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If there is any Pics of The Pink SMP V8 at Harry Firth HDT HQ or Holden Skunk Works,Its up to Holden or HDT to Unleash them,i have asked Holden on there Facebook Site,They said they will check there Secret Squirrel Archives and put on there FB Site,but as i type this has not happened,or there is none. ???????????

You would think there be Pics of the GMH SMP V8 LJ XU-1,as Pics of Joe Felice Lone o Ranger Car has Surfaced,We need Holden to unleash a Pic or Harry Firth if they have any of the Pink Beasty,We know the Pink car was at HDT HQ at some stage in 1972 hence Ian Tate Comments in A.M.C Mag issue 9,XU-1 V8 Story. 

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Three pink V8s was rumour and innuendo, but it's good to see the rego details for the known one are there - would be great if it turns out the rego continued after the supposed crash tests........

There should be some pics in Harry's vault taken by HDT of the shop one would assume.....
It's not like it would hide in a corner. Unless it was parked on the street

Grant..

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I own some HDT HQ Workshop Pics,The pics were all taken in October 1972,this Workshop pic, you can see in the Top Right Hand Corner The Yellow LC HDT V8 Prototype (KSN.116)and if you look through the Door Way to the left of the Yellow LC HDT Car,there is a XU-1 Torana parked there,Could it be the GMH SMP LJ XU-1 V8 Prototype ????
By the look of the Yellow LC HDT V8 Prototype,it doesnt look to be a goer and in A.M.C Mag issue 9 V8 XU-1 Story on Page 61, Harry says he was driving the Yellow LC HDT V8 as his Personal Transport at the end of 72.
So from Robbo Wheels Magazine Feb. 1973 Story there was a Actual V8 Prototype at HDT HQ and Ian Tate said Pink Car was at HDT HQ.
The V8 Test at Calder with the SMP V8 LJ XU-1 was done on the 31/5/1972 this is where Brocky drove the SMP Beast and Bondy drove the 6Cyl HDT LJ XU-1 Race car,and the SMP Car was not Handling that well,they went back to HDT HQ that night and took the Suspension(Coils&Shocks)out of the yellow LC HDT V8 to put in the SMP Beast and went back to calder the next day and the SMP Beast was Seconds Faster than the 6Cyl HDT LJ XU-1 at Calder 

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The yellow is the ex-Bond racecar, so it would have been kept as it had logbooks and history.

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In to days Mail,i got a Letter from Vic Roads,Dated 22/12/2009
That my request under the Freedom of Information Act for Vic Rego Number LEX.900.
Been My Request for the Vic Police First Application for Registration of a Motor car, (LEX.900)
That my Request is bing processed,so hopefuly it will arrive soon,i did a Requst for the Joe Felice Lone O Ranger,First Application for Rego as well,why i was at it,The Lady i spoke to on the phone this morning at Vic Roads said that if LEX.900 was first owned by GMH they will leave the Owners name (GMH) not Scrubbed out as GMH is not a Pvt Owner,As the Rego will be GMH and for Example not Joe Bloggs,Down the road Street Etc Etc.
So it will be ok not to Srubb it out,So Hopefuly LEX.900 will come up as a Pink colour on the First rego Paper,as we know its a LJ XU-1 from my past Phone Call to Vic Roads,in them Saying it was a 1972 Holden,with the Engine Number starting with JP.
So we will wait to see when it arrives.

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'2runa', on 30 Dec 2009 - 19:04, said:

Al
it Would be interesting to see when GMH sold it then 

Once it arrives,and it is Pink and if GMH is the First Owner i will do a A.O.M.C Check on it,from its original engine number as well.
I told the Vic Roads Freedom of Information place i was doing History info on the GMH V8 LJ XU-1 Prototypes,as i sent them some info to look at,so they know why im chasing there history,plus i told them that GMH said they were all killed off by Holden,But Joe felice Orange prototype wasent,and i told her that i Believe that the Pink car might not of been destroyed as well,and thats what im trying to work out if it had been Destroyed or not.
So the History i sent her,she could read it and get a idea of the Pink and Orange Car history.
It depends when GMH Destoryed pink car,as if it was Rego in 1972,then it had Rego to 1973,Joe Felice Orange Car was at GMH in 1974 as per pic of Joe Orange Car at Phillip Island in 1974,and Joe got a White LH SLR5000 to replace the Orange Beast,so would the Pink Car of been around to 1974 as well ????????? 

