Holden Commodore (VC)

The Holden Commodore (VC) was the second iteration of the first generation of the Commodore, a mid-size car built by Holden from 1980 to 1981. Launched on 30 March 1980, it is distinguished mainly by its eggcrate style grille and brought revised suspension for better ride and handling, a few cosmetic changes and new options such as cruise control. Its engines gained redesigned cylinder heads, new camshafts and pistons, electronic ignition and a Rochester Varajet carburettor for up to 25 percent more power, and a 1.9 litre Starfire four cylinder engine was added in mid 1980 in response to the 1979 energy crisis. It was the best selling car of 1980, 121,807 were produced in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia, and the VH replaced it in October 1981.