The lines of Australia’s final car production plant have now ground to a halt.
Holden, the country’s final car producer, will follow Ford and Toyota’s lead by moving production elsewhere. Given Holden, which has been owned by GM since 1931, has been making cars in the country for seven decades, it seemed fitting to look back at some of the finest cars that have been made in Australia.
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1948-1953 Holden 48-215
Not many car brands can claim to have got off to a rolling start, but Holden, with its domestically-developed 48-215, did just that. The model was celebrated for its excellent towing ability, comfortable ride and impressive fuel economy – all traits that made it a better overall car for Australia than the previously strong selling Austin A40. Such was its popularity that more than 120,000 were produced.
1968-1969 Holden HK Monaro
One of the most striking Holdens produced is this, the HK Monaro. Borrowing a typically ‘60s pillarless coupé design from the Opel Commodore, the HK was affordable but extremely desirable for the fashion-minded driver. The top of the range GTS 327 had a four-barrel 5.3-litre Chevrolet V8 engine that produced 249bhp and drove tyres complete with red bands. The fact the model was a Barthurst winner in ’68 cemented its place in the Holden hall of fame.
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Very sad a lot job losses.
Very sad a lot job losses.
Glad I'm not the only one who noticed the lack of Fords
Who wrote this? Holden's PR department?