Monaro (1968 to 2005)

The Holden Monaro is Australia’s most celebrated nameplate in the two-door performance segment, spanning two distinct eras: the legendary 1968–1977 "Humpy" and second-generation coupes, and the 2001–2005 V2/VZ modern revival. In the 2026 Australian market, early first-generation models (HK, HT, HG) have become blue-chip investment staples, with market values for clean GTS examples typically ranging from $185,000 to $320,000 AUD, while Bathurst-homologated specials like the HT GTS 350 can exceed $550,000 AUD. The modern V2 and VZ CV8 models are also surging in popularity as "modern classics," with tidy examples fetching between $45,000 and $85,000 AUD, while the farewell CV8-Z and low-kilometre HSV GTO/GTS Coupes command between $120,000 and $210,000 AUD. The desirability of the Monaro is unmatched, driven by its sleek pillarless styling and dominant motorsport pedigree, which attracts an elite buyer pool of institutional investors, muscle car purists, and Gen X professionals who view the badge as the ultimate symbol of Australian automotive success. Locally, liquidity is exceptionally high for manual-transmission V8 models in "hero" colours like Warwick Yellow or Devil Yellow, as 2026 buyers prioritise documented provenance and factory-original drivetrains over modified "street" versions.

The Holden Monaro is Australia’s most celebrated nameplate in the two-door performance segment, spanning two distinct eras: the legendary 1968–1977 "Humpy" and second-generation coupes, and the 2001–2005 V2/VZ modern revival. In the 2026 Australian market, early first-generation models (HK, HT, HG) have become blue-chip investment staples, with market values for clean GTS examples typically ranging from $185,000 to $320,000 AUD, while Bathurst-homologated specials like the HT GTS 350 can exceed … Read more