While blueprinting the engine, the team for the 14D car found a faulty valve, so a new cylinder head was sourced from a Holden dealer. The replacement head had larger valves than the original, but after checking with Holden, it was confirmed the correct part for the engine. After qualifying 2nd to start the race, 14D was the fastest Monaro and lead most of the 1968 Bathurst. Lap scoring confusion gave McPhee’s 13D the checkered flag, with the 14D being recorded as finishing second.

Later the scrutineers found the inlet valves were not identical to the 327 specifications and the car was disqualified. A protest commenced on the grounds that the valves were the only ones available from Holden. The team was cleared of any wrong doing, but the disqualification remained.

• Holden HK Monaro GTS 327
• Sponsored by Lorack Motors (Granville) Pty Ltd
• 1968 Hardie-Ferodo Bathurst 500
• #14 Des West / Ron Marks
• Highly-detailed, premium model
• Opening bonnet and doors
• Rubber tyres
• Poseable front wheels
• 1:18 Diecast body with plastic parts
• Limited Edition of 750 pieces
• Classic Carlectables Product Code: 18867