1973 Holden Monaro GTS HQ Auto
QLD • Dealer used
21
1
Odometer82,000km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the dealer
1973 350 GTS HQ Monaro.
A super rare and unique SPECIAL ORDER HQ GTS MONARO Coupe in Contessa Gold, built for Mr Max Wilson, 1970s GMH Director of Asia Pacific.
Built as a special order for Mr Wilson, the car was painted in the then experimental HJ colour of Contessa Gold and further enhanced by the GMH styling studios and Engineering Departments. The 350 V8 was removed and fitted to Maxs first Estoril Bronze Metallic HQ Coupe and the 400ci Olds V8 engine from that car was fitted to this car.
A special Chestnut with cloth trim combo was ordered and the car was factory fitted with power steering, air conditioning, tinted electric windows, woodgrain dash and console, power aerial, custom console with cigarette lighter in the rear and the rare steel slide back sunroof.
Max Wilson retained the car until early 1975 travelling around 8,500 miles. GMH then offered the car to their dealer network by tender, but as GMH policy at the time was not to sell modified cars to the public they were of course unable to retail the car as a 400ci V8, so GMH fitted a HJ 308 as there were no more 350V8s left. The car was eventually retailed by Garry and Warren Smith Holden, Oakleigh, Victoria.
The car has since changed hands a number of times and was purchased in 1999 by a well known HQ Monaro guru in Victoria who was lucky enough to source both of Max Wilsons HQ GTS Monaros and finally after 30 years reunite the original 350 V8 with this car.
The special build 350 GTS Monaro Coupe has survived with only an exterior repaint in the original colour. It still retains original trim with all the factory options.
Currently running a 350 V8 and factory Turbo 400 transmission, the car also comes with the original 350 V8 block it was delivered with when new (Engine No QU404478K, on crate).
A super opportunity to purchase a very rare car, with storied history.
Price excludes on road charges in state of eventual delivery.
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Car details
øVehicle description
HQ GTS Coupe 2dr Auto 3sp 350
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Interior colour
Chestnut
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 350L
Registration plate
Check with seller
VIN
DHQ75115M
Build date
January 1973
Compliance date
January 1973
Dealer stock ID
1255
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
5736cc
Engine Size (L)
5.7L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Other
Country of Origin
AUSTRALIA
Launch Year
1973
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
HQ
Series
HQ
Badge
GTS
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Coupe
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Not Determined
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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