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#Holden #HoldenUte #ImportingCars

[@paneraby]

"but he still wrote me a ticket to my 2009 Holden Ute.... and the ticket clinic took care of that" by far the SMOOTHEST plug ive seen.

[@connorstohl6050]

It isn't even sponsored by them, and they still got plugged.

[@KnarBurger]

@@connorstohl6050 that’s because it seems like they only do sponsorships with companies they trust/use. You hear them mention their sponsors a lot in videos just off the cuff. Nice to see instead of people who just take money from any company as long as they pay.

[@straylgk5497]

We stole your LS engines for the commodore.. now you are stealing the rest of the commodore.. fair tackle, play on

[@secretRBRman]

they are gonna steal our barra's now aswell lol

[@cairotimothy3215]

secretRBRman for real tho

[@Harry.Scurr95]

secretRBRman and show them what a real engine’s like 💪🏽

[@m0n6rch]

@@secretRBRman BARRA THE WORLD

[@siilko2586]

@@secretRBRman well now we have adamlz with his bad ass barra swapped mustang. so yea i guess so. sorry m8 good engines

[@tylerblack5838]

"For cheap, we got a body into the United States on a container." VinWiki music plays

[@krusher74]

was it cheaper to put it on the container than in it?

[@VA-ng2ve]

Not sure how much he paid for that body. We have worked with David on importing a few for him as well as other clients. Cheapest one I have seen imported landed cost was 5,300 it was missing the front fenders and hood. Typical landed cost is around 7,000 or so.

[@GS-cy8iy]

@@VA-ng2ve are you in the shipping business?

[@VA-ng2ve]

@@GS-cy8iy Yes. We import/export to and from Australia.

[@mpsSalvadorian]

lol

[@simmo7670]

Holy crap! An American that actually knows and got most of his terminology right while talking about Aussie cars! Someone buy this man a Fosters! Not that we drink that shit here. Great content, love the fact that an Aussie ute made it on this channel!

[@Rob-fc9wg]

You lost me when you mentioned "Foster's", you were going well until then.

[@simmo7670]

@@Rob-fc9wg you probably should have read the next sentence then...

[@Rob-fc9wg]

@@simmo7670 Sorry mate, I was too busy chunderin' at the thought of Foster's.

[@lesflynn4455]

Fosters?!!! I haven't seen Fosters in Australia for 25 years. There's a good reason for that.

[@Crispy77760]

i have a rebranded holden its the caprice holden. its a chevy by name alone. love this car you aussies have fun cars. strong too killed 3 deers with it only 1 really damaged the car all deers are dead from either running into the side or running in front. 2 in the front 50mph and 60 mph the side it just ran into the side breaking its own neck. deers are stupid any ways the 60mph one did the damage fender door and light.

[@lesliegossner681]

As an Australian who's driven Holden Commodores most of my life this makes me cry. Thanks for naming and badging it right mate. Nothing more tragic than someone badging up a Holden as something else GM. The death of Holden and the loss of the Commodore still hurts. Wish I had never sold my '04 SS now....

[@bennichols1113]

Wish I hadn't had that dream I was driving when I was driving my VL wagon. Pine hedge doesn't need to be very big to eat your car

[@originalsusser]

You know what will ease the pain of losing your 04 SS, getting a VE series 2 SS

[@lesliegossner681]

@susser with recent fuel price increases im not so sure anymore. Running a big thirsty V8 today sounds fun but hard on the wallet lol

[@originalsusser]

@@lesliegossner681 ya only live once, my VE SS ute when in cruise mode uses hardly any more petch than my old v6. But I suppose the addiction to that roar when gunning it changes that, but I also don't want to be on my death bed thinking "bugger I shouda got that SS

[@weavesdc5]

I’m impressed how accurate and how well he articulated our lingo and laws here in australia

[@liberty0758]

Man definitely did extensive research before going ahead with the whole project. Respect...

[@YosheetaBoneeta]

Love the number plate ( CRIKEY M8 )

[@tysonl4702]

We definitely don't call the hardlid the tray 😂

[@YosheetaBoneeta]

Style side tray and drop side tray. And if you're fancy and want the F100 look a step side tray. The lid is just the lid and a tonneau cover is the soft black cover.

[@tysonl4702]

@@YosheetaBoneeta and what's on that ute is a tub

[@CaolanSuibhne]

I love seeing the joy that our home grown vehicles make on the other side of the world. *R.I.P* Holden

[@YellowAstra]

Holden just selling Opel's from germany similar to Vauxhall in Britain and Pontiac in the US

[@Ben.jack.in.off.to.you1]

@@YellowAstra no

[@Ben.jack.in.off.to.you1]

@Yuck Foutube no

[@beaucooling4323]

@@YellowAstra no

[@beaucooling4323]

@Yuck Foutube yes it was it was started in aus and then gm bought them

[@Taniwha351]

I love that Travis is using the correct Australian terminology and lineage of the cars.

