Softcover Book Holden Torana GTR XU-1 - Fiv Antoniou

"Holden Torana GTR XU-1" by Fiv Antoniou (1984) is a 200-page illustrated book that documents the history, development, and technical specifications of one of Australia’s most iconic muscle cars. It’s a collector’s favorite for fans of the LC and LJ Torana XU-1 models.

 Book Overview

• Title: Holden Torana GTR XU-1

• Author: Fiv Antoniou

• Publisher: Brooklands Books

• Publication Date: December 1984

• Format: Softcover and hardcover editions available

• Pages: 198–200

• Language: English

• ISBN-10: 0959041206

• Dimensions: Approx. 21 x 28 cm

• Weight: ~540 g

Content Highlights

This book offers a deep dive into the GTR XU-1’s legacy, including:

• Foreword by Peter Brock, celebrating his connection to the car

• Development history of the LC and LJ series

• Bathurst victories and HDT racing results (1970–1974)

• Technical specs, including camshaft profiles, paint and trim codes, and homologation sheets

• Workshop manual supplement and reprinted Holden service bulletins

• Chapters like:

  • The Beginning of an Era

  • A Mountain to Climb

  • Victory

  • GTR-X – What Might Have Been

  • Caring for Your XU-1

This book is a must-have for Holden enthusiasts, restorers, and motorsport historians.