![Media; [Imaging Team]; MA_I.028674; Media; [Imaging Team]; MA_F.007126/05; 1996-0005-1; HQ Holden; 1991; Thomson, Jeff; in Made In New Zealand; 11.2001; O'Neill, Michael; Unknown](https://media.tepapa.govt.nz/collection/74827/preview)
![Media; [Imaging Team]; MA_F.007126/05; 1996-0005-1; HQ Holden; 1991; Thomson, Jeff; in Made In New Zealand; 11.2001; O'Neill, Michael](https://media.tepapa.govt.nz/collection/24941/preview)
item details
NameHQ Holden
ProductionJeff Thomson; 1991
Classificationsculpture, automobiles
Materialscorrugated iron, metal
Materials Summarycorrugated iron, 1974 Holden Kingswood chassis and body
DimensionsOverall: 1900 (width), 1470 (height), 4900 (length), 1.396kg (weight)
Registration Number1996-0005-1
Credit linePurchased 1996 with New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funds
Overview
Artist Jeff Thomson clad this car in heavy gauge corrugated iron and then drove it around for three years. Thomson has used this distinctive New Zealand building material in many of his sculptures, including elephants and cows.