He's offered up some info and pics on his dads old car
Thought maybe you guys would like a look and maybe be able to add to the history if you know anything about this car
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Bruce1 was taken in 1974
Bruce2 is in front of the Collie police station in 1974
Car spec's
1971 Holden LC Torana GTR XU1 (Bathurst Special) 1 of 200. Purchased new at Collie. 186 Cubic Inch 180 horsepower motor, Colour Lima Mint with black interior. Registration No. CO 80.
Modifications � Head ported and polished, 0.020 planed, Extractors fitted. 6 inch rims with 205/60 X 13 Dunlop tyres, Davies Craig thermal fan (gain of 6 useable horsepower supposedly) CDI ignition.
Differential ratio changed from 3.36 to 3.55 for rally work (3.08 also supplied with some cars)
All tuning to manufacturer�s specifications with attention to detail.
Carburettors - triple CD Stromberg as standard. Use sewing machine oil in dampers and ensure correct seal on piston valves by lapping together with Brasso
Suspension settings
Camber Racing - 1 � deg Road � � deg
Castor + 3 � deg + 2 � deg
Toe in 1/32� 1/16�
Anti sway bar 10 �� 10 ��
Car used as every day driver and in sports events as member of Light Car and Collie Car Clubs.
1975 competed in State Rally Championship with the best placing of a third outright.
Car since broken up with body at Claremont Speedway and engine in a racing boat.
