Holden closing down: The makes and models tipped to become a 'goldmine' for owners

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Holden closing down: The makes and models tipped to become a 'goldmine' for owners
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Some Holden owners could have a 'goldmine' sitting in their garage as the brand's exit from Australia promises to turn classic family cars into potential serious investments. 9News

"The FBs and the EKs and the HDs – are they going to increase in value? That I'm not so sure on."

"Even though our final Commodores like the VE and the VF had a lot of similarities to a German Opel, there were nonetheless unique to Australia. Finally comes the Holden Torana in the coveted A9X – of which only 33 body shells were made – which are now worth a very cool $250,000 plus.Lou Murray, who owns a vintage Holden Torana, told 9News.com.au that it would take an inordinate amount of money "to pry it loose" from him.

Produced by Holden the 48-215 was the first fully Australian assembled car built for the Australian domestic market.

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