American Reaction! The Aussie Muscle Cars That Americans Were Afraid Of!

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  • @adriaandeleeuw8339
    @adriaandeleeuw8339 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    As an Apprentice we put a well tuned but factory unmolested genuine XY PHASE 3 GTHO Falcon on our trade school chassis dyno....it made 405bhp at the rear wheels.

  • @jimmartin9704
    @jimmartin9704 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    The Phase 3 had anywhere from 360 to 380 hp, that figure of 300 was what ford quoted to keep insurance premiums low

    • @petergoodwin2465
      @petergoodwin2465 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      More like 400 hp.

    • @jimmartin9704
      @jimmartin9704 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@petergoodwin2465
      They all varied, but l remember Paul Carthew saying this, so I'm just quoting him

    • @petergoodwin2465
      @petergoodwin2465 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's not hard to get massive results from a Cleveland. They did quote low numbers all the time. I bought a wrecked xe 351 cop car. Dropped the engine in my Xt gt , the thing was an animal. Would do 12 seconds easily all day.

  • @kevkoala
    @kevkoala 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    There was no Toranas shown other than the Concept one. They didn't show the LJ GTR-XU1 that Pater Brock drove to victory in the 1971 Bathurst nor did they show the A9X Toranas that shat all over the Fords in the 1979 Bathurst as a result of the Ford 1-2 at the 1977 Bathurst (I think you might like to see the 1977 Bathurst video! ;) )

    • @chuckselvage3157
      @chuckselvage3157 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Brock won the race in 1972 not 1971.

    • @GM-fh5jp
      @GM-fh5jp 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This was early stuff.
      the Toranas of that time weren't known as "muscle cars"...if anything a "sports coupe" or "two door coupes".
      Not every single video about Aussie cars has to feature Brockie's GTR-XUI.
      There's plenty of content out there that goes right into it all. So less critique of what is actually on screen rather than what you *personally* want might be good for everyone...

    • @jibbsey
      @jibbsey 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@@GM-fh5jp BS, how are the V8 Torries not "muscle cars", how can you have a vid like this and not mention the A9X that won bathurst 7 laps ahead of the 2nd place car! 😂 The GTRX wasn't even a damn production car FFS 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @Paul-w9r1r
      @Paul-w9r1r 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@jibbsey I also wondered why the Toranas weren't mentioned? Big HP in small, light well tuned chassis.

  • @sammy_dog
    @sammy_dog 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    where were the Toranas like the GTR XU1 and A9X.
    Any list of Aussie Muscle cars without the A9X isn't worth looking at
    They made four Torana GTR-Xs from memory but i have no idea why they put it in this video as it was a concept car

  • @anthonypirera7598
    @anthonypirera7598 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Thanks for showing this video. The Torana last time I knew where it was it was at Holden's training centre called Maytec and it was just on the floor but I have no idea where it is now after Holden closed down. The car that won Bathurst in 1972 up against the Ford Falcon GT was a Torana XU1 a 6 cylinder (I don't know why it wasn't in the video)and I like the Judas Priest Pain killer tee shirt.

    • @brycejames8770
      @brycejames8770 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      It’s in the National Motor Museum Birdwood South Australia.

    • @anthonypirera7598
      @anthonypirera7598 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@brycejames8770 thanks for that

  • @davelockhart5250
    @davelockhart5250 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I love the Australian muscle cars. I never even knew they existed until the 2000s. It gave us one quarter more muscle cars in the world. Love all the variants

    • @mikevale3620
      @mikevale3620 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You love all the 'variants'...I love all the Valiants.

  • @cozdm7264
    @cozdm7264 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    This needs more home work. missing the XU1, SLR, and the Monaro was not finished at the HX

  • @auslaner50
    @auslaner50 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Valiant Chargers were also adopted by the NSW Police as pursuit cars in the 70's. When the 'culprits' saw these cars with police lights flashing. The 'chasee' soon pulled over in the knowledge there was no way in heck they were going to lose these beauties! (I'm a HOLDEN girl) but hubby's police vehicle had a special growl that turned heads that fast it almost caused whiplash! "HEY CHARGER!" ;)

    • @djshotty
      @djshotty 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      For the better part of 50 years NSW HWP have had as pursuit vehicles some of the most powerful and fastest police cars on the planet. Think of the BA/BF/FG Falcon XR6 Turbos that were doing 100kmh in 3.7 seconds, the one-off FG Falcon XR8 Special built by Dick Johnson Racing (it has a V8 Supercar engine in it) and the many different models of V8 Commodores that have seen life as HWP cars.

