History
Holden Commodore VK
The VK Commodore represented Holden's evolution of the large family car concept for Australian conditions. Based on Opel architecture but significantly Australianized, it offered locally-built V8 engines for performance enthusiasts. The VK became legendary in Australian motorsport, with Peter Brock's HDT versions achieving cult status. Its combination of spacious accommodation, V8 power, and rear-wheel drive made it the archetypal Australian muscle sedan.