He convinced Holden's management to go with them and that's the way the HD went into the showrooms". Initial sales of the HD were strong but the styling was too futuristic for conservative Australians ...

The Falcon coupe was already in American showrooms and boasted an optional V8, and we suspect Holden was planning its own coupe "just in case" the local Ford sales indicated a demand for a two door.

What is your current role and what brought you into it? I'm the Executive Director – Human Resources for GM Holden Australia and New Zealand, and a member of the Holden board. Opportunity, sponsorship ...