The Holden HK Monaro GTS 327 driven by Bruce McPhee and Barry Mulholland qualified in Pole position for the 1968 Bathurst race with a lap time of 2:56.7.
The Wyong Motors Holden HK Monaro then went on to win the 130 lap race in a time of 6:44:07 at an average speed of 119 km/h whilst also recording a fastest lap and lap record at the time of 2:58.
Features:
- The highly detailed cabin interior provides the authentic look and feel of this classic race car featuring wood-grain trim and tachometer.
- The powerful 5.4-litre V8 engine has been replicated in great detail on this model with chrome accented air filter and rocker covers.
- Final product will include a "Certificate of Authenticity" and a "Production Number plate", mounted to the chassis.
- A street car at heart, the 13D Monaro had the front number plate removed and bonnet hold-downs added.
- The sports hub caps had been removed from the race car, shown here are the steel wheel rims. The car also ran on Michelin XAS rubber.
- The interior matches the road car with the exception of the steering wheel, on the 13D was wrapped in thick cotton called Cutteyhunk.
- The buckets seats have been recreated in soft touch rubber. The race car even retained the standard seat belts, reproduced in fabric for a realistic appearance.
- The 327 V8 engine remained the same as the road car, but there were some hidden tweaks McPhee made to the battery, oil and idle screw.
- The rear chassis shows off the impressive exhaust system. The dual exhaust system splits into four chrome tipped tail pipes.
- The front chassis shows the engine sump, exhaust system and working suspension. The front wheels are even linked to the steering wheel.
- The chassis bears an individually numbered etched metal plate which is the edition number of your model.
