2017 Holden 1972 LJ Torana GTR XU-1 Medallion & Stamp Cover PNC

2017 1972 LJ Holden Torana GTR XU-1 Medallion & Stamp Cover PNCThe iconic LJ Torana GTR XU-1 celebrates its 45th anniversary this year. The Torana story began in the late 1960s, when General Motor Holden captured the Australian youth market with its small bodied yet big performing Torana car models. In 1972, the revamped LJ Torana GTR XU-1 was released. Its finely tuned performance features helped it to become one of the great Australian cars. It boasted a bigger boot lid spoiler, triple Stromberg carburettors and a palette of wild colours.Its 3310-cm3, 3.3-litre six-cylinder engine took the dash from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in just 8.2 seconds.With Peter Brock at the helm and in wet conditions, the Holden LJ Torana GTR XU-1 was able to claim a victory at its third outing in the 1972 Hardie Ferado 500, the first of five Bathurst wins for this model. The victory also led to the "Peter Perfect" nickname for Brock, who drove the race solo. The XU-1 then went on to win the 1973 Australian Touring Car Championship, cementing its reputation as the "Giant Killer".A commemorative $1 Australia Post Stamp along with a commemorative 50c Coin featuring the 1972 LJ Holden Torana GTR XU-1.Postmarked First Day of Cover - Torana Celebrating 45 YEars 1 November 2017, Adelaide SA 5000Australia Post Seal of Authenticity & Genuine Holden Licensed Product.Denomination : MedallionFinish : Silver PlaterMetal : Zinc AlloyWeight : 70 gmsDiameter : 60 mm