1978 Holden GTS - today's tempter

By: Unique Cars magazine

Date: 14.03.2024

1978 Holden GTS - today's tempter

1978 Holden GTS - today's tempter

Last of the line

This was the last hurrah for the big HQ-HZ-series Holdens and premium versions such as the GTS tended to come loaded with extras.

In a feature on this series, we noted: "Visually it scored some of the premium gear: spoilers were now standard, as were the hooded rear-view mirrors. Underneath, you got disc brakes all round.

"The powertrain offerings were essentially as before. The 253 V8 was the base offering, with an M20 four-speed. You could option that with the sportier M21 manual or the Trimatic auto. Splash the cash a little and you could go with the 308 plus M21 or the Hydramatic 400 auto."

This example is running a pretty desirable combination, with 5.0lt V8 and four-speed manual transmission. The seller says it comes with a comprehensive history.

Located to the east of Melbourne, it’s on the market at $125,000.

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