[@sir.funking]

ADM is the new JDM 🤔

[@KuroRyuu86]

@@sir.funking Uhhh no way. ADM is ADM. You cannot call Australian cars Japanese.

[@HJZ75driver]

Nihal Shroff Thats the joke

[@8888k]

@@KuroRyuu86 He wasn’t doing that at all?

[@brendonrookes1151]

@@KuroRyuu86 exactly u cant call an american poniac a holden its wrong

[@itscrikey]

Makes me proud to see our Aussie cars getting so much love in the USA.

[@daverussell457]

09:26 - As an Aussie I love your "CRKEY M8" licence plates.

[@EdBolian]

I need to find a way to do this with the V10 TT Audi RS6 Avant.

[@thezztitz00]

I didn't know I needed that so badly until right now

[@robstajay]

I have always been a fan of the RS6 V10s but believe the sedan looks MUCH better! Either way an Audi sedan with awd and a gallardoesque v10 with twin turbos slapped on...what’s not to love!

[@marnixsiekmans8259]

Hi Ed, just wondering if they ever sold the S8 version in the USA. They should have the same drivetrain. Chances are that the body could be swapped just like what was done with the G8 to ute conversion.

[@MattBeardless]

Step 1) Move to England.

[@rkan2]

Seems totally possible... The RS6 is just an A6? Isn't it just like an engine swap?

[@Homesteadingandreviews]

I think the 2009 Ed needs to live.

[@VINwiki]

Fully depreciated by now

[@Homesteadingandreviews]

@@VINwiki I guess we need to have rabbit sale it so we can make some money.

[@boyd1418]

The Ford Falcon (ED) was a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1993 to 1994. Ford Australia ahead of it's time.

[@tsherwoodrzero]

@@VINwiki call it the 2009 Ed Bolian and you'll get any price you want for it.

[@MrUPSman]

Absolutely love the 'CRKEY M8' registration

[@W0rp3D]

That term is like "throw another shrimp on the Barbie" and fosters, mostly used by people outside of Australia

[@fantasticmrnox]

@@W0rp3D Well Aussies dont drink Fosters. Its now VB

[@W0rp3D]

@@fantasticmrnox you can keep that cats piss too, don't know how people can drink that shit, great northern or corona for me

[@johncarey4040]

@@W0rp3D criticizes VB and then willingly admits to drinking Corona....facepalm!

[@W0rp3D]

@@johncarey4040 you're either not a beer drinker, never had vb or just have really shitty bogan taste in beer

[@jamesttt6610]

Nothing like a good old aussie Ute to tear up the streets with You guys would love the Holden maloo

[@dwink7]

I want the Maloo so bad. American laws suck..

[@adamhawk160]

Just looked up and yes I do

[@nfsdude0125]

@@adamhawk160 You guys out to search the 2017 HSV GTSR Maloo. 635HP, enormous brakes, a ute. :D

[@DVSUte]

@princewish now look up W427 . . .

[@buellb0y]

Personally I’m a huge fan of the Monaro. Ok, so I researched the Maloo. You’ve convinced me.

[@kuebby]

The fact that 50 Cent never got his either is the saddest part of the story. RIP 50 Cent :(

[@tfreposan6081]

he didn’t die tho

[@kinpump4696]

@@tfreposan6081 its a meme boomer

[@tfreposan6081]

@@kinpump4696 bro what is ur name?

[@Opaheke1]

"Killed Pontiac in 2010" and GM killed what was left of Holden in 2020. Although by then it was a mercy killing.

[@adriancollins60]

Mate, i saw one of the new 'Commodores' on the road yesterday and thought it shouldn't have even got to that point. it looks like a bloated Camry.

[@Jackarooooo]

Adrian Collins you mean that rubbish rebadged Opel? Couldn’t agree more, would get a VF any day over that

[@OzSkitzo]

They killed Holden the day the Adelade plant was closed.

[@leonkernan]

When they were turned into a Daewoo importer it was time to go.

[@Opaheke1]

@@adriancollins60 aye, you can put as much lipstick on a pig as you like, but it's still a pig.

[@Iskelderon]

Practically taking a page out of Ed Bolian' book, he didn't give up and found a legal loophole to get the job done!

[@MasonAK.1]

If you're using the firewall and everything forward of that from the G8 and put it in the Ute, it's using US compliant drivetrain as well as front crash bar. That's why the US government doesn't bother with the Holden Utes

[@Reuben-ny3]

I’m really enjoying Travis Bell’s stories. Bless his wife.

[@ashboxall5280]

Awesome to see Holden alive in the US as well, thank you for keeping the name and badges 👊

[@fitzyholden1036]

And then GM killed Holden. All over.

[@bicyclist2]

It was once said by an executive "GM isn't a car company, it's a Bank, that sometimes makes cars". Looking at their history and reputation I have to agree.

[@spateri728]

I think it was the government more than GM. Every car cost taxpayers 7 grand or something to subsidise so why bother? Correct me if I'm wrong but I guess GM weren't going to fit that bill.

