1976 Holden HX LE Monaro: Pleasure Paradise

Bloody hell. Here’s one for the record books. It’s a 1976 Holden HX LE Monaro, and it would have to be one of the best original Holden’s for sale right now.

The LE was a bit of special number that Holden put together to commentate the binning of the coupe body shape. Despite sharing the same body style and driveline (308, Turbo-Hydramatic and Salisbury LSD), the LE was technically never titled as a Monaro, and you’ll find purists all over the internet debating it’s true identity.

Personally, I’ve never been a fan of these types of end of model specials that are more cosmetically focused. I prefer when a manufacture tells not just the designers, but also the engineers, to go wild. I’m talking about cars like the VZ L76 Commodores and AU3 5.6 litre strokers. End of the generation models with a bit more heat. But, that’s just one man’s opinion, and the LE’s have seen a lot of love since being released 43 years ago.

Despite my opinion, I’ll forgive this LE. I’ll forgive it because it is an absolute time warp. Low km’s, fully documented, original, unrestored and owned by the same family since new. Its a minter.

And, I have to admit, it does look pretty cool. Especially finished in its Metallic Crimson (the only colour for the LE’s) with gold highlights and crushed velour interior. Kind of like Biff Tannen’s palatial apartment in Back to the Future. Real sleazy, in a good way.

To read more, see the owners description below. They’ve done a very detailed write up of the LE.

You can find it on Carsales here for $175,000*

1976 Holden Monaro LE: In the owners own words

25328km from new – UNRESTORED 1 family owned virtually as new LE Coupe.
Vehicle has been in & out of storage all of it’s life.
Originally delivered by my past employer, sales documentation and books included. Car has full documentation from new and additional paperwork etc. Serviced & maintained by us since delivery.
Engine & driveline all original – still original rocker cover gaskets, original water pump, radiator, clips – clamps etc.
Thermostat modified in lieu of Factory service letter rework to aid in keeping car running cool – as the HX V8 models run at 3/4 temp on guage when new. Stainless steel exhaust system fitted front to rear.
All original date code items on vehicle – date code stickers all over underside and on shockers – engine fan shroud etc etc……
Rare GM optioned via dealer cruise control added at delivery.
Original brake pads and linings still fitted. Road tyres were replaced early in vehicle life due to faulty batch of Goodyear supplied….original still on spare wheel. All original tools and equipment supplied, carpets etc as new.
Vehicle hardly ever been driven in the rain – last time in approximately 1980.
Vehicle number in the 300’s out of 580 built.
One of few vehicles with all original equipment intact and working including the clock.
Car gets driven approx 1 – 2 times per year and is not very well known apart from local car club circles and members of the original selling dealership in Adelaide.
Vehicle suffered damage to LH door area prior to delivery in 1976.
Vehicle used for interstate trips in early life and has usual stone chips across front spoiler and rear 1/4 panels as vehicle never ever had mudflaps on the rear.
Existing damage present to LH side roof corner – 9 years ago.
Overall paintwork in excellent original condition and only had minor touch ups early in it’s lifetime.
Hardly ever been out in the sun – all instruments , trim, carpets , steering wheel, 8 track player are as new.

I will only reply or respond to genuine enquiries – I will not be taking further pictures or wasting my time with silly offers. If your interested talk to me further to discuss or arrange an inspection via an inspection agent.

Thanks for taking the time to view as this is considered a rare opportunity to obtain possibly the lowest mileage Monaro in the country.