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TR61
HOLDEN VC
Commodore SL/E Sedan
Released March
1980
The stunning
shadow tone exterior colour scheme became available for the first time with
the release of the SL/E. At release, the 4.2L V8 sold for $12,950. |
TR61. Holden VC Commodore SL/E Sedan. Holden
Commodore. Made in China. © 2005. Trax. Original
Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top
Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR61B
HOLDEN VC
Commodore SL/E
Sedan
Released March
1980
The stunning
shadow tone exterior colour scheme became available for the first time with
the release of the SL/E. At release, the 4.2L V8 sold for $12,950. |
TR61B. Holden VC Commodore SL/E Sedan. Holden
Commodore. Made in China. © 2005. Trax. Original
Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top
Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR61C
HOLDEN VC
Commodore L
Sedan
Released June
1981
Only 225 of
this model are known of to date that were built by Holde
to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the merger of GM and Holden in
Australia. While built as an L model, it had much of the SL/E gear. However a
number of features were unique including the
pin stripe, paint colour, transfers and a numbered plaque above the glove
box. This was the first Holden model to be numbered. |
TR61C. HOLDEN VC Commodore L Sedan. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Top Gear Pty
Ltd. |
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TR62
HOLDEN VH
Commodore
SS
Released March
1982
This limited
edition SS option was only available in two colours, white or red, and was
released initially with a 4.2 litre, V8 coupled with a 4-speed manual. Its
flashy tweed interior set the SS apart from the rest of the Commodore line
up. |
TR62. Holden VH Commodore SS. Holden
Commodore. Trax. Made in China. © 2005. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR62C
BATHURST RACING
SERIES
HOLDEN VH
Commodore
Terry Finnigan/John
Gates
This colouful 2MMM and Ipec sponsored
entry from 1982 was amongst the first crop of the VH to race at Bathurst.
While the car had to retire early, this model is a great example of race day
livery of the era. |
TR62C. Holden VH Commodore. Holden Commodore. Trax. Made in China. © 2005. Bathurst Racing Series.
Terry Finnigan/John Gates. Trax.
Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR62D
BATHURST RACING
SERIES
HOLDEN VH
Commodore
Bernie
Stack/Wayne
Clift
Bathurst 1984
saw VH and VK Commodores competing. This VH entry not only finished the event
but also was the subject of many keen race photographers with its
eye-catching sponsor's decals. |
TR62D. Holden VH Commodore. Holden Commodore. Trax. Made in China. © 2005. Bathurst Racing Series.
Bernie Stack/Wayne Clift. Trax. Original Australian
Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR63 |
TR63. Chrysler VF Valiant Pacer. Trax. Valiant Pacer. Made in China. © 2005. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR63B |
TR63B. Chrysler VF Valiant Pacer. Trax. Valiant Pacer. Made in China. © 2005. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR63C |
TR63C. Valiant VF Pacer. Trax.
Valiant Pacer. Made in China. © 2005. Bathurst Racing Series. Ryan/Cable. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR63D |
TR63D. Chrysler VF Valiant Pacer. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Top Gear Pty
Ltd. |
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TR64
CHRYSLER VG
Valiant Pacer Sedan
Released March
1970
Chrysler's VG
model line up heralded many firsts for an
Australian car at the time. The Pacer sedan provided three hemi engine
options, the standard 145, E31 and the powerful E34. |
TR64. Chrysler VG Valiant Pacer Sedan. Trax. Valiant Pacer. Made in China. © 2005. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR64B
CHRYSLER VG
Valiant Pacer Sedan
Released March
1970
Chrysler's VG
model line up heralded many firsts for an
Australian car at the time. The Pacer sedan provided three hemi engine
options, the standard 145, E31 and the powerful E34. |
TR64B. Chrysler VG Valiant Pacer Sedan. Trax. Valiant Pacer. Made in China. © 2005. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR64C
BATHURST RACING
SERIES
Valiant VG
Pacer
Chivas/Ryan
Bathurst 1970
Saw two factory entries from Chrysler, one being the pair of Doug Chivas and Graham Ryan. Competing in Class C, they
managed a 2nd in this class and 4th outright. |
TR64C. Valiant VG Pacer. Trax.
