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Old 04-05-2008, 08:13 PM   #1
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OK guys we all love our Fords, but come on some Holdens did look the part, especially in the 70s, whats your favourite Holden, and come on we all know we have a soft spot for one model or another for the oppositions cars..oh by the way mine would have to be the HK 327 Monaro in blue. Sleek purposefull and had a decent engine, even though it still had hubcaps!

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Old 04-05-2008, 08:19 PM   #2
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Hmmmmm, the Efigy.... or anything from the 50's that looked like or was based on a Chev.
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:24 PM   #3
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anyone that feels the need to bad mouth Holdens, knock Holdens or think they are smart because they hate Holdens or their drivers, can stay out of this thread.
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:25 PM   #4
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I didnt mind the HK GTS monaro, or a VK brock commy
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:26 PM   #5
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My two favourites are both VN's :
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:28 PM   #6
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:30 PM   #7
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I didnt mind the HK GTS monaro, or a VK brock commy
Ageed, though I liked all the early 2 door monaros, just not the last 4 door ones even though most of 'em were built before I was even born.

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Old 04-05-2008, 08:32 PM   #8
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I like the HG to HK, came very close to buying a HK monaro 327 for about $3000 back in late 80's from a mate. Damn I wish I said yes!!!
Have a thing for EJ EH also, maybe cause my grandfather had some
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:33 PM   #9
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there were a few that appealed, but i think my favourite was the Monaro LE. There was something about that car that used to really appeal to me.
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:33 PM   #10
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I liked the EH holden. Had 2 of them. They were practically indestructable
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:34 PM   #11
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anyone that feels the need to bad mouth Holdens, knock Holdens or think they are smart because they hate Holdens or their drivers, can stay out of this thread.
is it ok to rubbish anything from the VB commodore on ? some of the old holdens werent bad i used to play with the hk ht hg series years ago ( please don't ban me )and raced an HG in stock saloons but early commies were too small and when they upsized enough ( the vN)they threw in that awful V6 . if i had to mention any at all i think it would be the HK to HG monaros
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:34 PM   #12
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I would have to say the LE monaro coupe goes close, followed by the SLR 5000 , then the torana XU1, so many to choose from.
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:34 PM   #13
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White HZ GTS , 308 4 speed.MMMMMMMMMMMMMM
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:37 PM   #14
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I'd say HT/HG 350 Monaro.
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:38 PM   #15
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That new VE is sex on wheels ... especially the SS and HSV Range ... ooh i'd buy one in a heartbeat :F
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:39 PM   #16
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The 1998 'VT' Commodore Coupe concept. The Monaro did it no justice.




Oh and the starter of this thread should be banned!
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:39 PM   #17
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i would happily own either a hg/ht monaro or ute, a lx torana coupe, vk brocky.
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:43 PM   #18
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My son has gone to the dark side and bought a HJ Sandman ute 308 4 speed. Our Focus leaves him behind Ha Ha
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:50 PM   #19
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I have to say it - I have a soft spot for the VB - VHs..have had a couple and always liked them.Plus there is plenty of gear available to make them go hard.Apart from that the HG & HTs
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:56 PM   #20
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If I could have an Indy Orange HG Monaro GTS 350 with a 4spd and houndstooth interior, I could die a happy man.
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:57 PM   #21
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Any VN-VS with the awesome sounding 5.0L V8. I just want one.
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:58 PM   #22
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HT 350 4spd GTS Monaro "the ultimate Bathurst winning monaro", and A9X SS LX hatchback, ive got a soft spot for the "blue meanie" VK Grp A too....



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Old 04-05-2008, 08:58 PM   #23
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I like the LJ, and alot of the Kingswoods, but nothing post 1979 (Dunnydores).



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Old 04-05-2008, 08:58 PM   #24
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i have a bit of a soft spot for the ht/hk/hg munros just like the shape
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Old 04-05-2008, 08:58 PM   #25
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A9X, gotta be a coupe !
The Effigy is an all time favorite.

The VN Group A was great for it's time with the 6 speed manual and twin throttle body.
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Old 04-05-2008, 09:00 PM   #26
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Early Monaros, VH SL/Es, SL/R5000 Toranas, VL Calais turbo (neat not muzza spec!)
Probably a few more that I can't think of. Edit; Sandmans too
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Old 04-05-2008, 09:01 PM   #27
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HK and HJ Monaro and I always liked the Statsmans too.
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Old 04-05-2008, 09:04 PM   #28
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HQ Monaro id have to say or stato around the same era
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Old 04-05-2008, 09:12 PM   #29
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HQ Monaro, VK Brocky's and the VE GTS (in black) are a few of my favouites.
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Old 04-05-2008, 09:30 PM   #30
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Always liked the HQ one tonner or a SLR5000/A9X torana.
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