Automotive trends can change at the drop of a hat, and sometimes it can be hard to keep track of these things. Motorsport is no different. In years past, a driver would strap themselves into their machine and do… more»
Australian Classic Cars
Jun 23, 2021 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Will This 1977 Holden Torana A9X Sell For $1,000,000?
Sometimes the cosmos throws us an amazing piece of symmetry, and for me, that is the case with this 1977 Holden Torana A9X. As you will see, the fact that this car landed on my desk is quite astonishing,… more»
May 27, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Racing Legend: 2001 Holden Monaro CV8
For Australian motor racing enthusiasts, one of the darkest days in the sport’s history occurred on September 8th, 2006. On that day, Peter Brock, the man dubbed “King of The Mountain,” or affectionately known by his legion of supporters… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Super Ute: 2017 HSV Maloo GTSR
As a lad growing up in Australia, I could never have imagined any local car commanding a six-figure sale price. Then again, nobody could have imagined the country without local offerings from Holden and Ford. Those manufacturers dominated the… more»
Apr 30, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1-Of-4: 1963 Ford Falcon XL Futura
The Falcon holds a place dear in the hearts of Australian blue-oval enthusiasts. The car evolved from its humble beginnings in 1960, and it remained the backbone of the company’s model line-up until local production ended in 2016. This… more»
Apr 15, 2021 • For Sale • 55 Comments
From Down Under: 1972 Ford Falcon XA
There is a tendency to assume that anything made by Ford or GM is, or was, a domestic model. It’s a logical thought progression, it’s just not accurate. Both companies had a significant presence in Australia and produced desirable… more»
Apr 15, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Homologation Specials: Commodore VL SS And VN SS
As the balloons and streamers flew to celebrate the start of 2021, a passionate group of Australian enthusiasts was in mourning. At that moment, Holden, Australia’s arm of the General Motors empire, ceased to exist. Not only did it… more»
Jan 30, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
The Last Australian Built Holden Commodore Is Up For Auction
When a car manufacturer chooses to replace or discontinue a particular model, there will always be a band of passionate enthusiasts who will clamor to own the last example to roll off the production line. However, the story changes,… more»
Jan 23, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Cheap Turbo: 1993 Mercury Capri XR2 Convertible
The 1993 Mercury Capri XR2 Convertible is a car that has always intrigued me. It was a car that was designed and built by Ford Australia specifically for the American market. However, it made it onto Australian roads a… more»
Jan 9, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Will This 2017 Holden HSV GTSR W1 Maloo Ute Reach $1,000,000?
As the clock ticked over at midnight on New Year’s Eve, heralding 2021, a significant event in Australian automotive history took place. It went largely unnoticed, except by die-hard enthusiasts and a few individuals within the motoring press. At… more»
Dec 3, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Aussie SS: 1982 Holden Commodore V8 4-Speed
In the U.S., we tend to think we have ultimate authority on building muscle cars. In many cases, we do, but one area that hasn’t been a sweet spot is the burly muscle sedan. Yes, I know, we all… more»
Dec 1, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Australian Storage Find: 1960 Holden FB
We’re going international here at Barn Finds! Last week it was this Marcos Mantis in Bradford on Avon Wiltshire, England and today it is a 1960 Holden located in Leeton, NSW Australia. Unlikely, of course, that a sale will… more»
Nov 26, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
$1,000,000?!! 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback
While it is possible to draw many parallels between the US and Australia’s muscle car scenes, much of what drove the market Down Under was motivated by motorsport success. Nowhere is this better encapsulated than in this 1977 Holden… more»
Nov 3, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Aussie Invader: 1994 Holden Commodore VR Ute
It seems like fate that this 1994 Holden Commodore VR Ute should appear on our desks here at Barn Finds at this point. The “Coupe Utility,” or the Ute to give it the proper Aussie name, was a staple… more»
Sep 5, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Australian Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Shed Find!
Some sheds will produce more than a single pleasant surprise, and that seems to be the case with this VW Beetle Cabriolet. It was found hidden away in a shed in West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia. This is… more»
Sep 5, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Traded in ’85! 1973 Holden LJ Torana GTR
When a dealership takes a vehicle as a trade on a new car, they generally like to flip that trade pretty quickly. Those cars usually represent a significant slice of their profit margin on the new car, so the… more»
