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It sold for $310K six years ago, now this classic is coming out of its mancave

The HT GTS 350 Bathurst Monaro has been under lock and key in a mancave on the Gold Coast since it was sold for $310,000 in March, 2017. Pictures supplied

A classic 1970 Holden Monaro that broke records when it sold six years ago is set for auction again.

The HT GTS 350 Bathurst Monaro is expected to fetch "high six figures", according to Lloyds Auctions, when it goes up for sale on April 29.

The Monaro's interior.

The car has been under lock and key in a mancave on the Gold Coast since it was sold for $310,000 in March, 2017. It is one of just 275 made with the automatic transmission.

"We sold this Monaro back in March 2017, it was the most anticipated vehicle of the day, there were crowds lining up to see this Holden, and they were waiting to see if this piece of history would break an Australian record," chief operations officer for Lloyds Auctions said Mr Lee Hames said.

"It was an intense race between an online bidder and an in-house bidder, with the in-house bidder coming out on top, breaking the record and selling for $310,000 in 2017.

"Now six years later, we have had an extreme amount of inquiry for this spectacular classic, it is the most anticipated car of the auction once again."

This particular model of Monaro retailed for just $7000 back when released in 1970 and is now known as one of the most iconic Holdens ever made.

"I hope the new custodian will enjoy and love this car just as much as I have over the past six years," the current owner said.

The car will be up for sale along with 250 classic cars from 10am on April 29.

If you have deep pockets, you can register to bid on the Lloyds Auctions website, or just watch the auction online on the day on the Lloyds Facebook site.

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