Past Winner Spotlight: Rosario Sorgiovanni’s Holden HQ GTS
Rosario Sorgiovanni from WA, is the proud owner of a 1974 Holden HQ GTS, valued at $150,000!
This Genuine HQ GTS Monaro is the definition of Aussie muscle. Finished in its iconic Factory Salamanca Red and treated to a meticulous ground up restoration, this HQ has been built to an exceptional standard from top to bottom, combining timeless GTS styling with serious street performance.
Power comes from a thumping 383ci Chev V8 featuring alloy heads and a solid roller camshaft, producing 580HP. Backing it up is a tough TH400 automatic transmission with a 4800rpm stall converter, sending power through a bulletproof 9 inch diff with 3.9 gears and 31 spline Moser billet axles for maximum strength and reliability.
Underneath, adjustable 4 link rear suspension ensures the Monaro puts the power down with confidence, while Wilwood brakes provide the stopping performance to match. Sitting on iconic Weld V Series wheels with aggressive 15×8 inch beadlock rears wrapped in 255 PSR tyres, this HQ delivers the perfect stance and commands attention from every angle.
Inside, the factory style houndstooth interior has been beautifully restored, staying true to the original GTS heritage while complementing the car’s flawless presentation.
A huge congratulations to Ross, a past winner now enjoying cruising in one of the Tidiest HQ’s around!
