Group N Touring Cars is an Australian motor racing category for touring cars built before December 1972.^[1]

The Group N Ford Mustang of Harry Bargwanna at Mallala Motor Sport Park in 2011

The Group N Ford Escort Twin Cam of Josh Axford at Mallala Motor Sport Park in 2011

The category was introduced in 1981 ^[2] and was initially known as Group N (Appendix J) Saloon Cars (Pre 1965).^[3] Cars had to be series production type saloons with seating for four, manufactured prior to 31 December 1964, of which at least 100 had been produced.^[3] Mechanical modifications were permitted with the intention of emulating racing under the Appendix J regulations which were current in Australia until 31 December 1964.^[3]

The eligibility criteria were amended in 1995 to include cars built up to 31 December 1972.^[4]

Group N is currently divided into three classes.^[1]

• Group Na is for cars commercially available in Australia prior to 31 December 1957.^[1]

• Group Nb is for cars manufactured prior to 31 December 1964 of which 100 have been produced.^[1]

• Group Nc is for cars of a make and model which competed in Australia between 1 January 1965 and 31 December 1972 in either the Australian Touring Car Championship or in other races for Group C Improved Production Touring Cars.^[1]

Individual cars are not required to have a competition history in order to be eligible.^[1]

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1. ^ ^{a b c d e f} Historic Groups at www.cams.com.au Retrieved on 13 November 2011
2. ^ Pedr Davis, The Macquarie Dictionary of Motoring, 1986, page 200
3. ^ ^{a b c} National Competition Rules, 1982 CAMS Manual of Motor Sport, pages 333-335
4. ^ Historic Touring Cars Groups Na, Nb & Nc, 2003 CAMS Mannual of Motor Sport, page 8-27