Holden HK Monaro GTS 327 #14D 1968 Bathurst Controversy - Classic Carlectables 1/18

Holden HK Monaro GTS 327 #14D 1968 Bathurst Controversy from Classic Carlectables

Limited Edition Quantity: 750

Car 14D was a privateer entry in the Bathurst 1000, driven by Des West and Ron Marks. Showing strong pace, it qualified second—just 0.2 seconds behind pole sitter Bruce McPhee—and led much of the race before ultimately finishing second on the road behind the McPhee/Mulholland entry.

However, post-race scrutineering found the inlet valves did not match 327 specifications, leading to disqualification. The team had unknowingly fitted a replacement cylinder head with larger valves—supplied as the correct part by Holden after discovering a faulty valve. Although cleared of intentional wrongdoing, the disqualification was upheld.

- A streetcar at heart, the 14D Monaro retained the vehicle registration plate, but had the addition of bonnet hold-downs.
- The sports hub caps had been removed from the race car, shown here are the steel wheel rims. The car also ran on Michelin XAS rubber.
- The race car interior didn't have any modifications from the road car, with the exception of the driver's harness.
- The buckets seats have been recreated in soft touch rubber. The race car even retained the standard seat belts, reproduced in fabric
for a realistic appearance.
- The 327 V8 engine remained the same as the road car, with a 4-barrel down-draft carburettor, good for 250 bhp.
- The rear chassis shows off the impressive exhaust system. The dual exhaust system splits into four chrome tipped tail pipes.
- The front chassis shows the engine sump, exhaust system and working suspension.
- The front wheels are even linked to the steering wheel.
- The chassis bears an individually numbered etched metal plate which is the edition number of your model.