Kenny Habul has officially taken the wheel at the Holden Dealer Team (HDT), acquiring the business from Peter Champion, who served as the brand's custodian for the past two decades. The move aims to prevent the iconic Australian marque from disappearing, with Habul pledging to inject new capital into the company and secure its future for upcoming generations. As a long-time collector of HDT vehicles, Habul intends to honor the legacy of racing legend Peter Brock by establishing a physical base at the spiritual home of Australian motorsport.
For enthusiasts and collectors, this acquisition signals a major shift toward factory-led restorations and modern performance developments. The business plan focuses on a 'restomod' approach, offering restoration services and new upgrade kits for existing classic models. This transition preserves a vital piece of motoring history that saw over 4,000 modified vehicles produced during the peak Brock era of the 1980s.
During an announcement in Bathurst, Habul revealed that development is already underway for a new performance vehicle. Prototypes are currently undergoing testing across three continents—Australia, Germany, and the USA. While specific details on the platform remain under wraps, Habul confirmed that a fundamental development recipe is being finalized. The long-term vision includes creating a dedicated facility in Bathurst, potentially housing a museum, a high-end workshop, and a showroom, should current negotiations with local authorities succeed.
This new chapter builds on the brand's storied history, which spanned from the iconic VK Commodore SS Group A to the retro-inspired VE and VF models. With production of the Holden Commodore now ended, the revived HDT aims to blend traditional manufacturing roots with global engineering standards to bring a new, reimagined performance car to the market.