  • @gb-vw9vh
    @gb-vw9vh 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    enjoy this video every time. gday johnny rock and the purring sounds band. another video to watch is the ford falcon 70,000 mile durability run. part 1 etc. very cool as they bash the cars non stop to eliminate future problems and adapting the car to australian conditions.

  • @FarnarkleKing
    @FarnarkleKing 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    In the video, it states that the government passed "super legislation" to curb car manufacturers making cars more and more powerful. This is simply not the case.
    In the mid-seventies, a Sydney Sunday newspaper ran a front page scare story about Australian vehicle manufacturers planning to build 260km/h “supercars”. State and Federal politicians were appalled and wanted to make legislation to ban these types of cars, unfortunately they soon realized that it was too prohibitively complicated. They opted for a cheap, easy solution. Any car manufacturer that produced "supercars" wouldn't be considered for any government fleet vehicles sales Australia wide. The concept of Australian supercar manufacturing died overnight.
    P.S. As a former Ford worker (Geelong) and diehard, I forgive you for following Brisbane, but only just, and I mean just.

  • @raceyrache8463
    @raceyrache8463 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    9:11 born and bred Holden fan, but the Phase 3 was THE FASTEST sedan in the world for that year.

    • @jobdone3700
      @jobdone3700 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It was more than a year

    • @retrotom5346
      @retrotom5346 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      In its dreams Maserati Quattroporte was faster.

    • @jobdone3700
      @jobdone3700 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @retrotom5346 The figures Ford Australia produced were underrated. Having said that, the Maserati was only 3 mph faster in its fastest form on paper . In reality, the Falcon was faster, quicker, weighed less, and had over 100 Hp more than the Maserati .

    • @retrotom5346
      @retrotom5346 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jobdone3700 the top speed for the xy was 142mph top speed for the Masserati Quattroporte series 2 made up to 1970 was 158mph were do you get the 3 mph from so if it has a slower top speed it's not faster.
      Besides that you have full size Galaxies with 428's that had a top speed of 150mph & were available as 4 doors the police package us cars it even says on the wiki page about the Dodge ones being faster not to mention i'm sure a 427 impala 4 door ordered with the right ratio would be faster.
      If your going to say big us cars don't handle maybe go watch the 64 Galaxies that ran in Europe.

    • @retrotom5346
      @retrotom5346 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jobdone3700 but yes the XY around a race track would beat the Masserati pretty easily.

  • @baggerdave
    @baggerdave 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Hey there JB, another Ford fan here also. Unfortunately they never made a two door version of the GT HO. But you guys have a 1966 two door coupe that is very rare ( most people preferred the Mustang back in the day) It’s always been a dream that if I win the lottery here then I will head over to the States and hunt one down and convert it to right hand drive! Got to have a dream right? Never seen that Torana before, wow! what a nice car! Great video JB! Cheers

    • @stephenvelden295
      @stephenvelden295 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I got a 28000 mile original 1966 Falcon Futura Sports Coupe here in Perth. All original. No way would I convert it to RHD. It would totally ruin the car!

    • @baggerdave
      @baggerdave 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@stephenvelden295 Well done on owning a 66 coupe. I disagree though. I see it no differently to having a right hand drive Mustang here. I have seen a couple of 66 coupes here at car shows with GT grills and lights that were R/h drive and they were amazing. Anyway it’s just a dream!

    • @stephenvelden295
      @stephenvelden295 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @baggerdave I've been playing with American cars for 45 years. Believe me converted cars are a pain. When you need to repair something that is part of the conversion it will be difficult to find what parts were used. Plus they NEVER drive the same.

    • @johnd8892
      @johnd8892 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I saw an XT GT Falcon two door in right hand drive that Ford Australia displayed at the Melbourne Motor Show in 1968.
      I did not generate enough interest for Ford to put it into production.
      Shannon's made a vid of a local guy who made a replica by importing a US two door like Ford Australia did.

