Concept Cars: Holden Concept Vehicles |
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Holden
GTR-X Concept:
The Torana with the greatest reputation is, unfortunately,
one that did not make it into production. Designed during
the LC development, but most likely to be released alongside
the new LJ models, the GTR-X used a sleek wedge-shaped
body running XU-1 components under a fibreglass skin.
While the develpment plan called for the use of Holden's
186S engine, many believed at the time that is was more
likely that the production version would instead use
the LJ Torana XU-1 202ci six, mated to the M21 four speed
manual transmission that would be released with the HQ. |
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Holden
Hurricane Concept:
The Torana with the greatest reputation is, unfortunately,
one that did not make it into production. Designed during
the LC development, but most likely to be released alongside
the new LJ models, the GTR-X used a sleek wedge-shaped
body running XU-1 components under a fibreglass skin. While the develpment plan called for the use of Holden's
186S engine, many believed at the time that is was more
likely that the production version would instead use
the LJ Torana XU-1 202ci six, mated to the M21 four speed
manual transmission that would be released with the HQ. |
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Holden
Sandman:
If your over 40, chances are there
was a time when you lusted after a Sandman (or "Surferoo"
for Ford fans, and "Drifter" for those from the Chrysler
camp). But how to explain to those of the younger generation
just why these bedrooms on wheels were so popular, and
revered.
GM's latest incarnation may have only made
it to concept stage, but maybe that's just as well, because
this would be on the top of our wish list. Imagine the
horrified look on the faces of the kids when mum and
dad explain, "if she's rockin' don't bother knockin".
They would have only one response - "Dad - Your
Gross!" |
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Marilyn:
We all love her, and any car borrowing on the past
would have to be, as Bruce McAvaney would say, "Special".
And so was the General's Marilyn concept convertible,
a car that would would be as elusive as the grand lady
herself. But dreams are free, now we know for sure there
will be two times in your life you will say "if
only..." |
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Holden
EFIJY
Concept:
So many have salivated over Holden's concept "EFIJY",
many media commentators asking the question if
there was a re-surgance in the old classics?
Here at Unique Cars and Parts we never doubted
what was old is today highly esteemed and Unique!
(well in most cases).
This web site will never
forget the past, for that is the stuff that has
made this site so popular with so many - thank
you for your support. |
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Holden
/ HSV 427 Concept:
The 427 was the product of a collaboration
between both Holden and HSV, Holden responsible
for styling and HSV for the project management,
engineering and building of the car. Holden's
Design Team got the ball rolling with a clean,
subtle styling package. Features included a
HRT style aerodynamic under-tray to increase
down-force, dual twin-exhaust outlets and a
rear bumper cutout with diffuser to accommodate
the dual exhausts and aluminium drop-tank.
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427 was, naturally enough, powered by the awesome
427ci 7.0 litre Chev V8, based on a Corvette
C5R race engine. Hand built by HRT technicians,
it incorporated unique piston and CNC cylinder head design, and was feed via eight individual
throttle bodies with carbon fibre trumpets.
Awesome (and probably lethal). |
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Holden
Torana Concept:
Do you remember the wonderful jingle that accompanied
the release of the LH Torana (well if you don't you obviously
have not visited the Torana Classic Car Commercial pages!).
As the song goes, the LH was the "Car For Its Time".
Well, at Unique Cars and Parts we think the Generals
Torana concept was right on the money.
In size and performance
(sure, the interior was always going to be too expensive
to put into serious production), we think this would
have been a sure fire sales success - but at the very
least you can see the design cues for the VE Commodore. |
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