Hudson Motor Car Co. was one of the few independent automakers to last into the 1950s. They merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form American Motors and the nameplate would soon disappear. The seller’s car may be a 1950… more»
Commodore
Mar 19, 2023 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Historic Bathurst Winner: 2021 Holden ZB Commodore Supercar
On Saturday, March 11th, 2023, Australian motorsport entered a brave new world. Not only did it see a new generation of vehicles take to the grid for the first race of the 2023 season, but it was the first… more»
Jan 27, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
International Connections: 2018 Holden ZB Commodore Supercar
For decades, Australian motorsport has focused on sedan racing as its staple. Open-wheelers have never gained traction, except for the Australian Grand Prix and the Indycar round that used to run on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The premier category is… more»
Jan 20, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Will This Holden Commodore V8 Supercar Sell For $2,800,000?
While historically significant and desirable road cars continue to increase in popularity and value, this trend has translated across to racing machinery. We have seen a few historic race cars sell for significant sums in the past, but this… more»
Jul 8, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
On the Road: 1949 Hudson Commodore 8 Coupe
It’s hard not to wonder at the fate of Hudson Motors, an innovative company that seemed to have so much going for it during the postwar years. Here we have an example of that innovation, produced only eight years… 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»
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»
Oct 8, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Solid Classic: 1949 Hudson Commodore
This 1949 Hudson Commodore has been in the possession of the same owner for over 24-years. The time has come for the car to move on to fresher pastures, so it has been listed for sale here on Craigslist…. more»
Jul 13, 2019 • For Sale • 51 Comments
2-Door Classic: 1949 Hudson Commodore Club Coupe
When the 3rd Generation of the Hudson Commodore was introduced in December of 1947, it was one of the first of the new designs of cars to emerge from a US manufacturer following World War II, and its advanced… more»
Oct 19, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Aussie Classic: 1984 Holden Commodore VH
The Commodore was introduced by Holden in 1978 as a car that fitted between its aging Kingswood and Torana models with the intention of replacing both models. This it did with success, and the Commodore spent the better part… more»