[@antus666]

@@spateri728 Got a reference for that? I dont think its true. But it was closely followed by bailing out of all RHD countries world wide, to focus on their larger and more profitable LHD markets. Holden wouldn't have survived that, regardless of local politics.

[@Phantaam]

@@antus666 It wasn't quite 7k i think it was 5k AUD. Motor did a article when it happened if you go look for it

[@stn7172]

Why did it get killed?

[@jimmyp9105]

The "ticket clinic" ad was smooth 9/10

[@pork1346]

"Just spent quite a bit of money, but not very much..." Your wife still doesn't know the total bill does she? lmao

[@Whoisthatmatt]

RIP Holden, a real tragedy that the brand is shutting down

[@RageUnchained]

That's GM for ya. Kill all the good brands Yet Buick and Cadillac soldier on as Chevy sinks further into mediocrity

[@ferret3284]

when they killed the factory in Adelaide in 2017, its when us locals stopped calling them holden as they became imports... I dont recognise a 2019/20 commadore as a "holden". I am pissed off what they said about the factory shut down, "will be able to lower the cost of the commadore by a few thousand dollars for the average consumer" but thats a load of shit. I am pissed at GM for doing this to australia and they can get fucked royally for killing one of the last car manafacturing facilities left in Adelaide. RIP a true icon.

[@maxnovakovics2568]

@@RageUnchained gotta blame the buyers dude, if they wanted half decent cars we'd still have brands

[@Missespelt]

And now everyone things their holdens are worth triple

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

@@maxnovakovics2568 "if they wanted half decent cars..." Uh, they're GMs.

[@MrTinmansbrain]

"Just spent quite a bit of money, but not very much..." Your wife still doesn't know the total bill does she? lmao

[@Taojas]

There is a mad cunt on the Commodore boards in Australia whose tag line is IF ITS GOT TITS OR WHEELS ITS GONNA COST YOU.. ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE BIG TITS AND BIG MOTORS. RIP Holden 2020

[@grunthostheflatulent9649]

@@Taojas He speaks much truth. #straya

[@TA_Plus_Hemi]

Some guys marry the wrong wives. Mine gets told what I'm going to buy, but she is allowed the same caveat. We keep it on an even keel.

[@Ronnaferd]

@@TA_Plus_Hemi exactly! You spent $500 on some crap...I get to spend $500 on crap I want 😆

[@exsparky8090]

Here in Australia , the start of the Commodore ( Known as a VB) was an opel sedan. They stuck a straight six banger in it (for most of the population) and also a 'Star Fire' four cylinder (just lopped two cylinders off the six, for the scrooges) and shoehorned a 'Five litre' 308 ci also a smaller capacity 253ci V8's into the same body. The later VC Commodore only came in V8 ,6cyl, and the misfire four (starfire four). Then they produced the VK Commodore once again with the 5 litre V8 the new (Blue motor 6cyl and the asthmatic 4cyl). The next was the VL produced with a normally aspirated 6 cyl or a turbo of the Nissan motor , no V8 due to the fuel crisis . They then released the VN with the old five litre (308) and the Buick V6 3.8 litre. Later V8s were the Chevy V8s.

[@TotaLDeath187]

Absolutely loved the effort you made to create a LHD VE SS UTE. Also loved the knowledge you have for Holden. It makes me so sad that GMA is over. Thank you for the video.

[@Bdavk]

Thank you for not putting a Chev badge on it!!

[@gav240z]

Ironically everyone in Australia puts Chevy badges on their Holden's.

[@bodhithespoodergen]

gav240z rip

[@wsx2000lol]

Aussies should put Opel badges on their Commodores that would be so rad

[@zer00rdie]

@@wsx2000lol Yes, lets put the least cool emblem on the car.

[@harrycurtis3138]

@@gav240z i very rarely see that mate. I respect chevy as a brand but people who look at a holden and say its a chevy piss every Australian off

[@fatsolutions]

Travis is a legend he pronounced all the names correctly! You rock sir!

[@Megaphone77]

Except the wagon.That's a Commodore Sportswagon. Statesman is a different car. Same wheelbase but it's more designed to be a luxury vehicle with extra passenger room.

[@fatsolutions]

Nathan Yeah I was over looking that issue, it’s just so rare to hear an American pronouncing things correctly

[@redram5150]

The El Camino that never was. I really liked the Holden Maloo

[@kruleworld]

The Maloo is by HSV, Holden's version is the Ute. just like an Alpina is not a BMW, even though it is. (eg Hoovies' Alpina B7)

[@michaelking7495]

@@kruleworld Not quite right... Ute means "utility". We call all vehicles like that a 'ute'. Both Ford and Holden made utes domestically in Oz for well over 50 years. We also use the word ute to describe all pick-ups - essentially anything with an open rear cargo area like a tray or well body. HSV stands for Holden Special Vehicles, and the Maloo was just a version of the ute with a bunch of bells and whistles.