    • @baggerdave
      @baggerdave 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@johnd8892 Hey there John. I have a sneaky feeling that I read or heard that the two door coupe r/h drive was in production in Sth Africa back in the day?

  • @deanbritton7436
    @deanbritton7436 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The Holden Torana's were my favourite and weren't on the list, except the concept . Starting with the 1970 LC GTR (I had one) to the 1973 LJ GTR XU1 all the way up to the A9X and the LXSS Hatchback they were fantastic cars. My LC was a straight six, did 0-60MPH in 5 secs and top speed of 220kmh. Fun little car as they were so light.

  • @Hapkido82AUS
    @Hapkido82AUS 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    FX to HG Holdens had same basic platform, which was essentially a right hand drive 40s Chevrolet.
    And the Australian Falcon was based on a RHD US Falcon from 1960.
    Combined with US sourced engines they were very American anyway.
    The most Australian car was probably the completly local HQ to WB Holden if using the local engines.
    The Torana?, they were Opel based...

    • @johnd8892
      @johnd8892 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No forties Chevrolet were a unibody car like the Holden's were from the start.

  • @bon7572
    @bon7572 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    G'day JB, There is a video about the unreleased Torana, If I remember correctly someone bought 1 of them. I'll share more videos in the Discord for you.

  • @thatfelladownunder9396
    @thatfelladownunder9396 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was a kid during the muscle car era here in Aus. I was a carspotting kid. Holdens especially. Any time I saw anything that resembled a muscle car I’d look for the engine capacity badge, look in the drivers window to see what the speedometer went up to. Anything to tell me I was looking at a special car. It was always thrilling to see a HQ Holden with a 350 badge for instance. It was a great time to be alive.

  • @garystokes9979
    @garystokes9979 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    out the 1971 VH Hardtop, CH Hardtop and VJ Hardtops. An American design made here in Adelaide, South Australia. And there's also the VH E55 SE Charger. The VH Pacer was the best of the Pacers. It was Australias fastest, most powerful 6 cylinder sedan for 14 years.

  • @popeye807
    @popeye807 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I'm sorry, a Monaro should NEVER be a 4 door!

    • @alexwallace9832
      @alexwallace9832 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hallelujah brother, I could not agree more.
      Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

    • @308V8HZ
      @308V8HZ 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Dead right mate !!!!

  • @KathleenMcDermott-b1m
    @KathleenMcDermott-b1m 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved this and the sound those classics made …. Your heart thumps and your knees go weak !
    Totally agree with you, I miss the personality of these icons of Aussie motor cars. My first car was a 1972 V6 GT Capri. Awesome little powerhouse and a great car to drive. 😎🙂👍

  • @JosephCowen-fz8vj
    @JosephCowen-fz8vj 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yeah I'm not sure if I commented on this version of this vid , but the real power house Valiant Pacer model that changed everything was not the slant six one , it was the 245ci Hemi Six one , and the power level talked about in the vid was the 245 Hemi Six one at 245 HP .. the Slant six was 160 HP stock and 175 HP . That was the model before the 245 Hemi . 318 V8 LA was also available but 245 ci Hemi Six had more power .

    • @gordonpkm7560
      @gordonpkm7560 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If you were unfortunate enough to find a 318.in your Regal ...
      Out with that junk in with the 265 ...you got a ripper back in the day ..

  • @StevenHaze
    @StevenHaze 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Holden you asked about that destroyed Ford (Chrysler had pulled out before 1979) was the 1979 Torana A9X. In fact as other posts mention the Torana's were overlooked almost completely?
    Although the concept car was never built their were two main chassis both with 2 door and 4 door variants from 1969 to 1979.

  • @SeanGavin-rf5vd
    @SeanGavin-rf5vd 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In South Africa we had the Holden Monaro GTS, Chevy SS which was the same body as the Monaro but different grill and dual headlights and we also had the ford Fairmont GT (Falcon in Oz). Our own home grown muscle cars were the Ford Capri Perana V8 (the only production V8 there ever was) and the Chevy Firenza CanAm V8

  • @akaluke1
    @akaluke1 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    14:00 that Landau is just stunning.

  • @7colliemac
    @7colliemac 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My brother in law had a XA GT Falcon.. went like a rocket, but had lots of cosmetic problems, windshield leaks etc, I drove it once, it had power to burn.

