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2021 Holden's Final Roar First Day Cover issued 7th October 2021. Postmarked Bathurst NSW 2795 with Coloured Medallion Overview Holden cars are synonymous with success on the racetrack. From the first known Holden racing victory, in 1951, right through to victory in the 2020 Bathurst 1000, Holden has been an integral part of Australian motorsport. Written into the record books are 21 Australian Touring Car/Supercars Championship wins and 34 Holden wins in the Bathurst 1000 (originally known as the Bathurst 500), with Holden expected to take its final roar around the Mount Panorama track in 2021 – a swan song for this icon of motorsport. The Stamp $1.10 – 1993 Holden VP Commodore Larry Perkins’ victory with Gregg Hansford in the 1993 Bathurst 1000 was built upon speed and engineering know-how. Their VP Commodore was the fastest car all week, taking pole position. Unlike his fellow Commodore drivers, Perkins opted to stick with Holden’s trusty five-litre V8 engine rather than move to the supposedly superior Chevrolet-based units used by his main rivals. Working with Holden, Perkins developed a new cylinder block and head that had better stiffness with more metal than the original, allowing him to fit his specially designed slide injection system. Perkins was rewarded for his engineering smarts, sealing a popular Bathurst win. Please check out my other Ebay items Postage Discount Available If purchasing more than one item please request an invoice or wait for one to be issued combining postage Orders over $40 will require registered mail Payment required within 5 days unless otherwise arranged |