26 Jun 2026, Fri

Shuttered Holden Plant Finds Second Life Growing Mushrooms

A former Holden Commodore factory in Australia has been repurposed into a mushroom-growing operation, a transformation that feels almost symbolic of the country’s vanished homegrown muscle car era. Where powerful sedans once rolled off the line, fungi now thrive in the repurposed industrial space.

The change carries a melancholy note for enthusiasts who watched Australia’s domestic auto industry collapse under the weight of cheaper imports. For many, the sight of a once-proud manufacturing site turned into a farm stands as a stark reminder of how dramatically a beloved automotive tradition can fade away.

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