Probably no car is more stereotypically Australian than a Holden Ute. Adored by many, it served as a faithful workhorse and the foundation for some pretty potent street machinery. This 2001 Holden Commodore SS Ute is a great example… more»
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Amazing Aussie Survivor: 1997 Holden VS Commodore Berlina
From the 1960s to the New Millennium, Holden and Ford dominated Australian new car sales. The mainstay of the former’s model range was the Commodore, available in Sedan, Station Wagon, and Ute body styles. Our featured car is a… more»
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Legendary Racer: 1994 HRT Commodore VP
Those of us who grew up on a steady diet of Australian motorsport will never forget September 5th, 2006. That was the day when racing legend Peter Brock lost his life in a tarmac rally in Western Australia. The… more»
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Down Under Stunner: 1975 Holden HJ Monaro GTS
Australian and North American muscle car enthusiasts share a love for V8 engines. However, manufacturers Down Under took a different path with body styles, primarily driven by economies of scale. The Australian new car market is surprisingly small, meaning… more»
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Rare Aussie 4-Speed: 1981 Chrysler CM Valiant Station Wagon
I was only thinking the other day that it has been a long time since we’ve seen an Australian classic at Barn Finds. Then, lo and behold, this 1981 Chrysler CM Valiant Station Wagon appeared to catch my attention…. more»
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Just 2,700 Miles! 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP
The G8 was a full-size sedan built in Australia and sold by Pontiac in the U.S. It was a rebadge of the Holden Commodore, with Holden being a General Motors subsidiary located “down under.” Shortly after the G8’s debut… more»
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Affordable Fun: Low-Mile 1992 Mercury Capri
The Capri was a Mercury staple between 1970 and 1994. Three generations were offered, but only one was built in the U.S. First generation Capri’s were small, sporty sedans produced in the UK, while the latter was a 2-door… more»
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Quirky Aussie: 1979 Leyland Moke Californian
During its Australian production run, the Leyland Moke was the country’s cheapest passenger car. However, affordability didn’t equate to strong sales, and natural attrition has seen many of these classics disappear from our roads. This 1979 Moke is the… more»
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Aussie Muscle Wagon: 2012 Holden Commodore SSV
I’m going to stick my neck out by saying that when it comes to locally produced vehicles, Australian enthusiasts are among the most parochial on the planet. You either bleed Blue, or you bleed Red. You either love your… more»
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Rare Aussie Ute: 1959 Chrysler Wayfarer
Australia was once the home of a vibrant vehicle manufacturing industry. The market was dominated by Detroit’s “Big Three” during the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s, although many models were either uniquely Antipodean or were North American models that were… more»
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1-of-120: 1973 Ford XA Falcon GT Hardtop RPO 83
Although there were notable differences, the American and Australian muscle car scenes featured some interesting parallels. Cars like the Mustang Boss 302 and Camaro Z28 were produced as homologation specials for Trans Am competition. Holden and Ford Down Under… more»
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Rare Aussie Muscle: 1978 Ford XC Falcon Cobra
Necessity can be the mother of invention, and Ford Australia demonstrated this in 1978. Faced with a new model scheduled for release in 1979 and a ready supply of XC Falcon bodyshells lingering in its parts department, the company… more»
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Highly Optioned V8: 1975 Holden HJ Premier Barn Find
The 1970s was probably the golden era in Australian vehicle manufacturing. Toyota and Datsun were making sales inroads with locally produced vehicles, but Ford, Chrysler, and Holden models dominated the market. Holden’s range covered virtually every segment, but the… more»
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350 V8 & 4-Doors: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
By the time the 1972 model year rolled around, the compact Chevrolet Nova hadn’t changed much in four years. In fact, it’s almost impossible to tell a ’72 from a ’71. And, yet, the Chevy had its fifth-best sales… more»
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Low-Mileage Muscle: 2005 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO took a very long hiatus after fourth-generation production ceased at the end of the 1974 model, with buyers having to wait three decades before another car bearing this iconic name would reappear. The fifth and final… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Ford Prefect Coupe Utility
While some enthusiasts prefer to follow a well-worn path when purchasing a classic, others prefer vehicles that stand out from the crowd. If you fall into the latter group, you may find this 1950 Ford Prefect Coupe Utility irresistible…. more»
