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The 1970 Hardie-Ferodo 500 was the twelfth running of the Bathurst 500 touring car race. It was held on 4 October 1970 at the Mount Panorama Circuit just outside Bathurst. The race was open to standard production sedans competing in five classes based on the purchase price of the vehicle (in Australian dollars). After qualifying in 1st, Allan Moffat won his first Bathurst endurance race leading home Bruce McPhee in a one-two result for the Ford Works Team and their Ford Falcons. It was the fifth race victory for the factory team. Third, a lap behind the Fords, was Don Holland driving a Holden Torana. Ford Motor Company Trademarks and Trade Dress usedunder license to Hornby Hobbies. Manufactured by Hornby Hobbies Ltd.