  • @gruntersaurus
    @gruntersaurus 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Muscle cars , Brissy Lions guernsey , JP painkiller t-shirt , you've got good taste my friend....

  • @G.H.O.S.T.254
    @G.H.O.S.T.254 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It always cracked me up that the Ford XA RPO 83 cars were just rebadged Phase 4 GTHO's.
    They had to get rid of their sensitive over stock somehow so just rebadged them all and quietly called them normal sedans.

  • @WolfgangSaiyan
    @WolfgangSaiyan 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In 1971 the gtho was the fastest 4dr production car on the planet, they were advertised to be able to hit 162 mph , my older brother put extractors on his n he was clocked doing 172 mph lol back in the early 80s, fun times

    • @retrotom5346
      @retrotom5346 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Would love to see proof of these 162mph numbers considering every bit of literature claims 142 mph & a theoretical 157 mph with the rev limiter off.

  • @BassMatt1972
    @BassMatt1972 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Australian 70s Chrysler/Valiant Chargers, were based on the Dodge Chargers. But ours were lower, fatter and wider than the US version.
    At one point Chargers we 70% of the production line here in Adelaides Chrysler factory. Like Dodge, a lot of the hi-pro Vals had factory fully adjustable camber etc.
    And #1 HK Monaro has just been restored!
    The 327 V8s were 327 Chev motors.
    12:48 thats a Ford 4 door sedan too, not a coupe etc..
    Ford Landau was a Ford V8 Coupe with retro grill and roll over headlights!! SO cool..

  • @thatfelladownunder9396
    @thatfelladownunder9396 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The GTR-X, or one example of it, normally resides at the Birdwood National Motor Museum in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia. It’s an amazing car. They got so close to production they even printed brochures for it. National tragedy is was never made. IMO.

  • @kevo6190
    @kevo6190 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I like this Bloke👍🇦🇺🇺🇸😀

  • @truesouth4784
    @truesouth4784 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I remember all us kids running around yelling "Hey Charger" and holding up the two finger victory sign, every time a Valiant Charger drove past. From what I remember, the NSW Police used Chargers as their highway patrol vehicles.

  • @mort8143
    @mort8143 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    'Hoey's', ie Ford's GTHO Phase 3, was the duck's guts as far as Aussie muscle cars went. The few still around are worth big bucks. My Dad had an XA GT. Not as butch, but still a tyre shredder. Holden's 308 A9X was a goer as well. Thanks for the video. 🇦🇺👍
    Hey, I'm with you on modern cars. They're all look the same..I love vintage tractors for their individuality as well. 😀

  • @raceyrache8463
    @raceyrache8463 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The car that beat the falcons, was the L34 optioned SL/R 5000 Torana. Then came the XC Hardtop 1/2 finish and then the mighty A9X Torana. Which won the ‘79 Bathurst by 6 laps with the fastest lap recorded on the final lap ❤

  • @tcullen3684
    @tcullen3684 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    If you're a Ford fan, Johnny. Search: 1977 Bathurst finish

    • @paulfernandez3747
      @paulfernandez3747 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Was that when Ford took cars to America for tuning😂😂😂

  • @snoopychrysler
    @snoopychrysler 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    We Canadians KNEW our Australian buddies had MOJO!!! It was one of the reasons there's the Mercury S-33, Beaumont SD396, and Duster 440 Mikado!!! My sorrow is that Jealousy from Detroit ruined EVERYTHING for both Australia and Canada!

  • @michaelbambrick7568
    @michaelbambrick7568 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great memories but big gaps.
    The obvious one missing is the Holden Torana - check out TH-cam for a close up of an earlier 6 cyl version in:
    XU1 Torana - Triple 45 9:12 DCOE Weber Carburettors
    And then check then the legendary A9X V8 version on its final lap at Bathurst in 79:
    Peter Brock goes God mode at Bathurst in the A9X Torana

  • @308V8HZ
    @308V8HZ 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    AI knows FA about Aussie muscle cars , I should know , I own one . Great reaction mate . ( listening to that AI was painful )

  • @7colliemac
    @7colliemac 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where was the Holden Torana SLR 5000 .. that car was a Beast.. equally as good as any car shown here.

