It's not a GTR or a race spec XU1 like most enthusiasts would dream of.

It's the simple originality that gives this car a special feel.

"It's a 1973 LJ Holden Torana" Grant said "and it's an SL2850 - the SL being for Standard Luxury and the 2850 cc 6 cylinder engine (173 cubic inch in the old scale)."

Grant bought this car about four years ago from a relative who'd bought it at auction in Brisbane.

"He'd quizzed me about it before it went up for sale," said Grant, "and I said if he didn't buy it, I would.

"As fate would have it, after buying the car he was forced to sell it not long after and that's when I jumped on it."

Grant's happy to admit that this LJ is a bit of a 'granpaspec' car.

"It's a pretty plain white four-door sedan with an automatic transmission on the column and a set of rear venetians, but that's what I like about it," he laughed.

That said, it does have some minor standout features.

On the outside there's window pillar blackouts that almost hint at a sporty look and inside the black vinyl seats have an interesting pattern that may just be a pre-cursor to the houndstooth trim of the HQ Monaros.

There's faux woodgrain trim on the dash and the door cards, and that's about where it ends, but who says you need anything more.

Grant says that aside from servicing, he's painted the 13inch wheels to pretty them up and fitted whitewall tyres and now just enjoys driving it.

"There's no desire or incentive to hot this car up,"he said, "it's just an honest and simple example of an iconic mid-sized Holden from the early 70's."

Keep your eyes out for Grant's Torana on the streets of Parkes.

At this stage the Central West Car Club is still hoping to hold its annual car show on October 16th (COVID rules permitting) so you might even see it there.