Why the Holden Trimatic Still Matters Today

If you're poking around under the hood of an old Holden, you've probably spent more than a few hours swearing at a trimatic transmission while trying to get it back into gear. It's one of those parts that defines a whole era of Australian motoring, for better or worse. While some folks might laugh and call it the "Traumatic," those of us who have spent years behind the wheel of a Kingswood or a Torana know that this little three-speed auto actually has a lot of heart if you treat it right. ...

May 18, 2026 · 6 min · Lopez Pfahlert