Red cherry interior. Runs perfectly.

$95,000Negotiable
Claremont Meadows, NSW

30/04/2024

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

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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.