A pair of Monaro GT racecars powered by an Australian built version of the 427 cu in Corvette C5-R engine was built by Garry Rogers Motorsport (GRM) to compete in the Australian Nations Cup Championship and won the 2002 and 2003 Bathurst 24 Hour races. Up until then the nation’s premier touring car title had been dominated by imported makes since its inception in 1960; firstly Jaguar Mk I and Mark 2 before the mid-‘60s V8 onslaught of Ford Mustangs. This is a very rare offering, the 1971 Norm Beechey 350 C.I. Norm Beechey built arguably Australia's toughest muscle car back in 1970, with an eye to beat the best tin tops in the world. Money was tight for Gordon in those days so Dad arranged for the bits of the smashed one to be welded back together, then machined it back to as new condition and it ran on Gordon's car forever thereafter. To some, he was the closest thing Holden had to a star racing driver, before Peter Brock. Mar 6, 2019 - Explore Auswastenq's board "Ht monaro" on Pinterest. Wasn't it originally Warwick Yellow (a pale yellow, standard HK GTS colour) before it went Electric Blue? McPhee himself said it wasn't his. With the Beechey name tagged to it's history it's bound to sitting in someones shed by now. [41][42] The four racing cars have likewise made their way into collections, with their racing careers shortened by regulation changes. It was originally Bright Blue metallic and then painted Shell yellow toward the end of it's racing life with Norm. In reality, however, the quoted price tag was for both an HRT 427 and the first HSV VS GTS-R ever built. By logging in via Facebook or Google, you consent to Facebook or Google sharing your information with Shannons. NORM BEECHEY. The only HRT 427's in existence are two road cars and four racing versions (the latter built by Garry Rogers Motorsport for use in the short-lived Bathurst 24 Hour race and Australian Nations Cup Championship), each of which cost about A$500,000 to build. CLASSIC CARLECTABLES. To some, he was the closest thing Holden had to a star racing driver, before Peter Brock. Beechey competed in the Australian Touring Car Championship from 1963 to 1972 winning the title in 1965 driving a Ford Mustang and in 1970 at the wheel of a Holden Monaro. I used to see it often as we passed on the "back" way to the circuit. I'd imagine it need the same amount of work as the Bob Jane Monaro going by the pic. Feb 12, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Orchid Anton. View cart for details. It holds the honour of... Nine times Bathurst winner and Australian racing hero Peter Brock drove this car to an unbelievable victory at Bathurst in 1979. Other unique fittings included: AP Racing six-piston racing brakes, ram air induction, Motec instrument panel, two Sparco Pro 2000 seats and a half roll cage.[36][38]. I'm just wondering if anyone knows if it … SPECIAL GOLD LIVERY. Can we say how it was regarded as one of Brocks best race cars, or how that ... No GTHO falcon can come close to this ford built animal. I find it kind of hard to believe the car would still be rotting in said paddock. Got his name somewhere. Retroautos October - The XW Falcon: Design to Driv... Vauxhall XVR Dream Car’s Aussie Connections. Discover (and save!) 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About this item. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1:18 Norm Beechey Holden HT Monaro 1971 #1 Classic Carlectables 18153 at the best online prices at eBay! 1/18 CLASSIC HOLDEN HT MONARO BEECHEY 1970 ATCC WIN 50th ANNIVERSARY GOLD 18710, , but backed by eBay Money Back Guarantee. CLASSIC CARLECTABLES. Beechey competed in the Australian Touring Car Championship from 1963 to 1972 winning the title in 1965 driving a Ford Mustang and in 1970 at the wheel of a Holden Monaro. MUST HAVE MODEL FOR ANY COLLECTION. " He contested and eventually won the 70' championship after a … Ferrari America: Italian V12 elegance with star-sp... Retroautos September - Colonnades! All rights reserved. Here Pete enters Hell Corner ahead of 1970 Champion Norm Beechey’s 1970 Holden Monaro HT 350 GTS. The Holden Monaro four-seater convertible, codenamed Marilyn, was a fully operational one-off concept car, it was never intended to reach production. The portion of that figure attributable to the HRT 427 is estimated at $790,000. Similarities could be drawn with the HRT 427, however, the GTS-R was never intended for road-use but for a one-make racing