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| Car of the Day: March 30, 2010; Biante '69 Holden Monaro HK | |
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| Sak | Mar 29 2010, 07:21 PM Post #1 |
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Today's Car Of The Day is Biante's Holden Monaro HK.![]() From Wikipedia: HK Named after the Monaro region in New South Wales (although pronounced differently), the Monaro was introduced in July 1968 as a two-door pillarless hardtop coupe available in three models: the basic Monaro coupe, Monaro 'GTS' coupe and Monaro 'GTS 327' coupe. The GTS versions had "full instrumentation" which included a tachometer mounted on the centre console. This proved to be a bad location as the drivers knee would obstruct the view and it often rattled (Spotlight on Holden Monaro Page 6-7). The cars could be ordered with a choice of six cylinder engines of 161 cubic inches (2,638.3 cm3) capacity (base only) or two versions of 186 cubic inches (3,048.0 cm3) capacity (GTS with the uprated 186S only), or a 307 cubic inches (5,030.8 cm3) capacity Chevrolet-sourced V8. The exclusive 'GTS 327' model was powered by the 250 bhp (186 kW) Chevrolet 327 cubic inches (5,358.6 cm3) V8. HT In early 1969 the Monaro range was awarded Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 1968. The model then continued through two minor facelifts, with firstly the HT Monaro range released in 1969 followed by the HG Monaro in 1970. With the HT Monaro, 'GTS 327' became 'GTS 350' following the replacement of the Chevrolet 327ci (5.4 L) V8 by the 300 bhp (224 kW) Chevrolet 350ci (5.7 L) V8.There was also an automatic version of the 'GTS 350' introduced which used a lower power version of the 350ci (5.7 L) engine coupled to a 2-speed Powerglide transmission. HT Monaro also marked the phasing out of the 5.0 litre Chevrolet V8 and the introduction of two locally made V8 engines, the 253 ci (4.2 L) and 308 ci (5.0 L). Just prior to introduction of the HG range, Holden made available as an option - except with the Monaro 'GTS 350' - a new locally-produced 3-speed automatic transmission, called the Trimatic. The HT and HG models of the Monaro can be distinguished from the HK by the adoption of plastic grilles (previously metal), a round speedometer instead of "strip" style allowing for bringing the tachometer into the main instrument cluster instead of on the floor console, rubber front suspension bushes instead of the HK's sintered bronze, and larger taillights where the turn indicators also wrapped around the now slightly undercut edges. Bodywork 'go-faster' stripe designs (delete options) varied for each series; HK stripes were offset to the driver's side of the bonnet (hood) and bootlid (trunk), the HT had two broad stripes down the centre of the car, and the HG had subtle "sidewinder" stripes running along the top edge of the fenders, under the windows and finishing just before the rear pillar. HT and HG models also had twin air scoops / vents incorporated into their bonnet, which served no real purpose in delivering air into the engine bay. HG In July 1970, the HT was replaced by the HG. Although it was a new model, it was merely a cosmetic revision of the HT model. The HG Monaro also sported different striping (delete options) which were known as "sidewinder" stripes which rang along the top edge of the fenders, under the windows and finishing just before the rear pillar. The 'GTS 350' models no longer had the 350 Chevrolet badge on the fender, but rather a bold decal stating '350' as well as blackouts that covered the air-vents on the bonnet. The GTS badge originally above the gills in the fenders would be removed and would now be black instead of red (with the badges being placed on the passenger side of the grille and boot). The taillights had a cleaner look and the grille was redesigned. Because the HG would not be participating in Bathurst (the Torana GTR XU-1 took over from the HT), the suspension was softened allowing for more comfort. The HG would be the final model for the generation and the last to use the original body shell.[2] South African market Some HT series Monaro 'GTS' coupes were exported to or assembled in South Africa from imported parts by General Motors South African (GMSA)at the Port Elizabeth assembly plant. Later the HG series Monaro was assembled and sold in SA badged as the Chevrolet SS. At this time GMSA had made a decision to market most of its products as Chevrolets. The Chev SS as it became known in SA was based on the HG Monaro with revised front styling unique to the SA model and incorporating four headlights and large turn indicators in the front edge of the fenders above the bumper. Most of the Monaro / Chevrolet SS Coupes assembled in SA were fitted with Holden 308 engines. The Chevrolet 350 in³ (5.7 L) engine was available as an option in the GMSA assembled Chevrolet SS.[3] ![]() ![]() It's beautiful, isn't it? You'll notice it pretty much shares the same body style as contemporary Opels and Vauxhalls. Biante's a truly marvelous line! All of my Biantes came from a collector down under- they cost a lot of money, and they took forever to get here, but they were well worth it. ![]() ![]() |
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| Swifty | Mar 29 2010, 07:47 PM Post #2 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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I don't have that one, and am compelled to seek it out now! Great car!
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| craftymore | Mar 29 2010, 10:41 PM Post #3 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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Super quality is the norm for Biantes. This is no exception. So cool to see some muscle from down under!
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| james_autos | Mar 30 2010, 02:53 AM Post #4 |
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What a beauty! And you're right about it looking like Opels - reminds me of the Kadett Coupe and the Commodore. |
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| harlans toys | Apr 3 2010, 07:18 PM Post #5 |
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thats a lovely model i would like to get one of those |
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