Holden Monaro GTS
 
 Holden Monaro GTS mighty Monaro, Bathurst blaster, mountain mauler, created to win the Bathurst 500 which it did in 1968 and 1969.The first true Aussie built two door muscle car, the Holden Monaro GTS.
 
 
Holden Monaro GTS was first introduced as a two door pillarless hardtop fitted with a Chev 327c.i.V8,its main aim was to win the annual Bathurst 500 which it did no questions asked in 1968 taking first, second and third outright with ease.

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In 1969 the Holden Monaro GTS was given a minor facelift, the main difference between the 1968 HK Monaro GTS and the 1969 HT Monaro GTS was the use of a plastic grill over the previous models metal one.
 
The Holden Monaro GTS for 1969 also upped the ante with the fitment of the ever popular Chev 350c.iV8 and again the Holden Monaro GTS was entered into the Bathurst 500 which it again won coming first and third outright.
 
In 1970 the Holden Monaro GTS received another minor facelift and was not given the chance to race in the Bathurst 500 as Holden had decided to go for the lighter, nimbler but less powerful Torana GTR XU1 to pin their Bathurst hopes on. Which is a shame as most people agree that the HG Holden Monaro GTS was the ultimate in performance and handling for that era.
 
Along rolled 1970 and Holden released a totally new Holden the HQ, which was the most radically new model ever produced by Holden since 1948. The Holden Monaro GTS shared all the benefits of this new model, which delivered new levels of structural integrity and a totally new rear suspension layout that gave the Holden Monaro GTS great rough road stability and grip.
 
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The HQ Holden Monaro GTS shared influences from both the US and Europe, the recessed grill reflected European trends while the bulging muscle lines above each wheel arch and the wrap around bumper with lights was straight from the Pontiac GTO.
 
The HQ went through several phases over its long model life, the Holden Monaro GTS coupe followed suite and was given a major upgrade in 1973 to coincide with the release of the Holden Monaro GTS 4 door.
 
 
I personally love the HQ Holden Monaro GTS (but I’m probably biased as I own one) with its blacked out grill looking like a road devouring intake, the pillarless coupe roofline and the wrap over rear window are breathtaking in their simplicity and beauty.The Holden Monaro GTs coupe and 4 door fitted with the Chev 350 are rare beasts as most buyers at the time opted for the home grown 308.So long live the mighty Holden Monaro.