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.
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
Milwaukee SMOTY contender #15: Trent Blainey’s WALKE
First-time drag racer Trent Blainey has put his seven-second WALKE VL into the running for SMOTY 2023
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
Magnuson-blown VZ ClubSport at Drag Challenge Weekend 2022
Matt Sadler’s slick HSV was one of many Dial Your Own debutants at DCW 2022
Turbocharged 355-powered VS Clubsport
This VS ClubSport’s relatively sedate exterior hides 740hp worth of turbocharged fire and brimstone
Anthony Fabris’s VL Walkinshaw
The only thing swinging bigger balls than this Walkinshaw was roaming the Western Plains Zoo
Video: Brand new FG-X XR8 Sprint for sale
It only has 90 kilometres on the clock and features the 483kW Holy Grail package
Walkinshaw unveils Silverado 1500 supercharger kit
Silverado owners can now opt for even more grunt
Rear-mount turbo HSV E3 R8 Maloo
Kim Smith’s Drag Challenge-forged E3 Maloo is shooting for the nine-second zone
Auction watch: Pair of brand new HSV VF GTSR Maloos
A pair of brand new VF GTSR Maloos are up for auction
Walkinshaw tribute with Nissan GT-R running gear!
If an HSV VL Walkinshaw and a Nissan GT-R had an 869hp love child, this is what it’d look like
1997 CSV Strada 5000i up for auction
Fancy a unique Holden, but can’t afford a HSV? Then this CSV Strada could be just what you’re after