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12 Jan 2010 | This one should be interesting... Holden. No marque in Australia has the strength of brand credibility, history, market share and potential for lively debate From the humble 48/215 (which started a revolution and gave the average Aussie a tough and useable six-seater), to the performance of the XU-1 andW427 to the comfort of the WB Caprice. Vote at the bottom left of the home page, have your say here in the discussion forum (don't forget to leave your name, just your first if you prefer) and we'll publish the reuslts in an upcoming issue of Unique Cars magazine. Over to you!
COMMENTS (25)
Comment by Unknown
posted 4 months ago
The LJ XU-1,as it Beat the Fastest 4-Door car in the World,The XY GTHO Phase 3 Ford Falcon at the 1972 Bathurst 500 Race,and Peter Perfect dident even need the V8 Version of the LJ XU-1 to Beat the Phase 3 ,And if Brocky did have that 271 HP V8 LJ XU-1 on the grid of the 1972 Bathurst 500 Race,it might of been like the 1979 Bathurst Win.
Colin Bond Efforts with the LJ XU-1 in rallying as well,made it a awesome all round Muscle Car.
With 72 Bathurst 500 Win under its Belt plus its Rallying Wins,it has to be the Greatest Holden.
Allan Mills,Tasmania
Comment by Unknown
posted 4 months ago
I believe the HK GTS 327 Monaro is the best car Holden have build as this was the beginning of the Muscle Cars era for Holden. The achievements along with great shape and stipes of this car will always ensure that the car will be a legend within Australia for generations to come. What a beautiful car!
Comment by Unknown
posted 5 months ago
Has to be the HK GTS 327, this is the car that started the aussie muscle car war! Allan Ingham.
Comment by Unknown
posted 5 months ago
HZ Holden Overlander 4x4 Wagon...
Comment by Unknown
posted 5 months ago
Out of the 60+ cars I've owned I've had a few Holdens over the years LJ XU-1, HG and HZ utes, HQ & HZ Kingys, HQ Prem, HJ & HX Statemans, HJ GTS, UC, VT SS and VX Calais. And one thing they've all had in common was the fact that I couldn't help but notice is that they were all engineered by accountants, that is to say that potential good designs were let down by cheapskate engineering.
Anthor thing most of 'em had in common was all but the utes had leaking boots!
And the XU-1 was an awful road car the only thing it had going for it was a good power to weight ratio, I much preferred the Chargers and HO's I had even so, they too had their limitations as road cars.
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
Crikey! Everyone's forgotten family here! In the '60s-'70s our best kid mover was the EJ wagon (same factory pale blue/white roof as Gran's, but hers was in better nick!) My favourite ute is the HG (getting one restored now...308, can't wait!)
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
sandman van man yeah
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
The LJ GTR XU1 - no questions. The great looking in line six that beat the giants

Phil
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
The LH,and LX Torana,s four doors,and hatchbacks
get my vote,they were,and still are one tuff
looking car
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
How about the camira,what a great boat anchor!!
It came with factory built sqeaks and rattles.
Funny fact they called it the J CAR probably because
thay were high when they designed it.My vote would
go to the HQ 350 GTS monaro good shape plenty of room
and a fair amount of grunt
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
I think the vk group a,with the hdt fitted crane cam
and bilistein suspension is pretty hard to beat plus
it was also one of brocks favourites.On another subject someone commented on the XU1 being the toughest 6,correct me if i'm but the RT charger was alot tougher! About 150bhp to be more precise!!!
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
The HK 327 GTS Monaro was the best as that is the car that got holdens racing history on track. Plus I owned a 186S model which I bought new in 1969.
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
As a fan of English & European cars and not a great fan of the Auzzie car I believe the best Holden was the Torana XU-1 a great looking and performing small car with a lot of appeal.
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
I agree with other comment from Glenn. HG350 Monaro is the greatest although A9X isn't far behind!
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
XU-1 NO OTHER 6 CYLD WAS AS TOUGH OR GOOD LOOKING.
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
Coming from a Ford man this is difficult, however the only Holdens that would make me cross over to the dark side would be HQ GTS350 or A9X Hatch, Andy.
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
can not believe in the selection of vehicles L34 torana is'nt there????
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
This is just about impossible but, if forced to name just one Holden as my all time favourite, it has to be the HG350 Monaro. The last of the classic shape Monaros and a car absolutely venerated in the pages of "Wheels" and "Sports Car World" back in the '70s. Fantastic looks, great performance and handling and that awesome sound from the factory four branch exhaust! A true classic.
Glenn
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
HQ Monaro GTS 2 or 4 door I owned a 4 door from 74 to 80 & loved it. The 2 Door HQ GTS was the best looking car ever designed in Australia.
Wayne
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
Best Holden ever is and will always be the 'Efijy'
Just awesome....nothing else compares! GT
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
VZ GTO. The last of the classic Aussie designed CV8s, and the ONLY one to be powered by the mighty 6 Litre LS2 engine.
Martin Hayden.
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
On the track: GTR XU1 Torana, Brilliant Car.
Coupe: HQ MONARO LS 350, I Owned one in 1972.
Luxury: HZ STATESMAN Caprice. Beautiful Limo, Better than the Caddy.
Geoff Cross.
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
The HQ LS Monaro. I had a VH Charger XL and my mate had the Monaro and I was envious. Good shape, nice interior for 1972, still hard to beat.
Brian Barrett.
Comment by Unknown
posted 6 months ago
any monaro. simple. they were deemned rubbish at one point and now coming back in a big way.
Comment by Greg
posted 6 months ago
It's very hard to go past the XU-1's. A classic shape, a very quick inline six and fantastic racing history. No wonder prices are so high for them now!
Greg.

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