1974 Holden Torana LH review from Australia and New Zealand
"Hoon Machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rack and Pinion worn out.
Original 202 motor developed a big end knock.
General comments?
We found the car stolen and dumped out in the bush with a reasonable amount of damage.
We paid $400 at auction for it and have spent around $6000 on a full restoration.
We decided to go for the 1970 hotted up look, it is Mandarin Red lowered with chrome wheels. Badges and trims removed for a clean look and tail lights blacked out.
The 186 motor is out of a Sportsman 500 speedway car and runs triple 2 inch SU carburetors,12 port head with roller rockers, extractors, huge cam with straight cut timing gears and much internal balancing.
Gearbox is a Australian 4 speed.
It is a quick and agile steering car that lends itself well to running amok and smoking the rear tyres.
The way too loud twin exhaust and very rough idle of this car is a soothing balm to our 40+ year old bones.
Sorry officer my foot slipped off the clutch (Wife).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 186 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 9158 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 33175 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Torana |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2003 |