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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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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

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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 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

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

$40,000
Crafers, SA

25/04/2024

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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.