[@Riley180sx]

Michael King evil ash literally said wat you said

[@kruleworld]

@@michaelking7495 No, exactly right. Holden actually named it "Holden Ute". HSV named theirs Maloo. There's no such thing as a Holden Maloo.

[@redram5150]

Evil Ash I learned something new. I always thought it was in-house, like SRT is to Mopar

[@aarondrager82]

I appreciate how you kept the Holden badges on it, now that Holdens R.I.P and turned re-badged Opel.

[@johnsmith3032]

Good to see someone from the US that loves utes as much as we do man, build looks mint. Plus it only owes u 40 or so grand

[@cesariojpn]

This is why we need to eliminate the "25 year rule." EDIT: And the "Chicken Tax."

[@MeDicen_Rocha]

The 25 year rule is never going away. As for the chicken tax, yes.

[@ericworthington7299]

If u have the money to import it, it should be allowed...

[@LouisSubearth]

@@MeDicen_Rocha never say never. We would have to call our representatives and congresspeople to pressure them into eliminating the 25 year import rule for personal imports, and lower it to 15 years for bulk imports (so it doesn't affect the manufacturing sector) and reduce the chicken tax from 25% to either the 2.5% cars and motorcycles are subject to or 3% to make it only a bit higher but still perfectly reasonable.

[@MeDicen_Rocha]

@@LouisSubearth Solid argument, but i cant see the dealers allowing any sort of change for personal imports and much less for bulk imports. The business model works on not letting you have much choice. Also the DOT wont allow it to happen either. It is a lot of bureaucratic bullshit that will never go away. Specially due to the safety concerns. As for the chicken Tax, we have reached the point where we should just get rid of it altogether.

[@bubba99009]

@@LouisSubearth You still can't even buy a car on Sunday in a number of states - because the car dealers are politically powerful and do not want to have to open on Sunday. I don't see them ever allowing us to import personal vehicles from overseas and cutting them out. And you got all those regulations the feds work so hard to dream up that they wouldn't want to see you bypass by importing.

[@activecamoflage6649]

R.I.P Holden you shall be missed. My dad had a VE commodore wagon and that was fun Also Holden did make some left hand drive cars for export to the Middle East and other places. If you need LHD interiors (To clarify LHD commodores were sold as Chevy omega’s in brazil and as the pontiac G8/GTO/Chevy SS in America) (RHD commodores and Utes were sold in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Middle East ,Japan ,Etc. the Utes were no available in the UK, North America or Europe)

[@Bahraini_Carguy]

Yep, the VT - VE Commodores were sold here under the Chevy Lumina including the SS models. Too bad we never got the Ute :(

[@cjdacka]

@@Bahraini_Carguy Which country because America never got the VT in sedan form. They got the Pontiac GTO which was a Holden Monaro VZ

[@cwang6951]

Had a 6.0L sportswagon, such a good car

[@activecamoflage6649]

@@cjdacka the VX's, VZ's and VE's rebadged as Lumina's were mainly sent to the middle east and south African. Wiki pages words not mine Also the wiki says the lumina was availabe as a ute, available in South Africa trough 2006-2007, available in the middle east trough 2009-2010 Don't know how accurate those statements are you be the judge

[@cjdacka]

@@activecamoflage6649 correct

[@blue_thumb]

These videos are the perfect length for a 15 minute break.

[@Shadytribe97]

I find this absolutely fascinating how rare these are in the states, yet in Australia they’re everywhere. My girlfriends brother has a VE Sv6 so the V6 version as his car on his P plates (First year with a real license) and he picked it up for around $10K AUD so 6.6K USD

[@turtle5800]

I picked up the exact same car for 1500 in nz a couple of months back, had a little panel damage and ended up being a paddock car real fast... probably break travis' heart haha

[@tobyhowell1140]

Great timing! Just got back 6 days ago from New Zealand and these things are all over the place there!

[@alexthompson5172]

me trying to think how to convert an r34 to a campervan...

[@calska140]

I'm assuming start with a Stagea 260RS. Not much left you have to do after that. Maybe add a cargo pod to the roof.

[@jizzwizard6939]

Just put the skyline front end on the Stagea and call it a day, right after the twin turbo V8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZeUl4aBa5yog7c

[@22lambo]

Why not a r34 ute??

[@jizzwizard6939]

@@22lambo I don't think they made those stock

[@MrDemonchild71]

Attach a tent to the boot lid. Simples

[@jetzgaming8890]

Really impressed with his Australian vocab First American to get it perfect with the words! Glad you love it mate

[@Notinserviceij]

He is the only one of these "presenters" who have real world friends and take in what others say obviously Well done to him

[@danielhill9080]

He didn't get "station wagon" correct tho... Otherwise, well done.

[@VINwiki]

What car do you dream of having in the US that we can't get yet?

[@TommyCubed]

Right hand drive Rx8.

[@forbin1185]

A Holden HSV GTS!!

