Holden Special - SSV Sportwagon Redline

Australia has three kinds of car fans, Holden, Ford and the rest.

When we were given the chance to get behind the wheel of the latest range of Holden's we jumped at the chance.

It had been a while for some of us since we were last acquainted with Holden's offering and this was a good opportunity to see what the current line up of cars had to offer.

The making of.....Holden Thunder Ute TV commercial

Ever wondered what goes into shooting a Holden TV ad?

We asked the team behind the Holden Thunder Ute TV commercial to give us a look behind the scenes..

The commercial was filmed on location at Avalon Airport, Victoria

3 hours footage was filmed in total -- 2 of the car and 1 of the bull

A team of 40 people took part in the shoot, including actors, film crew, locations team, wardrobe, Holden reps and more.....and we filmed not 1, but 2 angry bulls!

Then the team spent 6 days in post production, to get the finished ad.

www.holden.com.au/vehicles/ute/thunder

Na,na,na,na,na....

2011 VE Series II Thunder Ute.

HOLDEN UTE WITH SPECIAL EDITION

Beecham Holden Caboolture is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Holden Ute with the return of the special edition Thunder nameplate to the VE Series II line-up.

The special edition Thunder Ute arrives at Beecham’s showroom this month, 60 years after Holden’s original 1951 Ute hit the market, and will deliver a tough-looking package with an impressive $3000 of extra value.

Dealer Principal, Chris Beecham, said the Ute had come a long way in 60 years.

“Over 60 years of production, the Holden Ute has changed from a pure workhorse to a practical two-door sports machine,” Mr Beecham said.

"Beecham Holden sold its first Ute 24 years ago, and with its bold, tough looks and sporty credentials it is as popular today as it’s ever been.

“But today we're seeing more and more people in Caboolture buy a Ute for recreational purposes instead of work, going to show how much the Ute has evolved.

"Buyers are attracted to its sports styling and performance combined with its versatility, durability and most importantly, its affordability.

"So what better way to celebrate 60 years of this iconic vehicle than with the ultimate Ute, the Thunder Ute?”

Each Thunder Ute model receives striking charcoal-finished 19-inch alloy wheels, satellite navigation, leather seat bolsters and Thunder badges.

The Thunder Ute will be available with Holden’s powerful Gen IV V8 (SS model) and for the first time Holden’s high-performing 3.6-litre SIDI V6 (SV6 model). Both come standard with a six-speed manual transmission and optional six-speed automatic.

The Thunder Ute can be purchased for the drive away price of $34,990 (SV6 manual) and $39,900 (SS manual) including prestige paint.

Happy 24th Wedding anniversary Chris & Patty

Funny Marriage Quotes


"I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury."
-Groucho Marx

“The best way to remember your wife's birthday is to forget it once.” -H.V. Prochnow

“I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one's wife happy. First, let her think she's having her own way. And second, let her have it.” -Lyndon B. Johnson

"A man's wife has more power over him than the state has."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

“My husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thought he was God, and I didn't.” -Unknown

“My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.”
-Rodney Dangerfield

“Getting married is a lot like getting into a tub of hot water. After you get used to it, it ain't so hot.” -Minnie Pearl

"Behind every great man there is a surprised woman."
-Maryon Pearson

“They say love is blind...and marriage is an institution. Well, I'm not ready for an institution for the blind just yet.” -Mae West

"A man is incomplete until he is married. After that, he is finished."
-Zsa Zsa Gabor

"I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her." -Rodney Dangerfield

“No married man is genuinely happy if he has to drink worse whisky than he used to drink when he was single.” -H.L. Mencken

“A wedding is just like a funeral except that you get to smell your own flowers.” -Grace Hansen

“Why does a woman work ten years to change a man's habits and then complain that he's not the man she married?” -Barbra Streisand

"Marriage has no guarantees. If that's what you're looking for, go live with a car battery." -Erma Bombeck

“I came from a big family. As a matter of fact, I never got to sleep alone until I was married.” -Lewis Grizzard