The Clubman MS8 is distinguished by its unique profile. The silver, cigar-shaped vehicle features only a road car's bare essentials. While it incorporates taillights, the Clubman does without headlights and is open-wheeled. It also does without a windshield, doors, and there's a detachable cowl to cover up the passenger's seat when not in use. A single roll hoop and a periscope rear view mirror stick out from the otherwise smooth body.
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| The open-wheeled Clubman MS8 features only a road car's bare essentials. (Photo: Holden) |
The suspension, a race-calibrated double-wishbone layout is exposed for all to see. Rather than taking the AC Cobra approach of an open side-mounted exhaust system, the Clubman's is shielded from the elements. Natural carbon fiber is the material of choice for the fenders, which wrap the car's massive 245-width S-tread tires. Overall, the car is finished in silver metallic paint with a solitary gray stripe and the racing number 04.
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| The Streamliner MS8 is designed more like a 1950s Le Mans racer, built for long-distance running. (Photo: Holden) |
Taking on the appearance of a 1950s Le Mans racer, the Streamliner MS8 is very different in shape than the Clubman. Brother under the skin, the fully clothed, single seat machine has an overall length of 3.2 meters (10.5 feet). With multiple headlamps, LED taillamps and a wraparound Perspex windscreen the Streamliner takes on the role of a long-distance racer. Ventilation slats galore, a tall rollover hoop, and unique "drop open" doors make this Holden look and feel the part of a retro racer.
Both cars share a similar interior, stripped out to the bare essentials. Leather bucket seats with four-point harnesses; classic round gauges for oil pressure, speed, fuel and revs; and a large red starter button which brings the rumbling V8 engine to life.