Valiant Pacer. Made in China. © 2005. Bathurst Racing Series. Chivas/Ryan. Trax. Original
Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top
Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR64D
CHRYSLER VG
Valiant Pacer
Sedan
Released March
1970
Chrysler's VG
model line up heralded many firsts for an
Australian car at the time. The Pacer sedan provided three hemi engine
options, the standard 145, E31 and the powerful E34. |
TR64D. CHRYSLER VG Valiant Pacer Sedan. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Top Gear Pty
Ltd. |
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TR65B
SPECIAL CUSTOM
EDITION SURFER WAGON HOLDEN FJ
Station
Wagon
Built During
1954
Little is known
about the FJ wagon apart from the fact that it was built using the FJ Panel
Van platform. While it never went into full production, 24 were built as
special orders for dealers throughout 1954. An original example is on display
at the National Motor Museum located in Birchwood, SA. |
TR65B. HOLDEN FJ Station Wagon. Trax. FJ Holden. Made in China. © 2004. Special Custom
Edition Surfer Wagon. Trax. Original Australian
Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR66
FORD XW Falcon
Ute
Released June
1969
Ford did a
great job in capturing the new style of the XW on its commercial vehicles line
up. Buyers had a choice of four engines including the new 351 cubic inch V8. |
TR66. Ford XW Falcon Ute. Trax.
Falcon Ute. Made in China. © 2006. Trax. Original
Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top
Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR66B
FORD XW Falcon
Ute
Released June
1969
Ford did a
great job in capturing the new style of the XW on its commercial vehicles
line up. Buyers had a choice of four engines including the new 351 cubic inch
V8. |
TR66B. Ford XW Falcon Ute. Trax.
Falcon Ute. Made in China. © 2006. Trax. Original
Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top
Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR67
FORD XY Falcon
500
Ute
Released October
1970
The launch of
the XY gave buyers more engine and transmission options than previously
offered by Ford and the Ute was no exception with thirteen combinations overall.
Although not widely published, buyers could also select the GS option for
their Ute. |
TR67. Ford XY Falcon 500 Ute. Trax. Falcon Ute. Made in China. © 2006. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR67B
FORD XY Falcon
500 Ute
Released
October
1970
The launch of
the XY gave buyers more engine and transmission options than previously offered
by Ford and the Ute was no exception with thirteen combinations overall.
Although not widely published, buyers could also select the GS option for
their Ute. |
TR67B. Ford XY Falcon 500 Ute. Trax. Falcon Ute. Made in China. © 2006. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR67C
FORD XY Falcon
4WD
Ute
Released
November
1972
The launch of
the XY gave buyers more engine and transmission options than previously
offered by Ford and the Ute was no exception with thirteen combinations
overall. Foreseeing the looming popularity of 4WD vehicles, this was Ford's
attempt at a home grown version. |
TR67C. Ford XY Falcon 4WD Ute. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Top Gear Pty
Ltd. |
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TR68B HOLDEN HK
Premier Sedan Burgundy
Metallic Released
January 1968 “New Generation
Holden” were the words selected to triumph the
arrival of the HK. The new Premier sold for $2,510 and was not only the
biggest Holden sedan to date but also offered the most number of options. |
TR68B. Holden HK Premier Sedan. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Top Gear Pty
Ltd. |
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TR69
FORD XD Falcon
Utility
Released
September
1979
Ford's release
of the XD model brought with it a completely new body shape and the Ute could
be ordered in the base or GL version. A three-quarter tonne payload capacity
soon saw the XD commercials used extensively throughout Australia. |
TR69. Ford XD Falcon Utility. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Top Gear Pty
Ltd. |
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TR70
FORD XD Falcon
Panel Van
Released
September
1979
Ford's release
of the XD model brought with it a completely new body shape and the Ute could
be ordered in the base or GL version. A three-quarter tonne payload capacity
soon saw the XD commercials used extensively throughout Australia. |
TR70. Ford XD Falcon Panel Van. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Top Gear Pty
Ltd. |
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TR70B
Amoco
Petroleum
FORD XD Falcon
Panel
Van
Released
September
1979
Ford's release
of the XD model brought with it a completely new body shape and the Ute could
be ordered in the base or GL version. A three-quarter tonne payload capacity
soon saw the XD commercials used extensively throughout Australia. |
TR70B. Ford XD Falcon Panel Van. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Top Gear Pty
Ltd. |
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TR70C
Blaze Yellow
FORD XD Falcon Sundowner
Panel Van Released October
1979
Ford's release
of the XD model brought with it a completely new body shape and the Ute could
be ordered in the base or GL version. A three-quarter tonne payload capacity
soon saw the XD commercials used extensively throughout Australia. Ford
released the wildly coloured ‘Sundowner’ in direct competition to the Holden ‘Sandman’
and the subsequent Chrysler Drifter. The ‘Sundowner’ could be ordered in
either the Falcon, Escort or transit panel van models. |
TR70C. Ford XD Falcon Sundowner Panel Van. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Top Gear Pty
Ltd. |
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