[@TroisDjinn]

Toyota Corona

[@vuiupian]

Right hand drive porsche 959

[@Jad20n]

Nissan Silvia S15

[@theslashmanrc7503]

Man, I just saw this car at the qualifications of the Indy 500. Travis is awesome.

[@vainwretch]

I lived in Australia for 9 months and traveled up the east coast from Sydney to Cairns and back. Never understood why these or similar versions sold here in the USA. The other variation of UTE's have aluminum flat beds, with or without tool boxes . I stayed at a camper village in Byron Bay for 3 weeks and a guy there had two really tall tool boxes on the sides . There was space in between and he stored his surf board and fishing gear. Had a roof top pop up tent , solar panels and regular tent also , 4 wheel drive. There is so much beautiful beach to go to , you have to have 4 wheel drive to get there but not all. All the beach on the east coast have killer waves not that you can surf them all. You can basically find places that you could just live and camp, fish and nobody cares or bothers you . The other thing you see there but not here are 4 wheel drive , diesel vans. Many back packers buy them and travel around the country . They will be outfitted with cooking gear and everything and when they get done they will sell them to another group of back packers and they will do the same thing. These kids have money from their families and they rebuild the motors and fix them up so they are dependable. I actually saw one here in Atlanta and a young guy had imported it from Australia . Brought back a lot of old memories of being there You rarely ever see an American style pick up truck , there are some around but not many.

[@lachlanwarren5649]

Who’s watching from Australia 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@justsmallstuff4994]

Meeee

[@cactusjack-sama2716]

Yessir

[@petercrisp2573]

Yep, for sure.

[@bailey6165]

NZ 😂

[@fes121tas]

That's the NZ flag lmao

[@basithph8958]

I’m going to miss Holden a lot especially for their Australian muscle cars I want a Ute so badly😭

[@drumboarder1]

I'm gonna miss Holden for their Korean boiled fish

[@justat1149]

I actually saw an early 2000’s one at Street Machine National in DuQuoin IL last year. It was sitting in the back near some drag cars. My dad was focused on the drag cars but the Holden caught my eye. I really wish GM imported it to be the El Camino like they did the Commodore to be the SS

[@markk3453]

If u live in usa do the same thing .

[@yaboikungpowfuckfinger7697]

I really want a GTS Maloo but my buddy down in Queensland told me it’s gonna be hard as shit since I don’t have a chassis to mount the body to...

[@MRNFSFREAK2]

@@yaboikungpowfuckfinger7697 it should be the same chassis

[@Cpt_Wolf]

GM pricks killed Holden, Saab, and many many good brands. That what you get, when accountants take over automotive company. Edit: Thank you for so many likes guys/girls. You are awesome!

[@slimmyhendrix4067]

Have you ever heard someone say: Hey, check out that SAAB? Have you seen the new SAAB coming out next yr? Man, I'm trying to save up for a new SAAB. NO. VOLVO neither. They killed themselves by ignoring how ugly they were

[@PaulFloyd207]

I used to say have you seen the new Saab coming out next year! Can't do that anymore. Poor Saab they made great cars.

[@slimmyhendrix4067]

@@PaulFloyd207 Was this back in the 80's when the convertible was kinda popular?

[@slimmyhendrix4067]

@@PaulFloyd207 They were durable n safe cars but not many ppl want to pay high prices for a car that looks like a kid drew with his Left Hand 😆

[@PaulFloyd207]

I am just a fan of their cars. I owned a 97 9000cs for a while. My family owned an 87 900, 2010 9-5 arc wagon, and 2 9-7x (Saab trailblazer) I have always been a fan of Saab cars. I don't what it is but they just feel like a solid well thought out car. I am just a fan.

[@rodpalmer4652]

Not a Holden fan here, but thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey in getting your dream ride. Well done with your perseverance, you now have a unique and desirable vehicle in the land of motor vehicle excess.👍

[@DJdoppIer]

It still makes me sad that they never officially made these for the US. I would've loved to have one of these. Super cool that you basically made your own!!!

[@bonesXU1]

Holden Utes are just ace! I've got one and I live in the Isle of Man.....

[@FarrFromPerfect]

RIP Holden - You will be missed. I loved my 2004 Ute.

[@declangoodwin6768]

Holy shit I bought my first car today and it indeed is a 2004 Holden ute

[@FarrFromPerfect]

@@declangoodwin6768 never ever ever sell it. Wreck it. Store it. Do anything but sell it. Because the person buying it is going to sell it back to you 10 year later for 10 times the money.......and you are going to pay. Because its rare to get something these days with so much disregard for traction control.

[@Aearonjer]

GM killed Holden last week. RIP.

