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The ‘last’ Holden Commodore manufactured in Australia sells for $750,000 at auction

The 'last' Holden Commodore manufactured in Australia sells for $750,000 at auction

A bidder has paid $750,000 for "the last car ever produced at Holden Australia" — even though General Motors says "absolutely the last Holden" is on display at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia.

Key points: The car was sold as the "last" manufactured in Australia General Motors says the last is not for sale but is on display at a museum An ex-factory worker had bought the car before it went to a dealership

The historically significant vehicle was expected to fetch about $500,000 at auction on Saturday, but exceeded expectations.

An advertisement for the 2017 Holden VF Series II sedan ahead of the auction had described it as "the last car ever produced at Holden Australia".

Auctioneer Lee Hames said it was "arguably the most collectable … Australian car in the world rig…

Car shortage continues for Queensland’s consumers with no certainty when supply will rev up

Car shortage continues for Queensland's consumers with no certainty when supply will rev up By Sharnie Kim and Samuel Davis Car dealership principal Richard Jaska says some customers have had to wait months for the vehicle they want.(ABC Far North: Sharnie Kim) Car dealerships around the country say it is still "extremely difficult" to source stock amid a global shortage of new vehicles and they are unsure when supply will recover to meet demand. Key points: The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to disrupt car manufacturing and supply chains globally One dealership in Cairns says it has 400 fewer vehicles in stock than this time last year The Australian Automotive Dealer Association says it is unclear when the issue will be resolved

The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to disrupt manufacturing and logistics around the world, forcing some prospective car buyers to wait months for a vehicle.

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Used car bargains few and far between in north Queensland and reprieve is weeks away

Used car bargains few and far between in north Queensland and reprieve is weeks away Used cars are in short supply in regional areas such as Townsville.(ABC North Queensland: Chloe Chomicki) Industry experts say it will be weeks before more used cars hit sales lots in north Queensland. Key points: Dealers and auction houses are struggling to find used cars during the pandemic A halt in new car sales and fleet vehicle turnover means there is less trade-in activity Experts expect there will be a reprieve in late October when imports increase

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, the industry has seen both a lull and a boom in sales.

In recent weeks, however, the ideal bargain has been hard to come by in regional areas.

Townsville used car sales manager Craig McGrath said trade-ins had slowed, meaning less choice for customers.

"Th…