This 1978 Holden HZ Sandman is the closest thing to nostalgia you could find on wheels.

Available in a utility or panel van, the Sandmans came with a GTS gauge cluster, sports steering wheel, bucket seats, rally wheels, GTS style guards and the iconic ‘Sandman’ decals. The 173ci six-cylinder was standard, though most were optioned with a 253ci or 308ci V8.

The Holden production report confirms this car is a genuine Sandman, which was delivered new with a 4.2L (253ci) V8 and a four-speed manual gearbox. The Sandman has had a full restoration and still exhibits amazingly.

The exterior was sandblasted and resprayed in the original Ultra Blue, which was a very rare colour for these cars. The black interior has also seen some attention and presents like new. Plenty of room to take the surfboards or even just relive your youth, the Sandman is a great example of an iconic Aussie classic.