William Holden wasn't your typical Hollywood leading man. Sure, he could play the all-American hero, but he also had a worldly charm that drew him to European films and, apparently, European cars.

Holden’s first big blunder, launched 60 years ago, was serious enough to reverberate right through to the very end in 2020.

One of the most sought-after Bathurst-winning V8 Supercars has been sold by Jamie Whincup, who raced the Holden Commodore to a record number of wins, including what he describes as the best of his ...