Beyond Indonesian shores, the story of Holden's successful export foray into the tropics over more than three decades isn't widely known.
At least a few Indonesian relics met their end as mangled wrecks for public entertainment when touring American-inspired monster truck shows were all the rage in the early 2000s.
If they were spared that inglorious fate, most of the surviving cars were garaged in the care of enthusiasts who still gather regularly for local branch rallies of the owners' club, burnout exhibitions, or an annual national"jamboree". Despite the imminent death of the brand, Holden fans in Jakarta are also hoping the vehicles' scarcity could actually increase the value of their cars.In fact, to maintain their value and keep them running, they're pleading with both the Australian and Indonesian Governments to relax customs and shipping restrictions that have long been a bugbear when trying to obtain second-hand parts.
"We from Indonesia hope very much they will change, to allow Australian fabricators and wreckers to sell parts here, especially for models from the FB Holden to the VL Commodore," Holden Indonesian National Chairman Boim Solihin said.Whether they win the battle for free trade in parts, this Javanese corner of"Kingswood country" is a diaspora driven by cherished memories of the"Lion" badge.
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