[@jmdjasonday]

And GM killed Holden. Makes my heart warm to know that there are aficionados in the US

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

Here in Germany HOLDEN is called OPEL. So at least some Holden models can survive under another brand. For example the Opel Insignia, which is a Holden in the original. It is still offered as sedan and station wagon, unfortunately not as a UTE. (For Europe of course LHD) But it feels good to know that the "lions are still roaring."👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺

[@jpw0206]

Holden isn't Opel in Germany. GM used to own both company's. Holden imported your German built Insignia and put a Commodore badge on it 🤦‍♂️The lions are definalty still NOT roaring

[@Lotfullah_AllahYari]

you's just havent seen a H.S.V (Holden Special Vehicle) with your eyes omg its amazing 😍😍🤤

[@ToxicMrSmith]

Shit cars, FPV all the way mate.

[@shanerayner1]

Fpv doesn't have dick that compares to the maloo lets be honest here. That thing is the modern day torana and everyone knows it

[@declangoodwin6768]

@@ToxicMrSmith yeah but see you’re just straight up wrong mate. Can’t think of a single fpv that could top even the old hsv’s let alone newer ones

[@Sasmaite]

@@ToxicMrSmith The level of cope in that is crazy, you know everyone prefers a Holden/HSV lol

[@ToxicMrSmith]

@@Sasmaite riiight mate. _everyone_ love Holden's. Suuuure

[@drivemyexotic5274]

Absolutely awesome! The Utes are such an icon in Australia. Have always thought they were very cool and wished they were available in the US.

[@3Lb0r1]

Indiana is going to be flooded with Nissan “240Skyline GTR”

[@grant7909]

Jesus Littt I know 3 people with r34s in Indiana

[@carnage50x]

I live in Indianapolis and have seen multiple r33's. Haven't seen a r34 though

[@UnknownGPU]

I was born in terre haute, IN and grew up in Indianapolis, but I moved to Atlanta when I was 7. I’ve been in Atlanta for 19 years and in my opinion The car scene is better here other than the Indy 500.

[@UnknownGPU]

There is nothing in the world like import alliance at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.

[@imchris5000]

too bad indiana is one of the no fun states you do anything your going to jail

[@craigstevenson7708]

Australians- THATS OUR HOLDEN THATS OUR HOLDEN!!!!! Edit - thnx for the likes 🙂

[@683dxwww7]

blurrppee 05 was our holden

[@craigstevenson7708]

@@683dxwww7 yeah RIP holden they definitely influenced the Australian car market :(

[@YellowDieselGolf]

Yeah, nah. We don’t care. They’re everywhere here.

[@craigstevenson7708]

@@YellowDieselGolf Yuh but not in other countries so if we cna brag about we usually do

[@YellowDieselGolf]

Customs official: Welcome, can I see your passport please. blurrppee 05: wE mAdE ThE hOlDeN uTe. Customs official: Get out.

[@lesflynn4455]

Travis, I'm pretty jazzed that you left the Holden grille and emblem on the front of the car. Most Americans probably would have switched it over to the Pontiac one, for familiarity. The Holden front end would leave many of your kinfolk scratching their heads for a bit, unless they know of course. It's my second time watching this video, because it's awesome.

[@peterfitzgerald5429]

This is something Mary Barra never understood. Holden made RHD & LHD sedans, wagons & utilities on the same production line at the same time without alterations to the line. When Mary closed Holden production for losing money in 2017 they made a declared profit of 250 US million. Hidden in the books was an entry of 300 US Million that was entered twice in the debit column. That meant that in 2017 Holden had made a profit of 850 US Million, not a loss. 600 US Million was laundered through Holden by Detroit. Hidden in plain sight from the US IRS. Losing money? No, as Holden had been making small profits for many years. In fact making money while all GM Divisions were losing money. This goes back to the start of Holden designing the VE/VF range around 1999, without Detroit funding. In that time they were made to purchase Daewoo which had to be signed over to Detroit. They also designed the magnetic suspension used by Cadillac & tested the C8 Corvette. For over twenty years Holden was the most profitable division of GM as they were the only division to never make a loss. Holden was the last division of GM capable of making RHD (& LHD). Holden was older than Vauxhall, making them the Worlds oldest transportation manufacturer & the oldest manufacturer of cars. Holden started in 1856 as a saddlery & "Since 1856" is now used on clothing licensed to GM. Why has Detroit not sold the naming rights of Holden to another manufacturer or to one of our Politicians who have asked for it to be sold back to Australia?

[@FurryWrecker911]

"When you tell them it's a 2009 they almost get depressed" Yeah. Yeaaaaaaah... Damn I really wish we got these so bad.

[@zhangwei-longxing6658]

now would be your time to do this. holden just closed down

[@DVSUte]

Prefer my manual 07 6lt to the 11 se2 ve i had, 07 sucks the ground like a hooker (20"s help)

[@drumboarder1]

Take it down to the freedom factory at the opening

[@VA-ng2ve]

I have been trying to get Garrett to bring in a Holden for a while, we import the shells but so far he hasn't responded so I guess he wasn't that serious about it. But yes maybe if this is brought down to the FF he may change his mind?