  • @Grandadsjunk
    @Grandadsjunk 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like your t shirt I'm a mopar fan here in new Zealand my wife is a ford we are talking real cars pre 1980 she has a 54 customline with a 239 flathead electronic injection and 4 Porsche turbos with adlebrock heads aussie made a good selection of muscle cars

  • @G.H.O.S.T.254
    @G.H.O.S.T.254 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The guy made a mistake, the 225 Slant 6 never made 245HP.
    I think they mixed it up with the 245 Hemi 6 cylinder found in the next model VG.
    I had one of those 1969 VF Valiant sedans, but it was a Regal and not a Pacer. But mine was optioned with the rare 225 slant 6 cylinder Pacer engine. 180HP, it was terrifying with all round drum brakes. It was Turqouise with Parchment interior. Such a stunning car.
    They messed up the Sportsman as well, they didn't have V8's. He is mixing it up with the Charger 770 E55.
    I also have a Sportsman Charger. It has a 265 inline 6 with a 4 speed manual on the floor. Mine was with the rarely optioned automatic and I also had another Charger XL optioned with a bored out 245 to 250 from factory.

  • @brycejames8770
    @brycejames8770 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Shame about the ai narration. 😉I have a picture I recently took of the Torana GTR x, it’s the National Motor Museum Birdwood South Australia. I’m sure there is a walk around video somewhere on here. 🍻

  • @gjamieson1956
    @gjamieson1956 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Goodday Mate ,at the same time ,Holden had a purple promotion Ute very special saw it in person beautiful, try and find it

  • @rahowherox1177
    @rahowherox1177 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The pacer had drum brakes and 3 speed gearbox... which really let the valiants down.

  • @roryfish7106
    @roryfish7106 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    the GTR-XU1 blew the doors off the GT HO

  • @PryceMortensen
    @PryceMortensen 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you have a look at your chevy’s over there from 1948 onward at your cars you will see that they resemble most of the early Holdens

  • @raceyrache8463
    @raceyrache8463 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Most of the early Holdens were mini Chevs

  • @popeye807
    @popeye807 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In the 70s it was win on Sunday, and you could buy it on Monday.

  • @GTFORDMAN
    @GTFORDMAN 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    no Holden untill the 6.2 Maloo even got close to matching the GTHO for out right speed lol a lot of Holden fans will say the LJ GTR-XU1 because it won thanks to a monsoon and a nanny state government banning the Phase IV, but no that needed a series of unfortunate events to happen in order for the XU1 to compete!

  • @MichaelBraid-xf3dw
    @MichaelBraid-xf3dw 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where did the E49 Chargers ran unbeatable against the very top XY Falcon GTHO was on New Zealand race tracks

  • @peterhoulis1184
    @peterhoulis1184 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I owned 2 LJ GTR toranas , HQ GTS MONARO 2DR , and i regret selling them back in the day

  • @mikeplantagenet2983
    @mikeplantagenet2983 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In that era, Australian muscle cars actually handled well. You could tackle winding roads without dying. American muscle cars could only go fast in a straight line.

  • @benjaminbobadilla9379
    @benjaminbobadilla9379 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Holden made some bad ass cars.

  • @Daniels_ATS_W900
    @Daniels_ATS_W900 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    #JohnnyBasement... This man is naming these cars and i never heard of these extra name tags, Im Australian and grew up around these cars, WTF dude?

    • @johnnybasement430
      @johnnybasement430  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Got me my fellow trucker! I ran longhaul as well as oil tankers for many years! Also, I didnt make the vid, just reacted to it! Stay safe out there driver!🚛😎

  • @davidcruse6589
    @davidcruse6589 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They also missed the Torana a9x and xu1 models

  • @chuckselvage3157
    @chuckselvage3157 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Phase 3 was at the time the fastest production sedan in the world and was beaten by the Lotus Carlton, according to magazine sources.

    • @johnd8892
      @johnd8892 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Beaten finally many years later. Near thirty years.

    • @retrotom5346
      @retrotom5346 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There were faster 4 door cars like the Masserati Quattroporte series 2 built up to 1970.

  • @paulbell4062
    @paulbell4062 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mate tell me about it I can't even change a light globe now, and I'm not joking 😑

    • @PaulA-bv1rt
      @PaulA-bv1rt 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I have to remove the corresponding wheel to get to the headlights and then it was like reading braille with mangled fingers to get the new bulb in.

