For the passionate Aussie car lover, the end of local vehicle manufacturing in 2017 was more than just the shuttering of factories, it marked the closing of a chapter in our automotive history. But while we may no longer build cars on home soil, our enthusiasm hasn’t gone anywhere. In fact, it’s evolving. The next generation of collectible classics is already on our roads, and garages across the country are beginning to reflect this shift.
Here’s our take on the modern machines that are shaping up to be future classics. Whether you’re a collector, restorer, or just love a good Sunday drive, these cars might be your ticket to owning a slice of tomorrow’s automotive history.
BA Falcon XR6 Turbo (2002–2005)
The BA XR6 Turbo was a game-changer when it launched. Packing a turbocharged 4.0L inline-six and capable of embarrassing V8s at the time, it brought performance to the everyday Aussie sedan. With the local Falcons gone, the XR6T is gaining respect fast. Clean, unmodified examples are becoming harder to find, and values are starting to creep upward.
Why it’s collectible:
Aussie-built performance
Tunability and cult following
HSV Maloo (VZ to Gen-F2, esp. GTSR Maloo)
The Maloo is already a legend, the most powerful ute ever built, when the Gen-F2 GTSR version launched. Limited numbers, brutal performance, and the uniquely Australian concept of a performance ute make the Maloo a future collectible with serious muscle.
Why it’s collectible:
Unique to Australia
Low production numbers
V8 thunder + practicality = cult appeal
2017 Holden VF Series II (especially Redline and SS V variants)
The last of the Australian Commodores, and arguably the best. The VF Series II SS V Redline combined an American-sourced LS3 V8 with Aussie refinement, big brakes, and track-tuned suspension. As the swan song of Holden manufacturing, it already holds a special place in our hearts, and soon, our wallets.
Why it’s collectible:
The final Aussie-built Commodore
V8 power + daily drivability
High demand from both collectors and drivers
Subaru Impreza WRX (Gen 1 & 2, 1994–2005)
The WRX has long been a rally icon, and the early generations, especially STI versions, are now well and truly in collector territory. Lightweight, turbocharged, and full of character, these cars still turn heads and ignite nostalgia for the golden era of Japanese rally-inspired performance.
Why it’s collectible:
Motorsport pedigree
Raw, analog driving experience
Increasingly rare in original condition
Toyota TRD Aurion (2007–2009)
An Aussie oddity that’s getting a second look, the TRD Aurion was Toyota’s brief foray into supercharged V6 sedans for the local market. With bold styling, solid performance, and ultra-low production numbers, it’s quirky, rare, and undeniably Aussie.
Why it’s collectible:
Only 537 built
Supercharged factory Toyota
A sleeper with rising curiosity appeal
