Base models came with an imported Opel 1900 four-cylinder, while optional engines ranged from 2.85 and 3.3 six-cylinder units to 4.2 and 5.0 V8 engines. However, most Toranas left the factory with six-cylinder engines under the hood; V8 models in non-performance trim were rare. The 5.0 V8 was worth the extra cost, though: output was 250 hp at 5,000 rpm and 320 ft-lbs at 3,400 rpm, hauling around a body weighing only around 2700 lbs. It could be selected in sporty SL/R 5000 trim; the SL/R package was also available with the 3.3 six and 4.2 V8.
Your welcome Johno…
13 thoughts on “Johno’s beloved cars, the Australian version of the Chevy Nova.”
Nothing like a hot Sheila in the back of my Torana!
Better hope Johno doesn’t see that, he might think you are appropriating being an Aussie…
You’re welcome, Cederq. Seeing as there are no images visible in this post, I can’t tell if one of the most famous Torans coupes is shown, Lindy and Michael Chamberlain’s SL/R hatch.
The Torana was very popular as an import among Asian and other countries that required RHD cars, but I was never a Holden lover. GM really shot themselves in the foot when they shut down GM Holden.
When are you going to feature decent cars, the Aussie Valiants?
Lemme guess, the pink one was Johno’s.
Phil knows what an apostrophe is, and where and how to use them. Guido may do also, but probably doesn’t care. Either one will give you advice when you need it, and you do. Need it, that is.
That Sally chick you’ve mentioned might give remedial lessons in English, if she thinks she may also save you’re soul.
What are babbling on about? My grammar and syntax is correct for proper speaking American English, not that bastardized Aussie British You asseverate…
I don’t drink enough beer to be an Aussie (despite trying)
The second picture (the red Holden Torana) – that model was produced and sold in the UK as the Vauxhall Viva HB (the HA version was a copy of the Opel Cadet, the HC was squarer and lost the coke bottle shape). My family had a British racing Green Viva exactly like that one but with square headlights.
Dull, but worthy, I suppose.
I still remember that Chevy tried to market the Nova in Mexico, and couldn’t sell a single one. Try “No va” in spanish.
Being a former GM guy I heard that story eons ago and just laughed but I would own one of those hot rod nova’s if available.
The next to last pic looks like the bastard offspring of a three way between a Maverick, a Pinto, and a Monza.
Leigh
Whitehall, NY
Australia has some strange cars. Holden was responsible for the re-issue of the GTO when they put out the Monaro. When I was in South Australia for a job I needed a truck. I got a Ford Falcon Ute with a turbo charged inline 6. It was a performance screamer that got fairly good gas mileage.
Those cars aren’t any good. They’ve got the steering wheel on the wrong side. The Swedes woke up back in the late 60s and moved to driving on the proper side of the road. Soviet Canuckistan also drives on the proper side. The UK and Oz? They’re still somewhere back in the 1300s
Nothing like a hot Sheila in the back of my Torana!
Better hope Johno doesn’t see that, he might think you are appropriating being an Aussie…
You’re welcome, Cederq. Seeing as there are no images visible in this post, I can’t tell if one of the most famous Torans coupes is shown, Lindy and Michael Chamberlain’s SL/R hatch.
The Torana was very popular as an import among Asian and other countries that required RHD cars, but I was never a Holden lover. GM really shot themselves in the foot when they shut down GM Holden.
When are you going to feature decent cars, the Aussie Valiants?
Lemme guess, the pink one was Johno’s.
Phil knows what an apostrophe is, and where and how to use them. Guido may do also, but probably doesn’t care. Either one will give you advice when you need it, and you do. Need it, that is.
That Sally chick you’ve mentioned might give remedial lessons in English, if she thinks she may also save you’re soul.
What are babbling on about? My grammar and syntax is correct for proper speaking American English, not that bastardized Aussie British You asseverate…
I don’t drink enough beer to be an Aussie (despite trying)
The second picture (the red Holden Torana) – that model was produced and sold in the UK as the Vauxhall Viva HB (the HA version was a copy of the Opel Cadet, the HC was squarer and lost the coke bottle shape). My family had a British racing Green Viva exactly like that one but with square headlights.
Dull, but worthy, I suppose.
I still remember that Chevy tried to market the Nova in Mexico, and couldn’t sell a single one. Try “No va” in spanish.
Being a former GM guy I heard that story eons ago and just laughed but I would own one of those hot rod nova’s if available.
The next to last pic looks like the bastard offspring of a three way between a Maverick, a Pinto, and a Monza.
Leigh
Whitehall, NY
Australia has some strange cars. Holden was responsible for the re-issue of the GTO when they put out the Monaro. When I was in South Australia for a job I needed a truck. I got a Ford Falcon Ute with a turbo charged inline 6. It was a performance screamer that got fairly good gas mileage.
Those cars aren’t any good. They’ve got the steering wheel on the wrong side. The Swedes woke up back in the late 60s and moved to driving on the proper side of the road. Soviet Canuckistan also drives on the proper side. The UK and Oz? They’re still somewhere back in the 1300s