[@drumboarder1]

@@VA-ng2ve who knows what he's thinking, I just love the idea of a commodore Ute with a huge blower at the FF to represent the shit

[@cesariojpn]

@@VA-ng2ve Probably still broke after buying the track and getting it ship-shape.

[@VA-ng2ve]

@@cesariojpn LOL this was before the track but even still he has more than enough for a shell, we can get one in pretty easily for 7,500 USD or less. Then the parts they have there they could get it up and running pretty easily.

[@unknownuser5585]

@@VA-ng2ve He apparently ordered a new Ram truck and has a C8 ordered along with the FF and projects so he probably does need to chill for a minute hah

[@NFS4LFE]

Holy crap, I actually met you in person before! Supercar Saturdays, you said that GT8 Aussie is a better car builder than the guy from Colorado!

[@richardbradfield7437]

I have always loved the el camino and the Holden Utes. I think GM missed it by not building one for the States based on the Camaro chassis!

[@IamProvocateur]

Oh man do I envy you. As a GTO driver I appreciate that G8 look but damn would I rather have yours. I never knew there was a wagon version I’m off to obsess about that now haha. Ty for such a great video ❤

[@StuntDoubleFPV]

Entertaining vid. RIP Holden. My first car was a 1980 Holden Gemini panelvan. So many good times. Sad to see this iconic aussie brand disappear

[@CosmasNDamian]

I drive a 2015 Chevy SS stick (Holden VF). Love that thang!

[@findmyrideaustralia2597]

I daily the exact same spec SSV ute here in Australia, Fun fact that redhot dash/seat combo was a $5000 option great ute!

[@MrCarGuy]

Wow. It was a much cheaper option on the G8 GT and GXP. I had a white GXP with the red interior and gauges. I wish they made more.

[@iamasmurf1122]

MrCarGuy20 you realise he is talking Australian currency $5,000 Aussie is about $3200 US

[@MrCarGuy]

@@iamasmurf1122 Clearly _you_ don't realize that when these cars were new the exchange rate was about the same. Come on. Not very difficult.

[@lesflynn4455]

Love the story. I've probably seen a dozen of them today in Canberra. Three of the guys I work with own them. It's nuts that they never went to the US, they would have sold tons of them.

[@TheColosiss]

Me: Looking at my saws... My Chevy Cruze: *Sweating intensifies*

[@ssjnappa5446]

I flipped out as soon as I seen this I was at a Holden show at his house and personally seen that beautiful truck! Super nice dude and love his garage!

[@CDTJosh]

Ute*

[@ssjnappa5446]

@@CDTJosh pushes glasses up I'm actually were Americans it's a truck sorry mate

[@CDTJosh]

@@ssjnappa5446 sorry mate we invented it which is totally different to what you would call a pickup truck. He'll even in the mid 1930s when we came up with it, we could still differentiate the difference between a flat bed ute and a much larger vehicle such as a truck. If you have over 3 1/2 tonne towing capacity it's considered a truck. even our Toyota land cruisers and Nissan patrols are still considered utes. Another old terminology for utes was a 1 tonna. But calling a Holden Commodore Ute or a ford ute for that matter, a truck. Is an insult here. like calling every American a Canadian because they sound similar :P

[@ssjnappa5446]

@@CDTJosh that last part made me piss myself lol you win I thought you was just a American dick like me. But we sound similar? That's the best

[@RCFiddyOne]

As a Holden Commodore (Chevy SS) owner, I couldn't click on this fast enough!

[@skip6509]

Im Australian and this is still the best holden story I've heard!

[@craigcooper1967]

Come over to rural Australia, every 2nd car is one of these holden utes !!! (original V8 5.0l, not Pontiac conversion).

[@theslashmanrc7503]

I met Travis at Cleetus and Cars Indy on May 1st. Super chill dude.

[@moparposi25]

I own a g8 gt and have been curious about this this info is awesome!

[@VA-ng2ve]

If you want to know more let me know. We import the shells. Typical cost for a VE/VF shell is around 7,500 USD landed. Cheapest I have seen was 5,300.

[@thomasjackson4743]

Stop stealing our utes! 😂😂 You’re gonna make it harder for us Aussies to get them

[@nemo5150]

Can I keep it right hand drive?

[@VA-ng2ve]

@@nemo5150 Older than 25 years yes, newer than 25 no. Or at least I have never seen anyway to do it.

[@benno_]

V A where do you source your Utes from in Australia? (I'm an Aussie and interested in helping in an exporting role if there's a market)

[@DodgeesGarage]

someone tell Cleetus that his dream can come true!!!

[@sirbader1]

"They know where I live, they AIN'T coming." 🤣

[@hennysworld2382]

This is the type of stories I like watching. Ingenious!

[@CaptainRex-sl4xk]

A Holden wagon would be the route I go

[@AyyItsJk]

Yeah I knew I’d seen a Ute in Charlotte before lol

[@sarahdell4042]

Same! In the Mooresville area a bunch a few years back.

