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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
CHRYSLER VF Valiant Pacer
Released March 1969                                                                              The Pacer four-door sports sedan heralded Chrysler's push into the younger market and especially those demanding high performance. Its stunning red and black grille and sporty looking exterior stood it out from the rest of the Valiant VF line up.

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
CHRYSLER VF Valiant Pacer
Released March 1969                                                                              The Pacer four-door sports sedan heralded Chrysler's push into the younger market and especially those demanding high performance. Its stunning red and black grille and sporty looking exterior stood it out from the rest of the Valiant VF line up.

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
BATHURST RACING SERIES                                                 VALIANT VF Pacer
Ryan/Cable
Bathurst ‘69 saw the debut of the Valiant Pacer; driven by Graham Ryan and motoring journalist, Mike Kable. Despite spending considerable time in the pits, the Pacer finished the race for a fourth placing in class C.

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.

TR63D
CHRYSLER VF Valiant Pacer
Released March 1969                                                                              The Pacer four-door sports sedan heralded Chrysler's push into the younger market and especially those demanding high performance. Its stunning red and black grille and sporty looking exterior stood it out from the rest of the Valiant VF line up.

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.

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.

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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