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1972 HOLDEN LJ TORANA GTR-XU1

$183,000

SHANNONS, LOT 78

Holden’s boasted wild hues and clever names, none more so than Strike Me Pink. While it mightn’t be to everyone’s taste, owning the first production model of that colour had bidders in a frenzy. Early in its life this one was raced and in 1993 put in storage until 2017. While it has been largely returned to its original spec some race parts, including a more potent 202ci engine remain. The LJ

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