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'2runa', on 31 Dec 2009 - 19:28, said:

My Guess is that the 72 vehicle was the SMP suggested and retained LEX 900 during the 70'S and perhaps beyond ...time will tell but I'm sure the information that's archived will prove this to be the case

From a Couple of Pics i have seen,someone from HDT or Holden had the SMP LJ XU-1 V8 Prototype at the 1972 Bathurst Race and 1973 Bathurst Race.
There a Pic on the Old Race Photos web site,its when Peter Brock drove back into the Pits area after Winning the 1972 Bathurst, He Pulls up where the HDT Pits Spot was,he just got out of the 1972 HDT LJ XU-1 (28C Car) and he standing next to Ian Tate and there is other HDT Boys there and Heaps of Officials wearing White Overalls with Black and White Bathurst 500 Baseball type hats on,But in between Ian Tate&Peter Brock there a SMP Car in the Background,if there wasent so many Officials and people around you would see it better,So did Harry Firth drive the SMP V8 Prototype to the 1972 Bathurst Race ???.
Joe Felice Lone o Ranger V8 Prototype was first Vic Rego in Sept 1972,and the 1972 Bathurst race was on Sunday 1/10/1972 But you would think Joe would of Drove the Orange car to the 1972 Bathurst race,and there is Pics of joe orange car in the Pits Paddock in 1973 Bathurst Weekend.
There a Pic of Joe car parked in the workshop at Bathurst Motors in 1973,The 73 Bathurst Weekend and if you Look through Joe Orange LJ Front Window through to Rear Window there is a SMP LJ XU-1 Parked behind Joe Orange car,Now if this is the SMP V8 Prototype parked behind Joe car,which i Believe it is,then the SMP LJ XU-1 V8 Prototype was still around to Sept-Oct 1973 at that stage. 

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'xu2308', on 02 Jan 2010 - 11:46, said:

'2runa', on 31 Dec 2009 - 19:28, said:

My Guess is that the 72 vehicle was the SMP suggested and retained LEX 900 during the 70'S and perhaps beyond ...time will tell but I'm sure the information that's archived will prove this to be the case

From a Couple of Pics i have seen,someone from HDT or Holden had the SMP LJ XU-1 V8 Prototype at the 1972 Bathurst Race and 1973 Bathurst Race.
There a Pic on the Old Race Photos web site,its when Peter Brock drove back into the Pits area after Winning the 1972 Bathurst, He Pulls up where the HDT Pits Spot was,he just got out of the 1972 HDT LJ XU-1 (28C Car) and he standing next to Ian Tate and there is other HDT Boys there and Heaps of Officials wearing White Overalls with Black and White Bathurst 500 Baseball type hats on,But in between Ian Tate&Peter Brock there a SMP Car in the Background,if there wasent so many Officials and people around you would see it better,So did Harry Firth drive the SMP V8 Prototype to the 1972 Bathurst Race ???.
Joe Felice Lone o Ranger V8 Prototype was first Vic Rego in Sept 1972,and the 1972 Bathurst race was on Sunday 1/10/1972 But you would think Joe would of Drove the Orange car to the 1972 Bathurst race,and there is Pics of joe orange car in the Pits Paddock in 1973 Bathurst Weekend.
There a Pic of Joe car parked in the workshop at Bathurst Motors in 1973,The 73 Bathurst Weekend and if you Look through Joe Orange LJ Front Window through to Rear Window there is a SMP LJ XU-1 Parked behind Joe Orange car,Now if this is the SMP V8 Prototype parked behind Joe car,which i Believe it is,then the SMP LJ XU-1 V8 Prototype was still around to Sept-Oct 1973 at that stage.

I rang Lindsay Ross up to get Permission to Post this Pic up from the
www.oldracephotos.com 
This is the Pic of Peter Brock pulling up in the Pits Paddock where the HDT Boys were station for the Sunday 1972 Bathurst Race


Lindsay Ross asked me to tell any Torana Owners on the site,if you are after Old race Pics of Torana's,please visit
www.oldracephotos.com there is alot in Action back in the day and pit paddock Pics 

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'MustardGTR', on 27 Aug 2008 - 20:54, said:

There is a 6/72 SMP in Perth or at least there use to be. Here's how the story goes:-

��Seems like just the other day I looked at a 6/72 LJ XU1 "unfinished project" which was advertised in the W.A. weekend classified. I made the phone call, got the details and went over to check the car out all in 5 minutes, as it was literally one suburb away. The car had been painted blue at some stage but it was complete (except CD175's), just unlicensed. So I made an offer and got a handshake and nod from the seller.
As the seller went into his house to collect paperwork, others arrived to view the car. One of the guys who arrived took one look at the car and with little hesitation intercepted the seller before he had the paperwork for me. At this stage I was busy noting down body number, VIN number, id plate details, etc. Next minute the seller was back telling me the deal was off - better offer from the other guy @%+!*.
Dazed and confused I left, but the worst was yet to come! I followed up on the vehicle ID, including the paint code: PAINT:568-13891

I still remember the car vividly�.wouldn't you if you missed out on a SMP XU1 for 3K!.  

