It's the Aussie car that's long been a Kiwi favourite.
But 69 years after making its first mass-produced vehicle, Holden has called it quits, closing its doors at the company's Elizabeth factory in South Australia.
The first car, the 48-215 (but often called the FX or Humpy Holden), was promoted as Australia's own car.
Then-Prime Minister Ben Chifley launched it, declaring "she's a beauty".
The last ever Australian-made car has rolled off the production line today.
For Aucklanders Mark and Rich Grey, it's the end of an era.
"I think they'll become a bit of a cult car," Mark told 1 NEWS, proudly standing in front of his restored 1953 Holden FX.
His nephew Rich says there are 16 classic cars in the family.
"Some people collect stamps for a hobby, we collect cars. Little bit more expensive, but we enjoy it," Rich said.
"We'll keep [the Holden spirit] alive in our old girls.
"These old Holdens never die. We'll keep them running. There'll still be the passion there."
The uncle and nephew will drive in the End of an Era Cruise to raise money for St John’s ambulance tomorrow.
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