Classic Carlectables 18764 1/18 Holden A9X Torana 1978 Sandown 400 Winner

The 1978 Sandown (Hang Ten) 400 was an endurance race for Group C Touring Cars. The event was staged at the Sandown International Motor Racing Circuit on September 10, 1978 over a total distance of 401km.
The event was Round 2 of the 1978 Australian Championship of Makes and cars competed in three engine capacity classes including 3001 to 6000cc, 2001 to 3000cc and up to 2000cc.
Peter Brock, in his #05 Holden A9X Torana, was relatively unchallenged throughout the 129 laps around the Sandown Circuit, finishing with a comfortable victory, 1 lap ahead of the second place Holden Dealer Team sister car, the #15 Holden A9X Torana driven by Brock’s team mate John Harvey.
The top 5 finishers of the Sandown 400 were all Holden A9X Toranas, driven by Brock, Harvey and other legends of the game including Barry Seton and Allan Grice.

Item includes certificate and production number plate, mounted to the chassis.