This LX-generation Holden Torana SL is an ever-popular classic Australian sedan, which has been transformed into a stand-out ‘restomod’ custom with a raft of choice upgrades. Under the bonnet now sits a naturally aspirated 434-cubic inch (7.1-litre) Dart Chevrolet small-block V8 built by Pavtek and Initial D Racing, delivering up to 485kW (650bhp) to the rear wheels via a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission with paddle shift. This example was first registered in June 1977, and has been with the seller and reportedly second owner for one year. It was last registered in Victoria in 2023, and is now located in Queensland, though it is currently unregistered, and the seller notes that the RWC will be provided for any Queensland buyer. This show-stopping build was featured in the January 2022 issue of Street Machine magazine, and was a Street Elite entrant at MotorEx 2022. The odometer indicates 698 Kms, though this is understood to be the mileage covered since the rebuild, and the car’s true, total mileage is not known. Build year: 1977 This LX-era Torana SL is now finished in the stylish hue of Grigio Silverstone with subtle custom air-brushed chequered flag artwork on the sides of the bonnet bulge, over a red Nappa leather-trimmed interior, featuring a contrasting black dashboard and carpets, a body-coloured dashboard inlay with custom air-brushed Brock-tribute artwork, metal seat ventilation holes, and silver and aluminium trim. It rides on a set of 15-inch 3.5J front and 10J rear Center Line Auto Dragway alloy wheels, which are fitted with mixed tyres. Externally, this Torana SL has undergone a full shell restoration, and now features mini tubs, a smoothed-out engine bay, tucked bumpers, a reverse bonnet cowl, and stretched front wings, as well as having undergone a complete underside detail including wheel arches, and panel gap and exterior line detailing. Inside, the cabin has been fully retrimmed in red Nappa leather including custom boot upholstery to match the interior, and has been fitted with custom bolstered front and rear seats to match the rear tubs, Auto Meter gauges, a custom one-piece dashboard, a fibreglass flat-panelled floor, a custom centre console and door trims, electric windows, billet buttons and panels, and a Billet Specialities steering wheel with matching leather trim that has been adapted to the standard Holden column with a custom paddle shift set-up from Powertrain Control Solution in the US. It is now fitted with a 434-cubic inch Dart Chevrolet small-block V8 engine built by Pavtek and Initial D Racing, which features a Tremaniac Racing billet NXTGEN intake, a Plazmaman 105mm throttle body, FuelTech FT550 ECU, DRP alloy heads, a custom-ground hydraulic-roller cam, Scat H-beam rods, JE custom forged pistons, Scat forged 4340 steel crank, a high-volume oil pump, a Hi Energy sump, 550cc injectors, Holley EFI pump, MSD 12-magnet crank and cam sensors, eight FuelTech IGN1A coils, MSD leads, a custom RACE Radiators two-core alloy radiator, Spal dual fans with billet water cans, and custom 2-inch primary extractors through to a black ceramic coated front to back 3-inch cross-flow exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers and electric exhaust cutouts and v-bands built by Boosted Fabrications. There is a custom 75-litre low-profile aluminium EFI drop-tank from Bain Racing and lots of billet componentry including one piece rocker covers, bonnet latch/catch and hinges by OC Billet. Please note: a full breakdown of all upgrades can be found in the photo gallery. The car comes with the Certification of Modification (QLD), the PCS paddle shifter user’s guide, the FT550 owner’s manual, the power window relay installation guide, the TCU 2300 / paddle shifter harness diagram, two keys, and photos of the build process and underbody. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: a full respray was carried out as part of the restoration, and the interior has been fully retrimmed. This Torana’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in February 2024 at an indicated 690 Kms, which consisted of an engine oil and filter change. This LX-generation Holden Torana SL is an ever-popular classic Australian sedan, which has been transformed with a raft of discerning upgrades into a stunning ‘restomod’ custom. Now presented with a stylish Grigio Silverstone finish over rich red Nappa leather upholstery, and boasting a custom interior, and a highly potent 434-cubic inch V8, alongside a host of choice supporting upgrades, it would make a stand-out addition to any collection, and a head-turning companion for weekend drives, fair-weather cruising, and classic and custom car show visits alike. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. 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