[@rileymcdonald779]

theres a lime green one in gastonia too

[@AyyItsJk]

@@rileymcdonald779 met him at a meet. Super nice dude

[@Burtocd]

@@rileymcdonald779 Seen that one a while back on 85 N, right there at Concord Mills. Had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming lol.

[@sarahdell4042]

riley mcdonald With a massive weird looking hood? If so, I’ve seen that as well. I have also seen a fair amount of golden converted 4 door G8 over the years in the area. Having spent a number of summers in Australia, my neck almost breaks seeing one drive past locally.

[@khrysy2010]

Straya I wouldn’t be able to live in a world without my utes😂

[@Hebdomad7]

well they don't make them anymore so.... :(

[@connorayton881]

"I daily drive this thing", cuts to a massive cook

[@djjohnnymusic]

The wheels that are on your ute, I was with Holden Special Vehicles when they got designed. One of my colleagues, Rolly, had a immaculate 1969 Holden HT Monaro that he drove in from time to time. One of the CAD guys walked in to our area on this day and asked who owned the HT in the carpark. Rolly told him it was and and the next thing, the two of them are out in the car park taking off one of the factory hubcaps. Later that afternoon, the guy comes back and gives Rolly his hubcaps back. I can't remember exactly how long after that, we were shown the a sculptured design of a wheel for an upcoming model based off Rolly's hubcap. Whe you put the wheels on your car next to the HT hubcap, you will see the origins. But without knowing, most people wouldn't pick it.

[@startodo]

So good to see it badged as a Holden

[@goldplaybuttonwithoutanyup1121]

If you want your ute to really look tough - throw a HSV ve maloo hardlid and sailplane combo on the rear. They match up perfectly to the original and really blend the rear of the cab to the tray a lot better than the original

[@stuffhappens5681]

Chevy Silverado guy: Hold my beer. Travis: Holden my Ute!

[@966Mako]

Makes me happy, he kept its origins. 👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺

[@georgehatzi6625]

Love your work. Great job. Go the Holden Ute Aussie Aussie Aussie.....

[@baabaabaa-El]

Rmmbr blokes whacking those ugly aftermarket Pontiac front ends on Dunnydoores & utes!?! Hideous things!

[@scotcoon1186]

If you know what boxes to check, getting your title and registration is easy. I know a scratch-built rock crawler that as far as Nebraska is concerned, is a 75 or 76 corolla, specialty-built truck. The only thing Toyota on it is a Toyota badge.

[@theninethrees8044]

I feel like the SSR is the closest thing to a modern El Camino North America will ever have.

[@kylemorice4870]

Pretty much yea.

[@efijycat1856]

Rest In Piece Holden Australia and Holden New Zealand D,,:

[@bicyclist2]

I'm not a big fan of GM but I do like unusual cars. This is one of the coolest cars never to officially make it to the US. If I had the means. I'd do the same thing. I'd want one in green. I'm pretty sure Mr. Doug Demuro did a review of one a few years ago. Thanks.

[@brynedolor8015]

I’m glad I found your KZbin channel. I’m a fan of the Holdens too

[@Vile-Flesh]

Two months to do the complete body swap!? That's amazing and those guys are really motivated.

[@dellapinohill2789]

The way he says "50 cent" with that accent!!!! Classic 😂

[@robstajay]

Being an Australian we take utes for granted. It’s also a shame you didn’t manage to squeeze in time to mention the Maloo LSA ute :)

[@MitchellKT]

too bad holden and ford dont make the commadore and falcon anymore, the lpg falcon ute is the perfect ute

[@robstajay]

Mitchell Thomas I daily drive a VF factory lpg sedan its amazing! Definitely a shame they are no more.

[@islandclub69420]

1948-2020.. rip gm holden..

[@cryptocannoli2512]

Dr Phil looks different without glasses

[@aeroaa2]

This is amazing, I hope more people do this conversion

[@carportchronicles1943]

I live in Yakima, WA, and two years ago I saw a red Holden Ute in a parking lot, and talked to the owner about how he got it. Turns out he had dual U.S. and Mexican citizenship, and the Ute was registered in Mexico.

[@rosssyster]

I see this alot here in Arizona. See lots of they gray market cars with dealer plates running around also.

[@erikscott5709]

@@rosssyster Used to see diesel Land Rovers running around the DC area with Canadian plates, but the rust finally got them. Then again it's DC, so it might have been Canadians driving them for all I know.

[@codylandreth6078]

The guys business in the Catolinas is about to blow up with ppl wanting one now.

[@georgeerhard1949]

Ok... I'mma say it, with the drone shot with the two cars... "These two Utes...." "Utes???"

[@Psyopcyclops]

What an amazing video mate. I love your passion. Makes me so happy to see other countries enjoying the Holden Ute.

[@joshacollins84]

6:56 that is such a hard revelation to have but many, MANY times the only realistic outcome. You sir, are a better man than many for coming to that conclusion. I hope you enjoy your UTE for many years to come. Cheers