Concept Cars: Holden Concept Vehicles

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Concept Cars: Holden Concept Vehicles
Holden GTR-X Concept
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
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
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 Monroe
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
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
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.

The 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
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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