PS: I still have the VIN details, etc

Mustard GTR
sent me a PM Listing the SMP LJ XU-1 Details,and asked me to Post its Vin etc

82911 JL204607
JP161368
6/1972 Adelaide Built LJ XU-1

82911
546-A
1840-40X
568-13891

Is this SMP LJ XU-1 still alive ????????? 

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Hi Peter,

Whats the build date of your car ?
going by the JP it appears to be early 72

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Will update from the above couple of posts soonish - she wants me to do housework!!

Current List

1972 SMP LJ GTR XU-1's

1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)PWH.161,Qld, Ex GMH Promo Car Confirmed

1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)MR XU1/xui dave car,Qld Confirmed 
1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)514 PAE Waynes Car,Qld Confirmed
1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)England,UK Confirmed
1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane built?) Vin 82911JL...254, torana38/Auckland (ex Aus 73) can be confrimed by Dave Johnson GTRXU1 Club NZ 
6/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)NSW (82911 old car) Confirmed
x/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)CHUBBYs car/Albany Unconfirmed

3/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Adelaide Built)Miss Pinky Car,NSW Confirmed
3/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (XXXXXXX XXX)John Car New Zealand Confirmed
5/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Adelaide Built)XU.100 Car,Victoria Confirmed
8/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Adelaide Built)Fly's XU-1 Car,NSW Confirmed
x/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (XXXXXX XXXX)Michael Elliott's/Champion's Museum,Qld Unconfirmed
1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Adelaide Built) 82911JL202297 ,Victoria Confirmed 
SMP LJ GTR's

3/1972 SMP LJ GTR (Adelaide Built)Ex-Melbourne Vic,Now Qld Confirmed
x/1972 SMP LJ GTR (XXXXXX XXX) YAP-43B, ACT, Painted in Purple Unconfirmed

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'enderwigginau', on 09 Jan 2010 - 11:43, said:

Will update from the above couple of posts soonish - she wants me to do housework!!

Current List

1972 SMP LJ GTR XU-1's

1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)PWH.161,Qld, Ex GMH Promo Car Confirmed
1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)Aldo's Car,Victoria Confirmed 
1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)MR XU1/xui dave car,Qld Confirmed 
1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)514 PAE Waynes Car,Qld Confirmed
1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)England,UK Confirmed

6/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)NSW (82911 old car) Confirmed
1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Brisbane Built)CHUBBYs car/Albany Unconfirmed
1/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Adelaide Built)82911JL 254Paul Burnet Car,Auckland NZ,torana 38
3/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Adelaide Built)Miss Pinky Car,NSW Confirmed
3/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (XXXXXXX XXX)John Car New Zealand Confirmed
5/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Adelaide Built)XU.100 Car,Victoria Confirmed
8/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (Adelaide Built)Fly's XU-1 Car,NSW Confirmed
x/1972 SMP LJ XU-1 (XXXXXX XXXX)Michael Elliott's/Champion's Museum,Qld Unconfirmed

SMP LJ GTR's

3/1972 SMP LJ GTR (Adelaide Built)Ex-Melbourne Vic,Now Qld Confirmed
x/1972 SMP LJ GTR (XXXXXX XXX) YAP-43B, ACT, Painted in Purple Unconfirmed

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Did you make a change Allan?
Grant..

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'enderwigginau', on 12 Jan 2010 - 12:59, said:

Did you make a change Allan?
Grant..

Yes Grant
Hope thats ok, I Put in the Month for Chubby SMP Car 1/72
And Paul Burnet NZ SMP XU-1 was a Adelaide Car due to the 82911 had a JL in it. you had it as a Brisbane car
I hope thats ok to change. 

[enderwigginau]

Thanks for that - missed the JL.

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great to see this topic in the latest copy of australian muscle car magazine well done guys

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The Dragstrip SMP LJ XU-1 from the 1990's its Vic Rego Number Looks to be PZD.092.
I remember Aldo telling me there was a SMP LJ XU-1 that used to Drag Race this Car might be it.


This SMP LJ XU-1 was in the Summernats in 1990's,its NSW Rego Number is PMM.482


This SMP LJ GTR was for sale in Melbourne Victoria and the Purple LJ XU-1,they were together for sale in 1990's,Maybe the SMP GTR is the one that went to Brisbane from Victoria in 2002 Etc.

Someone might remember these Cars and help with information to the SMP Registar

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.A James McCulloch from NSW owned a LJ in Strike Me Pink,not sure if its a GTR or XU-1 or might be a Done up Torana 'S' 2-Door. It had a 308 v8 and Monaro Wheels,dose any one know about this SMP LJ,by look of the Pics of it,James might of been in a Torana Car Club,the Pics are from the 1990's.