Why is Kenny Habul’s HDT brand acquisition trending in Australia?
Kenny Habul acquired the Holden Dealer Team (HDT) brand in September 2026 and unveiled a plan to restore classic HDT cars, develop upgrade kits and eventually launch a new performance model from a new headquarters at Mount Panorama, Bathurst. The announcement coincided with Bathurst 1000 celebrations, drawing public and media attention.
What happened
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Kenny Habul purchased HDT Special Vehicles from Peter Champion, the brand’s custodian for two decades, and announced his revival plans at a public event in Bathurst [2]
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Habul said prototypes are being tested in Australia, Germany and the USA and that a permanent HDT headquarters with museum, workshop and showroom is being pursued at Mount Panorama [1]
What you need to know
Habul intends to restore existing HDT cars and offer performance upgrade kits.
A new HDT facility is planned for Bathurst, including a paint shop, repair workshop and museum.
Prototype vehicles are under development, but details of the future model’s platform remain unclear.
Habul, a solar‑energy entrepreneur, already owns property in Bathurst and has a history with Brock‑era HDT cars.
The exact specifications, launch date and base model for the upcoming HDT‑reimagined vehicle have not been disclosed.
Background
The Holden Dealer Team was founded by racing legend Peter Brock in 1980, producing high‑performance Holden Commodores until the brand’s split with Holden in 1987. Subsequent owners kept the HDT name alive with limited‑run VE and VF Commodore‑based models, but production ceased after Holden ended Australian manufacturing in 2017 and the brand closed in 2020.
In September 2026, Kenny Habul, a US‑based solar‑energy investor and long‑time collector of Brock and HDT cars, bought the business from Peter Champion. He announced a plan to relocate HDT to Bathurst, restore historic cars, develop upgrade kits, and eventually create a new performance vehicle, positioning the brand as a heritage‑focused “restomod” operation.
Questions people ask
What will happen to existing HDT cars?
Habul plans to provide parts, restoration services and performance upgrade kits for current HDT owners.
Will a new HDT model be released soon?
Prototype testing is underway, but no launch date or model details have been confirmed.
Where will the new HDT headquarters be located?
A permanent facility is being pursued at Mount Panorama in Bathurst, featuring a museum, workshop and showroom.
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