1/18 Scale Diecast Cars

Made by Classic Carlectables, scale 1:18. Ford Falcon XC Ute. Castlemaine XXXX Brewers of Australia Collection No. 2
Opening doors, tailgate & bonnet.
Diecast keg & plastic pallet load included. Comes with numbered certificate, only 1000 made

Named after a region in NSW, and meaning 'high plateau', the Monaro name has become a legend in Australian motoring. The HK was introduced in 1968, with the Monaro version being a 2-door pillarless version available in 3 models, base, GTS and GTS 327. The Holden HK Monaro could be customised with a large range of gearbox and engine options, varying from the 161 cubic-inch 6 cylinder, to the 327 V8.
The base model GTS with the 186S engine was priced at $3,060 with the GTS 327 model costing $3,790.
Being on the same platform as the Kingswood, the Monaro model shared the same fan style speedometer, but the GTS had the inclusion of a full array of gauges. The tachometer would not fit in the common layout and was placed in a unique position on the centre console.
The hero of the HK was the GTS 327, identified by the engine capacity badges on the front quarter. The GTS 327 included a Saginaw 4 speed gearbox, LSD, anti-tramp rods, 25-gallon fuel tank and was good for 250 bhp from a Chevy V8. The GTS 327 was designed for racing, and was able to achieve Holdens first win at Bathurst with Bruce McPhee and Barry Mulholland in 1968.
The HK Monaro range was awarded Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 1968.



Features

Aggressive front end styling of the HK features plenty of chrome. The badges are metallic, to match the finish of the real badges.

The GTS 'sports wheel disc' hub caps sit on top of steel wheel rims. The front wheels featured brake discs that are replicated in etch metal.

The interior of the HK Monaro GTS includes the sports steering wheel and 4 speed manual console. A unique feature to the GTS is the console mounted tachometer.

Form fitting buckets seats have been recreated in soft touch rubber. Fabric seat belts have been included for a realistic appearance.

Fed from a 4-barrel down-draft carburettor, the 327 V8 was good for 250 b.h.p. The 327 also featured chrome rocker covers and air cleaner.

The rear chassis shows off the impressive exhaust system. The dual exhaust system splits into four chrome tipped tail pipes.

The front chassis shows the engine sump, exhaust system and working suspension. The front wheels are even linked to the steering wheel.

Item includes certificate and production number plate, mounted to the chassis.

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To farewell Lowdnes in his final race as a full time Supercar driver, the #888 Autobarn ZB livery in stunning metallic gold and black was created to specially replicate the first ever Triple Eight livery Lowndes raced in 2005-06! The impressive livery was a surprise ' even to Craig Lowndes and was finished off with a special gold helmet and race suit for the veteran's 294th and final Championship event as a full-time driver. He even received an honour guard formed by other teams and drivers leading to the grid for the Sunday race. Having joined Triple Eight Race Engineering in 2005, Lowndes has had his most successful times with the Triple Eight team behind him ' including 12-straight top 4 finishes in the Championship and 6 Bathurst wins!

Released in 1963, the EH has was one of Australia's most popular selling cars. With a new engine, clever styling changes, and competitively priced, the EH was the fastest selling car in Australia. Catering to a wide audience, the EH was available in nine different models. Two of those models were commercial vehicles, the Utility and Panel van, both sharing the rear styling from the previous EJ model.


The new powerplant, dubbed the 'Red' engine was more powerful and economical than the previous 'Grey' engine, it also required less maintenance. The 149cui delivering 100hp (up 33% on the previous 'Grey' engine), while the 179cui delivered 115hp (up 50%). Although both of these engines, as well as the Hydramatic transmission were available on the Utility and Panel van. Almost all of the models sold were 149cui with the manual transmission. But they were designed to be sent to work, with durable laminated hardwood trays and rated to half a ton carrying capacity. The cars even featured the removal of the drivers side door lock as a safety feature when driver was making deliveries.

Item includes certificate and production number plate, mounted to the chassis.