Upper Middle Petrol Head:

  This WB Holden Statesman Magnum  is a  bit like Daniel Craig's portrayal of James Bond, sitting somewhere between that of  a  well-toned gentleman who's more than capable of taking care of himself  and a thug in a well-cut suit.  Sort of elegant and slightly menacing all at once.      According to Unique Cars Magazine, the Magnum was Aussie motor racing legend Peter Brock's “take on a high performance luxo-tourer.”  They also reckon that when it came to go-faster options, would-be owners had free range to choose pretty much anything that the Holden Dealer Team had at their disposal, including some serious engine and suspension upgrades ( https://www.tradeuniquecars.com.au/1984-hdt-magnum-buyers-guide/ , accessed 03 AUG25).    This means that almost no two Magnums are the same, which at an educated guess is what this car’s rego plates allude to. This included mods to the standard 5.0 litre V8 to Group 3 spec, boosting pow...