Mopar fans knew him simply as “Mr. Norm,” as he and his dealership were synonymous with Dodge performance in the 1960s. Norman Kraus founded Chicago’s Grand Spaulding Dodge in 1962, right as the muscle car era was set to explode. Mr. Norm’s strategy was to focus on performance, and Grand Spalding Dodge quickly became the Mopar community’s prime source for all manner of go-fast parts. He would champion Dodge performance both on the street and at NHRA dragstrips. In fact, in an altered wheelbase Coronet, Grand Spaulding team driver Gary Dyer would often best the factory-backed Dodge racers.
This 1969 Dodge Charger R/T is said to be one of only 232 examples that left the factory with a 426 Hemi motor and delivered through Grand Spaulding Motors in Chicago Illinois. Probably one of the only one in Australia. Further to this it has only travelled just under 31,000 miles and still wears most of its original paint work. The black vinyl roof and black Bumble Bee stripes along with many other factory options add to this car’s extreme rarity. Included with the car are the original colour coded steel rims that still wear their original red wall Goodyear tyres. The stunning “X9” black vinyl interior is in great condition with options such as a console, an AM radio with rear seat speaker and a left-hand side remote control mirror. An extensive amount of paperwork is with the car including import papers, the original broadcast sheet, dealer invoice and a certificate of authenticity to verify this car is equipped with a genuine Mr. Norm vehicle package and a boot lid signed by Mr. Norm. Includes heaps of spares!! If you are a Mopar enthusiast this car is a must for your collection. Please contact one of our friendly staff to make an appointment to view this car at our Kogarah showroom.
The AMC Javelin is an American front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door hardtop automobile manufactured by American Motors Corporation (AMC) across two generations, 1968 through 1970 and 1971 through 1974 model years. The 1972 model year Javelins featured a new "egg crate" front grille design with a similar pattern repeated on the chrome overlay over the full-width taillights. The AMX version continued with the flush grille. A total of 15 exterior colours were offered with optional side stripes. This Rambler Javelin is a genuine two owner car and one of only 48 Australian delivered right hand drive examples. The striking yellow colour and the Targa style black vinyl roof go nicely with the tastefully upgraded F90 Simmons wheels. Inside the car is all original except for an upgraded B&M shifter, Auto Meter oil pressure, water temperature, voltage gauge, stereo and fire extinguisher. Under the bonnet is the famous 401 engine with chrome accessories, MSD ignition, Edelbrock inlet manifold and air cleaner. Now available for inspection by appointment at our Kogarah facility.
March 1974 had the first completely new Torana body, with the arrival of the larger mid-sized LH series, produced in four-door sedan style only. Despite the larger external size, the car was relatively cramped by mid-1970s standards. The 5.0-litre engine was reserved for the sporting LH Torana SL/R 5000 sedan. A special build derivative of the SL/R 5000 was the Bathurst-intended ‘L34 Option’, of which only 263 were built, with a higher-compression engine with stouter components for more power and durability in competition use. The most notable external feature of the L34 was the bolt-on wheel arch extensions, designed to accommodate the larger racing rims and tyres. Overall, a total of 70,184 LH Toranas was built. A few special models of the LH were built, the somewhat sporting Plus 4 and G-Pak models. The Plus 4 arrived in September 1974 and was an attempt to move a few more of the slow-selling four-cylinder models. The G-Pak, first seen in February 1975, received the 3.3-litre inline-six. Both came with a four-speed manual, sporting instrumentation, and disc brakes in front.
How cool is this?! A stunning representation of the SL/R L32 Torana. One of the very few that has survived in untouched condition. No flares, no spoilers, no drop tank, and factory ordered in attractive Chrome Yellow this beautiful Torana is an absolute pleasure to see as it is. Having only being repainted in the last three years with only very minimal rust repairs and body work required. All the original badging was replaced and blackouts re done to factory specifications. Even the original hubcaps were retained. Open the doors and you are again treated to totally original “19X” black vinyl interior except for the front two seats which were recovered at the same time the car was repainted. The car is displaying just over 74,000 kilometres and the condition of the car matches that perfectly. Under the bonnet is also the original 253 4.2 litre Holden V8 engine without any major modifications. The gearbox is the original M20 unit and shifts through the gears as it should. This beautiful Torana is a stunning example of an L32 and is perfect for weekend cruising and club events. Now available for inspection by appointment only in our Kogarah facility.
Up for sale is a 1974 Holden LH Torana, factory L32 253ci V8, 4 speed manual gear box, and Sunburst Metallic paint as the compliance plates indicate. Now converted to a SLR/5000 replica with its matching number L32 engine with a modified supra W58 5 speed manual gear box. Presented in Yellow with complete SLR interior re-trimmed in traditional golf ball trim finished in black/grey, SLR instrumentation dash, console and SLR steering wheel riding on 16inch Simmons wheels. This vibrant replica is a sure stand out and a real head turner which is a very tidy example and mechanically great, a turn key diver with tuff street appeal, also retains its original log books and paperwork. Now available to view in our Kogarah facility.
1984 Holden VK Commodore BT1 factory 5.0 V8 4speed manual in bright yellow Ex-Police (VIC) Highway Patrol car. This is a unique police pack with a manual gear box which presents in great condition with your typical minor pursuit wear and tear , mechanically fine and drives great with all components in working order , these cars are getting harder to find don’t miss out , now available to view in our Kogarah facility
1996 HSV VS GTS-R factory 5.7lt V8, 6speed manual gearbox with all matching numbers presented in Stunning original (XU-3 Yellah) paint and an untouched interior which still smells like new with a genuine 5,000km from new. Has all its original owners manual with log books, full service history, HSV Compendium, HSV brochures, and as new GTS-R leather jacket & cap. With a total of 85 built and only 12 with an optimised engine upgrade by HRT producing an extra 15KW making it 230KW for a cost of $10,500 from new made these cars very desirable to own. This being a high output optimised version, 1 owner car ticks all the boxes and is a definite investment for the future. Now available to view in our Kogarah facility.