series. Car painted Shell blue over the summer- this colour and stripe combo ex-factory standard (R Thomas). HT Monaro GTS 350: Is This Holden’s Greatest Muscle Racer? Classic cars and motorcycles reviewed with knowledge and passion by one of Australia's leading automotive writers. [40] In June 2010, the concept car was re-sold at auction in Sydney to an anonymous Queensland buyer at the far lower price of A$350,000. THE MODEL YOU WILL GET IS NEW. $6.00. A beautiful Norm Beachey Monaro. This 1:43 scale model is brand new and has never been removed from the box. Of course, there had to be room for the pipes, the intakes and everything else. Greenlight 1 18 First of The V8 Interceptors 1974 … [43][44], The HSV GTS-R concept car, codenamed P120, was unveiled at the 2004 Sydney Motor Show. If it's the same one, they were claiming it was the Bruce McPhee/Barry Mullholland GTS. See all Item description. Engine upgrades during that time included dry-sump lubrication and Repco-modified Lucas fuel injection. HOLDEN HT MONARO. Motorcycle Insurance, and His car's huge front air scoops for brake and engine cooling seemed to grow in direct proportion to the increased competition Beechey had to contend with in 1971 (as seen here) and his final season in 1972. It was Norm's fourth and final title, the first ever ATCC championship for Holden and most significantly, the first Aussie car to win our own championship. 700016 - Norm Beechey, Monaro & Bob Jane, Mustang - Bathurst Easter 1970. THE MODEL YOU WILL GET IS NEW. In fact, the first GRM-built car in 'nuclear banana' yellow underwent shakedown laps at Calder Park before a half day's testing at Winton wearing the race number "427". Ssssshh Terry, too many people are doing that already. So as not to preempt the HRT 427's launch the following week, for its sneak Bathurst 1000 unveiling, the yellow Monaro wore the Tander's GRM V8 Supercar race number "34" before reverting to "427" for the 24 Hour race. It was then shown to the media and public at the Bathurst 1000 race a week before the HRT 427 was unveiled at the 2002 Sydney Motor Show. Community Forum Software by IP.Board, This is not recommended for shared computers. Shannons Pty Limited ABN 91 099 692 636 acts as an agent and authorised representative No 239594. Get the item you ordered or your money back. NORM BEECHEY. I think it had a red front clip on it. You will probably find race reports where Briggs and Beechey were at the same meeting... or at least concurrent meetings in different states. Postage, returns & payments. - Best Selling in Contemporary Manufacture, Greenlight 1 18 First of The V8 Interceptors 1974 Ford Falcon XB 13574 Mad Max, 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 product ratings, BRUDER 1:16 MAN TGS Side Loading Garbage Truck - 03761, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 product ratings, BRUDER 2744 Man TGA Cement Mixer Betonmisch LKW, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 product ratings, 1:18 XA Ford Falcon RPO83 Coupe (Polar White) Classic Carlectables 18665, Greenlight 1:18 Mad Max 1973 Ford Falcon XB Diecast Car, 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 product ratings, AUTHENTIC 1: 18 MODEL HOLDEN 1966 HR PREMIER ITEM 18671, Hot Wheels DJJ39 1966 Batmobile with 1:18 Batman and Robin figures, Holden Diecast Vehicles Classic Carlectables, Classic Carlectables Holden Diecast Racing Cars. after it ceased racing in 1971, probably 1973. Not already a member of Shannons Club? Absolutely, I was there when Mike Gore first got the 350...He bought it complete with the transporter truck when Beechey gave up racing. His adoring fans were lined up in their thousands to watch not only the resumption of the Beechey / Geoghegan battle but a host of serious contenders now entering the Championship: Allan Moffat in the full spec 1969 Trans Am Mustang, Bob Jane in a matching car to Geogehgan’s 68 Mustang GTA and serious Porsche additions. It was very big. © MOTORSPORT NETWORK 2020. Other car insurance options are available. =)) ___________________________Brendon Hagarty. You currently have javascript disabled. I have seen pics of it on motorsportarchives.com allegedly rotting away in a paddock in WA, but that was 2002. Page 1 of 2 - Norm Beechey's HK Monaro - posted in TNFs Archive: Does anyone know what happened to Norm Beechey's HK Monaro? I'm just wondering if anyone knows if it …

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