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Assorted 1:18 scale diecast model cars by Auto Art

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Product Id

Price

VT Concept Coupe Limited Edition of 8004 pcs with Certificate of Authenticity

GA73432

Gold

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Holden designers were looking at the concept of a coupe version of the VT range as early as 1993. The proportions and the sleek lines of the VT were a natural for the coupe treatment. The Holden design team, headed by Mike Simcoe, who created the VT Commodore produced some beautiful renderings of how such a coupe could look.

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Mike Simcoe's team challenged traditional thinking and worked on the project in secret knowing that they would not get offical funding at the concept stage. It may have been a dream in 1993 but the coupe went from an idea into a reality in under five months.

In October 1998 at the Sydney Motor Show Holden unveiled the VT Commodore Coupe. In February 1999 Holden announced that the VT Coupe will go into production, the stunning new Monaro coupe was born, the first example rolling off the assembly line in October, 2001 - a transition that would take only 22 months.

Monaro V2

By Auto Art

The Monaro was about as close as a car could come to being an instant classic, resurrecting the name "Monaro" that many thought had been consigned to the annals of Aussie motoring history.

GA73489

Metallic Blue

Also available in

"Yellow Devil"

and

"Quick Silver".

Two versions were available, the supercharged V6 "CV6" and Gen III V8 powered CV8. GM knew most punters would opt for the V8, particularly given the sporting nature of the Monaro.

The 235kw Gen III V8 was already held in high regard by anyone lucky enough to punt a VY Commodore SV8 or SS, and wrapped in the beautiful sheet-metal of the Monaro made for a highly desirable package.

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Recalibrations and shift revisions improved the performance of the automatic transmissions, the V8 transmissions also being upgraded for greater durability. V6 engines were fitted with the "dampolator" (a drive isolator and crankshaft bending damper) which helped overcome some of the lusty V6’s harshness, particularly above 4000rpm, endowing the V6 with a freer-revving character.

But there was little by way of engine refinement compared with the V6 units in the Magna and Camry. Sluggish sales of the V6 iteration would see it vanish with the release of the Series III in August 2003. Nobody was surprised, except maybe those that owned a CV6, which is a shame, because the CV6 was just as stunningly beautiful, and offered some sophisocation over the push rod V8 well at least it had an excotic supercharger!

Bently Blower 4.5

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This model is not for sale but we wanted to share the photos of the engine with you.

This is a great model and the bonnet straps are very realist but very fiddly and a pain to put back together. So you don't have to bother we have shared the photos with you!

CV6 standard equipment included: Supercharged V6, 17 x 8 inch alloy wheels, 4 speed automatic transmission, security system, driver and front passenger airbags, driver and front passenger side impact airbags, control link independent rear suspension (IRS), Monaro FE2 Sports Suspension, ABS brakes, traction control, cruise control, basic trip computer, CD player, steering wheel audio controls, power antenna, power socket in centre console, twin cup-holders, air conditioning, power windows. You could option the CV6 with a Limited slip differential (LSD), Holden Assist security and support system.

CV8 standard equipment included, in addition to that listed for the CV6: V8, 18 x 8 inch alloy wheels, 6 speed manual transmission, Limited slip differential (LSD), advanced trip computer, 10-disc CD changer, climate control. Optional equipment included: 4 speed automatic transmission, Holden Assist satellite security and support system. On Series II also: Rear Park Assist, 6-disc in-dash CD changer.

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