CAR CULTURE
The Holden Commodore Archive: 1978–2017
The Commodore was the heartbeat of Australian motoring for nearly four decades. Launched in 1978 as a radical, European-inspired response to the global fuel crisis, it evolved into a homegrown powerhouse that dominated the suburban driveway, the sales charts, and the podium at Mount Panorama.
The First Generation (1978–1988) Explore the "Opel-era" Commodores—compact, sophisticated, and agile.
The VB to VL Series: High-resolution ads documenting the original VB launch, the introduction of the Blue and Black motors, and the legendary VL, which famously combined Holden's styling with the turbocharged Nissan RB30 engine.
The Wide-Body Revolution (1988–1997) When Australians demanded more room, Holden delivered the longer, wider, and more powerful second generation.
The VN to VS Series: Featuring the debut of the 3.8L V6 and the return of the 5.0L V8. This era saw Holden maximize a single platform to create a massive range, including the Statesman, Ute, and Wagon.
The Final Legends (1997–2017) Documenting the era of the VT through to the final VFII. These were the cars that took the Commodore to the world, featuring high-tech IRS, the LS-series V8s, and the most refined engineering in Holden’s history before local production ceased in 2017.
Models Featured: VB · VC · VH · VK · VL · VN · VP · VR · VS · VT · VX · VY · VZ · VE · VF
