History
This car is the A9X 2009 and 2018 Torana Nationals winner. The car is an impeccably restored 4 Door Palais White LX L31.
We are informed that the original owner previously owned an L34 Torana which was written off in a car accident. The insurance company paid an amount sufficient for the original owner to acquire this car retaining the written off car. After only a few months the owner was dissatisfied with the performance of his car with the newly introduced emission controlled L31 engines and after taking advice swapped the engine to the superior L34 engine from his written off car. According to the A9X Club of Australia cars A9X Toranas raced with that engine configuration at Bathurst. Although no cars left the factory in that configuration.
http://www.a9xclub.org.au/A9X-Story/
The car is claimed to be personally delivered by Peter Brock at the GMH Bundaberg dealership. We have not been able to verify this claim and when Bev Brock was asked about this matter last year at the Torana Nationals she declined to commit and indicated that Peter was well known to sign books and memorabilia for fans. It is claimed that over 3,000 hours of work went into this fastidious restoration in Tasmania – details verified by the restorer who has volunteered a lot of information regarding the history of the vehicle.
Hand books signed by Brock on delivery. Service books and A9X letter of authenticity.
All original trim in immaculate condition - scoring 10/10. Enormous attention to every detail. Original A9X rims plus Hotwires.
Delivered originally in Queensland then to Tasmania for complete overhaul and restoration. Sold after its concourse and show wins to an owner who did not actually take delivery! Then sold to a collector enthusiast in WA and finally we become the privileged ACT owners buying the car on recommendations and without the need for an inspection.
The car then wins the 2018 Torana Nationals in Canberra ACT – winning the judges Best A9X in the show award and the A9X Australia Club Members Choice Best A9X award.
