The final model of the original Monaro series was the limited edition HX LE coupe introduced in August 1976. Yet while it did not carry the Monaro nameplate, Holden fans regard it as a true blue member of the breed.
The run of just 580 LE coupes was produced at Holden's Pagewood plant in Sydney, which specialised in the exacting low volume assembly of luxury Statesman and Caprice models.
As a tribute to the Monaro heritage, these last coupes were custom-built as top-shelf Holden models, with gold pinstriping and large 'LE' lettering on the model's distinctive metallic crimson.
Four headlight (quartz halogen) HX Premier front and integrated, colour-keyed front and rear spoilers and unique gold-finished 14x7-inch polycast wheels completed the distinctive visual package.
The HX LE came only as a package with Holden's 308-cid V8, the Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and Salisbury limited slip differential - all high-performance Monaro hardware.
The passenger compartment combined GTS features with a walnut finish dash fascia and centre console, with crushed velour and cloth trim.
Its comprehensive equipment listing included power windows, power steering, power aerial, integrated air conditioning, heated rear window, quadraphonic eight-track cartridge player and tinted windows.
