Build Date: 1973
Make: Holden
Model: HQ Monaro GTS 350 (81837)
Body Type: Coupe
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior / Interior: 1155-140-1C / 39Y
Engine Type: 350 V8
Odometer: 81953 Miles Showing
VIN / Chassis No.: J367016Q / DHQ75115M
Engine Number: J367016Q
Fuel: Petrol
Being offered UNRESERVED.
A super rare and unique SPECIAL ORDER HQ GTS MONARO Coupe in Contessa Gold completed for Mr Max Wilson, 1970’s 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 350V8 was removed and fitted to Max’s 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 racking up 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 350V8’s 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 Wilson’s HQ GTS Monaro’s and finally after 30 years reunite the original 350V8 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, the car comes with the original 350 V8 block (Engine No QU404478K) photos to come. The original 350 V8 block is located in Perth, West Australia and is to be collected by the purchaser at the purchases expense with 42 days of the date of the auction (address to be supplied).
A super opportunity to purchase a very desirable car which has most recently been on display at the Whiteman Park Motor Museum, Whiteman Park, Perth, Western Australia.
This vehicle is located in our facility in Melbourne, for further information please contact Jason Todd 0400 321 919 or Dave Hosking 0474 182 002.
To protect your investment vehicle bidders should consider at a minimum replacement of fuel, oil, fluids, filters and thorough brake inspection as vehicles may have been stationary for some time. Vehicles are sold as is off the floor – unregistered. Please check photos carefully for vehicle condition. No warranty expressed or implied, sold with all or any faults, and where applicable sold with Australian Government Import Approval. SEP15
