How much is a Holden Torana worth?

The Torana is not a highly prized collector car, and would be worth only $1000 or so at most. IT’S hard to put a price on it because it’s not a model that’s highly sought after by collectors. The value is in its originality and condition. I’d think $4000-$5000 would be tops.

What does Torana mean?

to fly
Initial research and GMH records state the name derives from an Aboriginal meaning. The common thought is that Torana means “to fly” or “flight” but there does not seem to be any specific form of language from any of the Aboriginal nations around the areas where GMH had its assembly plants.

Is a Holden Torana a muscle car?

Australian carmakers have built some awesome muscle cars over the years, and the Holden Torana A9X is one such car.

What kind of car is Holden Torana TT36?

Holden today revived a famous Australian nameplate when it took the covers off a sensational showcar called Torana TT36.

Who was the designer of the Holden Torana?

After Simcoe moved on to a new GM design role, the project reins were handed to Denney Mooney and the Torana TT36 became a reality. The brief was to design a high-performance rear-drive sedan that seated four adults in comfort with the exterior dimensions of a BMW 3 Series but the cabin space of a 5 Series.

How big is a Holden Torana compared to a Commodore?

Despite being 200mm shorter than a Commodore in overall length, the Torana boasts a wheelbase of 2845mm (2788mm for a VZ Commodore), giving excellent interior packaging. Holden claims interior dimensions similar to a BMW 5-Series but from a 3-Series-size body.

How old was Ewan Kingsbury when he got the Holden Torana?

T wenty-three-year-old Ewan Kingsbury was thrown in at the deep end. He was off the plane from his native Pomgolia for just a week before being handed Holden’s midsize concept car, then called XP54, and now known around the world as Torana TT36.