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Random # 304: Holden TD Gemini SL/E

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I remember early Geminis like it was yesterday.  Sad, eh?!   This one - a TD series  SL/E  - is at least 41 years old, the TD having been produced in 1978 and 1979 only, replaced by the TE with its longer bonnet and boot.  It's mainly distinguishable from its forebears - the TXs and TCs - by the square headlights that replaced the former versions' round  ones.   Hopefully, no one will be offended by the observation that it's more of a survivor car than anyone's perfectly restored example, but it is still in really, really good nick, given its age.  There are a couple of minor dings and the paint has its imperfections .  However, there's no obvious rust, the bumpers are quite straight with nice chrome and everything - including its top of the line  SL/E  colour-coded mirrors and very elegant alloy wheels - are still present. Given Geminis' rarity these days, I'm certain that there would be plent...