Jim McLaren’s 1971 Holden HQ Monaro GTS
Jim McLaren wanted to spruce up his Monaro with a lick of paint and a few more horses, but a trip to the sandblasters caused a big change of direction
Duke Zec’s 25th Anniversary HQ Holden Premier
Duke Zec turned his Grandfather’s dream into a reality with this HQ Prem, adding a horsepower twist of his own
In the build: HQ & HZ & FJ ute, VN & VH Commodore & VK Berlina
We check out some of our readers’ project cars from the September issue of Street Machine
Rising from the Asphalt: Alysha Teale races against the clock to make Drag Challenge
Alysha Teale had just three weeks to pull off what seemed almost impossible: rebuild and repower her faithful HQ in time for DC25
Andrew Brady’s big-block HQ Premier wagon
Andrew Brady’s big-block HQ wagon might have spent more time in the shed getting engine swaps than cruising the streets, but that’s all about to change
Red CentreNATS hat-trick: Mick Jury’s HQ Monaro
Mick Jury has owned his stunning HQ Monaro for 20 years and is now a three-time class winner in the Red CentreNATS Heavy Hitters drags!
Video: Jayden Grimshaw’s NOHQPE HQ Holden ute
Jayden Grimshaw was bored with his too-slow HQ ute, so he turned it up to 1400RWHP and aimed it at the staging lanes
Young gun Andy Box’s HQ Belmont ute
We caught up with 18-year-old Andy Box and his HQ ute at the recent NPRA Gunfight at Gunnedah
Icon: Lindsay & Cathy Gunston’s blown HQ one-tonner
A look back at our feature on Lindsay Gunston’s iconic HQ one-tonner!
Razor sharp: Justin Hunt’s HQ Monaro GTS
Justin Hunt shepherded his HQ Monaro from a bare shell to a tubbed beauty with a fiendish 777hp heart
Chris Dicker’s 1980s pro street-inspired HQ
A childhood fascination for massive tubs and wild graphics inspired Chris Dicker to build this tough-as-nails HQ
Mike Roycroft’s Sting Red HQ Holden ute
For a Mopar maniac, Mike Roycroft builds a pretty good Holden, as this blown, methanol-sucking, 900hp HQ ute proves
Where are they now? Bill Cooper’s custom Commodore-fronted HQ Monaro
A one-of-a-kind show-and-go Monaro from the 1980s is back, still flaunting its pioneering credentials
Paul Fava’s 1973 HQ Kingswood
Back on his feet after setbacks, Paul Fava is building a wild fleet of tough Holdens
Video: Budget-built, 1000rwhp HQ one-tonner
Dave Carnell’s HQ Tonner runs nines, makes 1000rwhp and completed Drag Challenge with a cheap-as-chips turbo LS!
Kylee Kappe’s 1972 HQ Monaro GTS
Despite being a Ford fanatic, Kylee Kappe’s love affair with her cherished Monaro goes back many years
Nathan Stewart’s award-winning LS3-powered HQ ute
Nathan Stewart took a former kangaroo-hunting, bash-and-crash HQ farm ute and turned it into a Summernats trophy winner
1972 HQ Holden drag-and-drive beast in the build
Sean Livingstone brought a rusty HQ shell back to life for his late mum to drive. It’s now in the process of a major power upgrade
Jordan Musarra’s Holden HQ One Tonner
Jordan has his super-sano HQ Tonner ready for DYO duty at Drag Challenge ’25
Warr family’s 2500hp twin-turbo Noonan-powered HQ Monaro
Shields Garage finishes off the late Nigel Warr’s dream HQ build as a loving tribute from his friends and family – and they didn’t forget the grunt