The Monaro Nationals: A Legacy That Shines

When it comes to Australian muscle cars, few names stir up as much reverence as the Monaro. Born with the kind of bravado you can’t fake, these machines were built not just to perform, but to be seen. From suburban streets to national stages, the Monaro hasn’t just participated in the spotlight, it’s owned it. And nowhere is that more obvious than at the Monaro Nationals.

The Monaro Nationals: Australia's Stage for Legends

Held every two years, the Monaro Nationals is the ultimate celebration of one of Holden’s most iconic nameplates. Drawing in owners, builders, and fanatics from across the country, it’s more than just a car show, it’s a declaration. A rolling tribute to precision restorations, high-performance rebuilds, and rare survivor cars that represent decades of passion, grease, and grunt.

Each event hosts hundreds of Monaros, from early HKs to the final CV8s, lined up like royalty. There’s pride in the air, not just from the owners but from generations of fans who’ve grown up hearing the unmistakable hum of a Holden V8. It’s not about flashy builds or burnout comps, this is a showcase of discipline, detail, and the kind of craftsmanship that respects heritage while celebrating individuality.

Some Cars Don’t Just Enter, They Command.

At Classics, we’re a team of car lovers who know when something truly special rolls in. That was the case with Delilah, a black 1969 HT Monaro GTS.

The spotlight isn’t new to Delilah.

Among the many accolades at the Nationals, Entrants Choice holds a special weight. It’s not about judges or scoresheets, it’s peer-to-peer respect. Monaro owners, the toughest critics in the game, vote on the builds that move them. That’s what makes the W.A. Monaro Club’s Entrants Choice Awards such a standout. To win it once means something clicked. To win it more than once? That’s where Delilah comes in.

Delilah has quietly made her presence felt at the Monaro Nationals, winning the Entrants Choice Award not once, but multiple times.

From National Show Floors to Music Video Frames

The spotlight doesn’t stop at car shows. Delilah even made a cameo in Liam Kennedy-Clark’s music video for “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up”, catching the camera like she was born for it. Just like the lyrics, she channels nostalgia with a rebel streak. She doesn’t need choreography or direction, she is the scene.

The Spotlight Doesn’t Fade for a Monaro

Whether parked under the fluoro lights at the Nationals or caught mid-pan in a film clip, the Monaro’s place in Australian car culture is sealed. It’s not just the look or the sound, it’s the feeling. The moment when everything else fades, and there’s just one car, one silhouette, one presence that demands the room.

That’s the Monaro effect.

That’s the spotlight.
And some cars were simply built to own it.

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Featuring:

• Genuine 80737 GTS Build
• Holden 253ci V8 engine
• M21 four-speed manual gearbox
• 3.08 ratio Banjo differential
• Finished in Phantom Black Mica with Platinum GTS stripes
• Sandalwood interior with
• Houndstooth seat trim
• Factory fluted front guards
• GTS bonnet, grille and badging
• 15″ American Racing Torque Thrust wheels
• Multiple Entrants Choice Awards at Monaro Nationals
• Featured in Liam Kennedy-Clark’s music video “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up”
• Full bare-metal restoration
• Original service books included