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A Man and Woman Standing by a 1950s Holden

No other car company has shaped Australia in so many ways, for so long. Established as a saddle maker in 1856.

Holden Heritage Collection

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EFIJY
EFIJY
HURRICANE
Hurricane
GTR-X
GTR-X
MONARO COUPE
Monaro Coupe
SANDMAN
Sandman
UTESTER
UTEster
MONARO CONVERTIBLE
Monaro Convertible
MONARO HRT 427
Monaro HRT 427
SSX
SSX
TORANA TT36
Torana TT36
COUPE 60
Coupe 60

Our history is iconic

1950s

1950s

The fifties were defined by beautiful design, bringing the good-looking, affordable 48-215 (FX) to Australians. Production was booming and by the end of the decade, over 500,000 Holden's were produced.
1950's Holden FX
1950's Holden FE

Made in Australia for Australians

Made in Australia for Australians

It didn’t take long for Holden to become the market leader. The fondly regarded FJ Holden was followed by more modern designs like the FE and the 1958 FC. By this time, Holden outsold the nearest competitor by two to one.

It didn’t take long for Holden to become the market leader. The fondly regarded FJ Holden was followed by more modern designs like the FE and the 1958 FC. By this time, Holden outsold the nearest competitor by two to one.

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1950's Holden
1950's Holden Special
1950's Holden FE Station Wagon
Holden FE Station Wagon Front
1960s

1960s

The FB Holden arrived and was more akin in design to US cars. The 1961 EK followed and gave thousands of Australians their first automatic experience.
1960's Holden EJ
1960's Holden EH on a Beach

Setting the Pace

Setting the Pace

Holden was on a roll and in 1963, the EH launched and became the fastest selling Australian car. Buyers loved it, snapping up 256,959 units during the EH’s 18-month manufacture.

Holden was on a roll and in 1963, the EH launched and became the fastest selling Australian car. Buyers loved it, snapping up 256,959 units during the EH’s 18-month manufacture.
1960's Holden Monaro

The Monaro

The Monaro

Output had doubled since 1962. The Monaro arrived in 1968 and the HK model gave Holden its first victory in the Bathurst 500. In 1969 the HT replaced the HK, now fitted with the Holden’s first-ever Australian developed V8 engine.

Output had doubled since 1962. The Monaro arrived in 1968 and the HK model gave Holden its first victory in the Bathurst 500. In 1969 the HT replaced the HK, now fitted with the Holden’s first-ever Australian developed V8 engine.

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1960's Holden FB
1960's Holden HR
1960's Holden HD
HT Kingswood White
FB Holden and Couple
1970s Red Holden and Snow
1960s Holden in Field
Blue HT Holden Kingswood
Holden Kingswood and Plane
Red Holden Kigswood and Couple 2
Kingswood and Picnic
1970s

1970s

At the start of the '70s, Holden introduced the final refinement of the HK/HT series: the HG Holden. The car was the first full-sized model to include the Australian-built, Trimatic automatic transmission.
Red Holden Kingswood and Couple
1970's Holden Commodore

The star of the decade

The star of the decade

The Holden Commodore — it won Australia’s heart and became a national icon. This smaller, lighter model was the legendary first of the 14-model series spanning 30 years.

The Holden Commodore — it won Australia’s heart and became a national icon. This smaller, lighter model was the legendary first of the 14-model series spanning 30 years.
1970's Holden Torana

A MARKET LEADER

For 25 Consecutive years

The '70s brought Holden legendary status. The first Torana model appeared in the late '60s, however it was really a true icon of the '70s. Claiming motorsport success, the Torana became one of the most respected vehicles in the Australian car scene.

In 1975 the Gemini was launched. This compact design was built at Holden’s Queensland factory and was voted the most popular four-cylinder car on the Australian market.

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Holden Gemini
HX Holden Kingswood
Blue HX Holden Kingswood
Brown HX Kingswood
Green Holden Sandman
Pink A9X Torana
Holden HZ Sandman
HX Kingswood Rear
Red HQ Kingswood
VH Stationwagon
HZ Kingswood
HQ Kingswood
1980s

1980s

The '80s were a time of evolution and new ventures for Holden. The VH and VK models represented further technology refinements, peaking in the VL Commodore. By 1981, the four-millionth Holden was sold, and the first 4WD vehicle was launched, the Holden Jackaroo.
1980's VL Commodore
Holden JB Camira

A New Innovation

A New Innovation

The JB Camira marked another first, as Holden made its foray into front wheel drive. Our motoring innovations led to GM’s SunRaycer winning the first cross-continental solar race and the VN Commodore range winning the 1988 Car of the Year award from Wheels, Car Australia and Modern Motor.

The JB Camira marked another first, as Holden made its foray into front wheel drive. Our motoring innovations led to GM’s SunRaycer winning the first cross-continental solar race and the VN Commodore range winning the 1988 Car of the Year award from Wheels, Car Australia and Modern Motor.

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VL Commodore Red
VH Commodore Wagon
VN Commodore Dirt Road
VP Commodore Silver
VK Commodore Red
VH Commodore Red
VN Commodore Red
1990s

1990s

Holden’s technological innovation continued. The 1993 VR Commodore was the most technically savvy to date, with more safety features than any other car in the family bracket.
VS Commodore Blue
1997 Holden VT Commodore

Rise of Technology

Rise of Technology

The 1997 VT Commodore continued to make further strides in this area with class-leading vehicle dynamics; the culmination of a $600 million investment and the most advanced new vehicle technology program ever.

The 1997 VT Commodore continued to make further strides in this area with class-leading vehicle dynamics; the culmination of a $600 million investment and the most advanced new vehicle technology program ever.
1990's Holden VT Commodore

Racing success

Racing success

Exports of the Family II four-cylinder reached the three-million mark by 1999. The VT Commodores smashed the FAI 1000 Bathurst, taking 1-2-3 on the podium and the Commodore became the top-selling car of the decade.

Exports of the Family II four-cylinder reached the three-million mark by 1999. The VT Commodores smashed the FAI 1000 Bathurst, taking 1-2-3 on the podium and the Commodore became the top-selling car of the decade.

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1990'S Holden
Holden Vectra
VP Commodore and Horse
Holden Vectra Side On
VN Commodore Vineyard
2000s

2000s

At the turn of the millennium, Holden put its efforts into refining existing technologies. The Monaro sports coupe launch at the Sydney Motor Show in 2001 set the decade off in style with the last produced auctioned for charity, fetching $187,600.
Holden Volt
Holden VE Commodore

The Millennial

The Millennial

The VE Commodore followed, representing the fourth generation of Australia's best-selling car range and winning the 2006 Wheels Car of the Year and Australian Design Awards for its performance, refinement, fit and finish.

The VE Commodore followed, representing the fourth generation of Australia's best-selling car range and winning the 2006 Wheels Car of the Year and Australian Design Awards for its performance, refinement, fit and finish.

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Holden Volt Parked in a City
Holden VZ Commdore Ute
Holden VZ Commodore Wagon