CAR CULTURE
The Holden Monaro Archive: 1968–2006
The Monaro is the undisputed king of Australian coupes. From the moment the HK GTS 327 claimed victory at Bathurst on its first attempt in 1968, the nameplate became synonymous with power, style, and track-bred dominance. This archive tracks the Monaro's journey from the classic chrome era to its modern high-tech revival.
The Golden Era of the Coupe (1968–1977) Explore the evolution of the original Monaro body styles and the birth of the GTS legend:
The HK, HT & HG: High-resolution ads for the original coupes, featuring the "Red Motor" sixes and the brutal Chevrolet-sourced 327 and 350 V8s.
The HQ, HJ & HX: Documentation of the beautiful HQ series, which introduced the four-door Monaro GTS sedan alongside the classic coupe.
The LE Final Edition: A look at the 1976 HX Limited Edition—the final 600 "slow-selling" shells that became high-value collector icons.
The Modern Revival (2001–2006) After a 25-year hiatus, Holden revived the legend with the V2 and VZ series Monaro. Based on the Commodore platform, these cars achieved international fame—completing a historic circle by being exported to the US as the Pontiac GTO, the very car that had inspired the original HQ Monaro decades earlier.
Models Featured: HK · HT · HG · HQ · HJ · HX · HZ (GTS) · V2 · VZ
