The first generations of Holden's Monaro coupe, from 1968-71

1968 HK GTS 327

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Holden/P5270019.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Holden/P5270018.jpg

1969 HT GTS 350

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Holden/P5270029.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Holden/P5270028.jpg

1971 HG GTS 350

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Holden/P5270025.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/jinxvrs/Holden/P5270023.jpg


The models are by AutoArt for Biante in Australia - the same basic casting, but wtith detail differences, for each of the three cars.

Steve

Those are really nice looking cars, very sharp styling. I like the pale yellow '68 the best, color & all. Thx for sharing the pix.

Thanks - I have a soft spot for the Indy Orange HG.

A beautiful model, I have the white issue.When I opened the box when I first received mine the casting around the hood makes it look like it could be a separate cast.Is there an opening hood issue of this Monaro casting? Back in 1988-89 I drove 3/4 of the coastline of Australia in an HT stationwagon, a great car that I wish somebody would model, not enough wagons get selected by diecast companies in my opinion.....

A beautiful model, I have the white issue.When I opened the box when I first received mine the casting around the hood makes it look like it could be a separate cast.Is there an opening hood issue of this Monaro casting? Back in 1988-89 I drove 3/4 of the coastline of Australia in an HT stationwagon, a great car that I wish somebody would model, not enough wagons get selected by diecast companies in my opinion.....

I'm not aware of any castings with opening bonnets - although, Classic Carlectables do make the later HQ Monaro with one.

Steve

Do your examples look as if the bonnet is a tight fitting seperate casting that should but doesnt open? I have so far resisted temptation to take a screw driver to mine