1972 Holden HQ Monaro GTS - Orange - 176,865km - Factory 308ci V8 Stroked to 355ci, Muncie M22 4-Speed Manual
1972 Holden HQ Monaro GTS 2-door Coupe. Rear wheel drive. Factory 308ci V8, stroked to 355 cubic inches. 4-speed manual transmission. Indicating 176,865 kilometres. 5 seats.
Description
The HQ Monaro GTS needs no introduction. It is, simply, one of the most important and desirable Australian performance cars ever built. Born at the height of Holden's muscle car era, the GTS combined aggressive styling, genuine V8 grunt, and a racing pedigree that cemented its place in Australian automotive history. This 1972 example is a factory-delivered GTS 308 V8 with verified provenance. The build plate confirms model code DOC370R (genuine GTS 308), the body plate reads 8Q37RDH820822Q (Monaro Coupe, RHD, 308 V8), and the engine number prefix "308H" confirms the original 308 block. This is not a clone or a tribute. It is the real thing.
The factory 308 has been professionally stroked to 355 cubic inches, giving this GTS serious performance. A dyno session at Streetbuilt Racing in Wangara, WA, recorded 315.6 horsepower and 607.7 N.m of torque at the rear wheels. The build features VN heads, a Crane 286 camshaft, Castle headers, twin 2.5-inch exhaust, carburettor induction, and an MSD Blaster SS ignition coil. Vendor advises a Muncie M22 Rock Crusher 4-speed manual gearbox and a 9-inch differential with 3.9 ratio, putting over 600 N.m of torque to the ground through a drivetrain built to handle it.
The car presents in its orange paintwork with good gloss and consistency across all panels. Panel gaps are straight and even. The chrome bumpers show some patina consistent with age but remain presentable. The factory Rally wheels with Holden centre caps and GTS badging are present and correct. Inside, the GTS bucket seats with houndstooth inserts remain intact with wear consistent with the vehicle's age. The factory GTS steering wheel, full instrumentation with tachometer, and original door cards with chrome trim are all in place. An aftermarket stereo has been fitted, and aftermarket parcel shelf speakers are installed in the rear. The underside of the bonnet is cleanly finished in body colour. At the current level of bidding, this represents a genuine opportunity to acquire a factory HQ GTS with a serious performance build and verified provenance.
Features
* Factory 308ci V8, stroked to 355 cubic inches
* Dyno-verified 315.6hp and 607.7 N.m at the rear wheels
* Vendor advises Muncie M22 Rock Crusher 4-speed manual gearbox
* Vendor advises 9-inch differential with 3.9 ratio
* VN heads, Crane 286 camshaft, Castle headers
* Twin 2.5-inch exhaust system
* MSD Blaster SS ignition coil (PN 8207)
* Factory GTS steering wheel with GTS badge
* Factory GTS bucket seats with houndstooth inserts
* Factory Rally wheels with Holden centre caps
* Factory GTS side vents and badging
* Full GTS instrumentation with tachometer
* Original door cards with chrome trim
* Aftermarket stereo system
* Parcel shelf speakers
* Dual exhaust system
* Dyno sheet included
Specifications
Year: 1972
Make/Model: Holden HQ Monaro GTS
Body: 2-Door Coupe
Engine: Factory 308ci V8, Stroked to 355ci
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: Indicating 176,865 Kilometres
Colour: Orange
Seats: 5
Engine No: 308H30535
Chassis No: EHQ26766S
(Key #C7)
Lloyds stock #233677+1
Location of item: 2 Fairford Street, Bassendean, WA, Australia
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