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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

6

Holden Monaro 327 Impresses With High Speed Comfort

Motoring writer tests Holden Monaro GTS 327, praising its power and speed while noting steering feel and ride balance. The car’s 350 bhp V8, four speed auto, four wheel discs, and limited slip diff are highlighted, with comparisons to the standard GTS and wife’s preference for lower rake.

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Prize for dragster breaks 200 mph barrier in Australia

The first Australian dragster to exceed 200 mph is announced with a $200 prize. Chrysler officials highlight the speed milestone along with Australian drivers such as Eadie Thomas and Graham Withers. The GTS model features a wood-grained steering wheel, larger steering wheel, and upgraded instruments including a 230 mph speedometer, oil gauges, and a tachometer.

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Sluggish vacuum screen wiper on snowy mountain run

In early Hollen the vacuum screen wiper slowed and failed repeatedly during a test on Snowy Mountains Highway. The author describes rough conditions, mud and slush, and the wiper mechanism’s suction and valve leaks, concluding improvised repairs and noting the unit’s simple diaphragm vacuum reservoir design.

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