In 2015 during the development of the 2016 Commodores, which were to introduce the larger 6.2 litre LS # V8 engine, The decision was made ro return to the Nurburgring to attempt a sub eight minute lap, that success an ideal way the proposed Magnum range. This was the car chosen, a prototype ute, dubbed "McQueen" and a redline magnum development vehicle under a small team of engineers, it was extensively tested at Lang Lang proving ground and then track tested at Philip Island and Winton raceways to ensure that it had the necessary speed, handling and reliability.

Prototype V F Ute

Red painted V F Magnum ute with black painted mag wheels.

Holden emblem front grille and rear boot lid, LS3 6.2 Ltr V8 front bumper. RH rear boot V8 insignia. SS insignia LH Boot and both side panels

vehicle, v f model, holden

The Holden V U ute was decorated with a paint job to represent " Bushfire" with the combination of the colours and how they are applied.

This vehicle was a promotional car built and decorated to be shown at motor shows.

V U Model utility vehicle with gold and burgundy swirls, the name Sandman written in brown across the tailgate

SANDMAN across the the tailgate Holden badge bonnet centre HOLDEN across windscreen

vehicle, promotional, v u sandman

Vehicle designed in Australia

Designed in Australia Built in the U.S by Chevrolet

Yellow bodied with black stripes, 2 door Coupe

On front and rear boot cover Chevrolet Logo SS Grille RHS SS Right hand boot lid, Comaro both front mudguards

vehicle, comaro

Clay mock up of ZB model Commodore, used in the design process

Australian designed model used prior to production of car

Grey and black shrink wrap over clay mock up of ZB model Commodore

Holden insignia on Grille and boot lid centre

vehicle, clay, model

The VF was the final Australian built Commodore and was the finest and best equipped car ever built by that company

Manufactured by GMH 2017

Blue Bodied VF2 Holden Commodore. Blue and white check banding on sides Police warning lights on top with scanners and six aerials. Police sticker on bonnet, Highway Patrol singage on sides

Police on bonnet, Holden emblem on both boot and bonnet centres

vehicle, commodore, police car, holden

Display round to show troops how to load gun and be able to handle safely

display ammunition to suit GMH built Polson gun

Brass cartridge casing with red painted bullet

NOT REAL DISPLAY ONLY TRAFALGAR HOLDEN MUSEUM

military, polson, cartridge

Document pouch carried by Military personnel

Manufactured by GMH

Brown leather pouch, fastened in front with strip off cover and strip sewn across face

CAA 4400 DoD MH w1946=5

military, message, pouch

steel wrench used in construction and plumbing

Imported, used and sold by Holden and Frost

Two part steel adjustable wrench pivoting in centre

Footprint Made in England Etching of a footprint

wrench, steel, adjustable

General purpose adjustable leather strapping

as manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost

Military green leather multi purpose leather strapping, brass adjuster

Holden and Frost

military, leather, strap

used in Metal construction and plumbing

Imported and sold by Holden and Frost

Two part steel adjustable wrench, with outer covering inner, pivoted so that wrench is adjustable

Made in England

steel, footprint, wrench

Used for the polishing of glass or other high gloss surfaces

Imported and sold by GMH

Folded white chamois cloth contained in plastic envelope

Nil

chamois, polishing, leather

Used for the cleaning of glass or other high gloss surfaces

Imported and sold by GMH

Plain white pieces of Chamois leather

nil

chamois, polishing, cloth

Military issue waist belt with four pockets to carry money or other sundry items

Manufactured by HOLDEN

Leather waist belt with four pockets for carrying other sundry small items

Nil

military, money belt

Used as equine accessory

As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost

Corded white cotton girth made with 15 individual lengths of cotton with a 80mm brass ring on ach end

equine, girth

Used to cover equipment to protect from weather also used by soldiers as ground sheet for sleeping

Grey plastic sheet with three eyelets each side and two eyelets on one end

military, ground sheet

This stirrup is used by ladies who ride side saddle

Manufactured and sold by HOLDEN and FROST

Metal cirular ring with flat area on base, on the top there is a slot which is where the leather strap from the saddle is passed through

nil

stirrup, equestrian

Stirrup used by ladies who ride side saddle

As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost

Black metal ring with flat base , slot on top to fit leather strap from the saddle

equine, stirrup

This stirrup is used by ladies who ride side saddle

Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost

Metal circular ring with flat area on base, on the top there is slot which is where the leather strap from the saddle is passed through, Painted black

nil

equine civilian, stirrup

Carried by soldiers to carry extra ammunition

As manufactured an sol by Holden and Frost 1915

Brown leather pouch with brass studs

military, ammunition pouch

Document pouch for carrying information on the battle field

As manufactured and sold by G M H.

Brown leather pouch with fold over cover/lid. Strip sewn in across face to enable lid to be held closed

GMH 1944 D D

military, pouch, document

Pack saddle as was used in the days that Australia was being opened up by settlers

As manufactured by Holden and Frost

Brown leather pack saddle, steel hooks on the top for adding accessories. On this saddle there is a steel water cannister on one side and attached to the other is a general carry bag made from leather

Holden and Frost

equine, civilian, packsaddle

As used by WW1 soldiers for leg protection, both by Infantry and Mounted

As manufactured by GMH, 1945

Army green cloth used to wrap around lower leg ,puttee, offering some protection

military, puttee

Used by Soldiers to carry extra ammunition Worn on a belt

As manufactured by Holden and Frost

Brown leather pouch with lid to cover over. Leather strip riveted to rear, allowing pouch to be carried on a bandolier or belt

Holden and Frost 1915 H

pouch, ammunition, military

As used by soldiers to carry spare ammunition

As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost

Tan leather ammunition pouch, with strap riveted to rear thus making able to attach to bandolier or belt

Holden and Frost Adelaide CMF SA /13

military, pouch, ammunition

Carried by soldiers to hold extra ammunition

As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost 1915

Brown leather pouch to hold spare rifle ammunition, carried either on a belt or a bandolier

Holden and Frost 1915 21 #H

military, ammunition pouch

Pouch used by Soldiers to carry spare ammunition

As manufactured by Holden and Frost 1915

Tan leather pouch designed to carry rifle ammunition. Leather flap lid and leather strip to attach to brass stud to hold closed. Leather strip inside to hold ammunition in place.

Holden and Frost 1915 CMF SA

military, ammunition, pouch

Gas mask contained in a canvas bag manufactured and used during the second world war

Bag manufactured by GMH 1942

Canvas bag with webbing strap, canvas cover, with brass press studs. Inside bag gas mask with items for maintaining the mask.

V11 GMH 1942

military, bag, gas mask

For use by soldiers for carrying personal objects

Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost

Light brown coloured leather pouch with rear fastening cover, strap inside for holding contents firmly Brass loop and rivets on back.

Holden and Frost 1916

military, belt pouch

Used by soldiers to carry personal items, such as a watch.

As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost

Leather pouch for mounting on belt, reverse facing cover with holding strap under cover. 6 Rivets on rear for mounting to a belt or bandolier

Holden and Frost 1916

military, pouch

Belt worn either around the waist or across body, to carry ammunition pouches

as manufactured by Holden and Frost

Brown leather strap with holes each end, brass buckle midway

military, belt, ammunition