    • @paulbell4062
      @paulbell4062 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@PaulA-bv1rt LOL fair enough 🤣

  • @sam-v6p
    @sam-v6p 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    America thought the phase 3 was a joke as all performance models in the us were coupes

  • @mickvonbornemann3824
    @mickvonbornemann3824 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How can anyone be afraid of what they don’t even know exists?

  • @gordonpkm7560
    @gordonpkm7560 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The first monaros, had crap 307's they weren't any good until they got 327chev ..
    the 307/8 were junk right up to the 70's the 70's Statesmans spent more time in the Garage than on the Road, a huge let down, It was a awesome, driving car, comfort, an fantastic long distance drive ..

  • @gezzac100
    @gezzac100 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm with you Johnny, they don't have the style of today's boring designs.

  • @phillcc8524
    @phillcc8524 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    your reaction tells me that American Manufacturers need to produce compact 4 door high performance cars , get away from the rolling brick style of the "trucks"

  • @andymills2985
    @andymills2985 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The phase 3 should be number 1

  • @techo61
    @techo61 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    4:45 That is a V8, not the slant 6!

  • @michaelfisher3434
    @michaelfisher3434 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Only 2 GTX -R were made one was crushed . Other in museum

  • @benjaminbobadilla9379
    @benjaminbobadilla9379 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Australian cars are way better than American cars

  • @markducote9437
    @markducote9437 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Check out TCM Bathurst !!! Touring Car Masters , you'll luv it !!!

  • @soco13466
    @soco13466 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Holden was owned by GM. Lots of GM in the cars.

  • @x-man5056
    @x-man5056 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    4 dr. cars are not "muscle" cars. They are Mom cars. Putting a big engine in a Mom car does not make it a muscle car. Makes them "sleepers".

  • @stevep2430
    @stevep2430 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    He missed the Torana xu1

  • @ldnwholesale8552
    @ldnwholesale8552 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bloody hell, show a Pacer? with a slant 6 that shows a 318 Regal. Tilleys blue Pacer has had a 360 in it for years
    The GTR X shown here is a LONG way from the one we saw in 71. Outside basically the same but dash, trim etc nowhere near. There ever only was one. owned by GMH. Originally white with LC steering wheel, instruments etc. With GTR wheels Silver car is tye same car with among other things UC wheels.
    Ph3 was basically a Boss 351. Power was around 380hp. There is more now than in 71! Ph 3 was slower over the quarter than a 6 pack Charger. But higher top speed.
    The Muscle car Charger was always the Charger RT 6 pack. Eventually 302hp 265 engine with triple Webers. 770 was a luxury sports. Nice car but not muscle as such. Waffles 4.3 Hemi and shows a 318!
    XA RPO was a 300hp engine with a couple of god bits to help racecars. Never anything else The Ph 4 would have been a 4 door. Not the fat arsed heavier thing they raced

  • @michaelfisher3434
    @michaelfisher3434 วันที่ผ่านมา

    LH Torana A9X

  • @markst.germain9286
    @markst.germain9286 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Didn't all the Aussie cars have small blocks?

    • @chuckselvage3157
      @chuckselvage3157 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes and no.We had Ford Galaxie here with the 390 but that wasn't really a muscle car.They stopped selling them here when Ford developed our version of the LTD.

  • @lppools
    @lppools 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Were is the A9X

  • @Britbikerss
    @Britbikerss 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Pretty lame really ~ No GTR -XU-1, No SLR ~ No L34~ No A9X (especially the LX , superb Torana and giant winner!)
    And some of those listed I have never been really aware of ?? But what would I know!

  • @techo61
    @techo61 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    14:30 What? If the topic is the Monaro 'Coupe' then stick to the Monaro Coupe! Many of the images presented in this presentation are swapping between the four door GTS sedan and the two door Monaro. This is shamefully lazy editing and does nothing to enhance the understanding of our models to those not familiar with the Australian market.

  • @anthonyhein3293
    @anthonyhein3293 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    GTHO PHASE 3 World's fastest 4door sedan in the world! Year 1971 and= Family Car! If you have a good one be prepared to pay 1 million plus for it!