1969 Holden LC Torana SL 4 Door Sedan
Sold: $7,500
Specifications
| Engine | In-Line 6-cylinder 161-cid |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 3-speed Automatic |
| Body Work | Sedan |
| Colour | Egyptian Bronze |
| Interior | Black |
| Trim | Cloth/Vinyl |
| Wheels | Steel |
| Brakes | Disc/Drum |
Description
The LC Torana was introduced in October 1969 as a substantial revision of the HB, turning what had essentially been a re-badged Vauxhall Viva into a truly Australian car. Available with both four and six-cylinder engines (the bigger-engined models had a longer 100-inch wheelbase) and
in two or four-door body styles, the new Torana was a particularly handsome design.
The LC Torana was awarded Wheels magazine's coveted Car of the Year prize for 1969 and quickly became the bestselling car in its class.
Trim levels included the S and SL, while for the more sporting driver there was the new GTR. Bench or bucket front seats were also an option, along with disc front brakes. A more-powerful 161 in³ engine (badged as the '2600') was made available soon after the model's release in the more upmarket SL and in the two-door sports model, the GTR, as a 2600S with a two-barrel Stromberg WW carburetor. Later in production, the 161ci engine was replaced with a larger 173ci version (badged as the '2850') which also made it into the last of the LC GTR cars in two-barrel form.
