From humble homologator to high octane horsepower hero, HSV’s rise to the top of the Australian muscle car hierarchy has been one hell of a journey. We trace its 30 year journey from its formation following the falling out of Peter Brock with Holden to the immense 474kW GTS-R W1, Australia’s most powerful road-going creation.

Flashback: 2004 HSV Avalanche XUV
With a name like Avalanche, we didn’t fancy taking HSV’s then-new AWD ute to the snow. Here’s a look back at our test of the XUV off road, from 2004

Vortech-blown 427 LSX-powered HSV GTO
Troy Higgins wanted a horsepower monster — with 1150hp at the wheels, that’s what he’s got

Last-built Walkinshaw VL Group A SS offered for sale
The final VL SS Group A Walky is for sale in original condition, despite being owned by a former Bathurst racer-turned-team boss

HSV VZ GTS/R Coupe concept – flashback
Looking back on HSV’s one-off prototype, built a track-only prospect

Mark Skaife drives the VY HSV range at Lang Lang – flashback
Back in 2002, Mark Skaife tested HSV’s smokin’ new range of models at Lang Lang and took Seddo for a spin in the 300kW VY Clubsport GTS

Twin-turbo, 427ci WALKE VL Commodore
First-time drag racer Trent Blainey jumped in the deep end with this wild, seven-second VL

500rwkW, turbo 5.0-litre VT Senator
This rare VT Senator shows you don’t need an LS to go big in the boosted V8 game

Mark Else’s blown 1999 VT HSV GTS
The Gen III made Holden’s iron V8 obsolete. Except this one

HSV GTSR W1 with 32km reaches $350K at auction
GTSR W1 auctions have been few and far between of late, but an example with just 32km on the clock is going over the auction block this arvo

2100hp blown big-block genuine HSV SV88
Tim Laidler’s insane HSV SV88 has Drag Challenge in its sights

1200rwhp blown HSV Gen-F GTS
Adam Fraser has what could possibly be the toughest HSV GTS in the country, boasting 1200rwhp of mechanically injected, tyre-frying fury

Buyer’s guide: 1996 HSV VS GTS-R
The Big Banana remains one of HSV’s rarest models, with outlandish looks to match its growing cult status

HSV Gen-F2 auction: W1, GTSR and GTSR Maloo
A treasure trove of HSV’s finest is going under the hammer

The history of HSV: 1987-2018
We trace the 30 year journey of Holden Special Vehicles – from its humble beginnings in 1987 surviving the post-Brock years, to then emerge as an Australian muscle car legacy

Craig Taylor’s Harrop-blown HSV VZ Clubsport
Craig Taylor has owned his R8 Clubsport for 10 years and after some custom mods, debuted his dream car at last year’s Autofest in New Zealand

Holdens of Milwaukee Young Street Machine of the Year 2023
A sample of some of the awesome submissions from the lion pride for our 2023 Milwaukee Young Street Machine of the Year

Haltech Horsepower Heroes at Summernats 35: results
Cody Hunt takes out the dyno competition at Summernats 35 in his twin-turbo LS wagon

Blown HSV VN SVLE wagon
Want a hot car but need room for the kids? Say hello to Chad Donelly’s blown HSV SVLE

Auction watch: VS GTS-R, XB GT coupe, HDT VH Group 3 and more!
Christmas has come early at Seven82Motors December online auction

HSV GTSR W1 market analysis – what are they worth?
Considered this generation’s GTHO, we take a look at how the HSV GTSR W1 is performing in the market six years on