The Car Swap: How Three Drivers Made Bathurst History
Lap 8 of the 1983 James Hardie 1000, and catastrophe. Peter Brock's brand-new #05 Marlboro Holden Dealer Team Commodore - on pole, its drivers reigning champions from twelve months earlier - blew its engine. The defending champions were out. Game over.
Except it wasn't. Because HDT had a second car. And it already had a Bathurst history.
John Harvey was running second in the #25 Commodore when the team called him in. Out came Harvey. In climbed Brock and Perkins - and before the day was done, Harvey would return to the cockpit to share in the spoils. Three drivers, one car - legal under the regulations, but ruthless beyond belief. Phil Brock, who had helped qualify the car, was left to spectate as his three teammates won the race in the car he'd helped put on the grid. The decision - attributed to team manager Larry Perkins - would split the Brock brothers for years.
Brock and Perkins along with Harvey, worked their way into the lead and cruised home more than a full lap ahead of Allan Moffat and Yoshimi Katayama's Peter Stuyvesant Mazda RX-7 - the closest Mazda would ever come to winning the Great Race. Third went to Allan Grice and Colin Bond in the STP Roadways Commodore.
The history books record this as one of the most significant performances ever seen at Mount Panorama. The #25 VH Commodore SS was the very car Brock and Perkins had driven to victory in 1982, updated to 1983 specification. With this win, it became the first car in history to win the Bathurst 1000 twice. It was also the first winning car crewed by three drivers. And for Peter Brock, it was a record seventh Bathurst victory - the middle leg of his second hat-trick (1982, 1983, 1984), this one achieved with the Marlboro HDT. Another contribution to his King of the Mountain status.
Controversial? Absolutely. Legal? Completely. Legendary? Forever.
Printed in Australia on premium fabric, this officially licensed Peter Brock and HDT tee features the iconic Marlboro white and red livery of the 1983 winner. Add your name or number to make it uniquely yours.
Why serious fans choose STOMPSHOP:
- Official licensed HDT & Peter Brock graphics - authentic race design
- Race-Accurate Design - Faithful to the 1983 Marlboro HDT white and red VH Commodore SS livery
- Printed in Australia - support local
- Premium Fabric - High-quality textile with a superior hand-feel and long-lasting vibrancy
- Personalisation Ready - Add your name or number plate
- Full size range - Small to 5XL
Perfect for Holden loyalists, HDT & Peter Brock fans, and anyone who knows that the boldest calls make the greatest legends. Order your 1983 Bathurst Winner Holden VH Commodore t-shirt today.
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TEES 100% cotton • 180gsm shoulder to shoulder tape • better comfort and durability minimised shrinkage • pre-shrunk fabric |
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HOODIES 80% cotton • 20% polyester anti-pill fleece • 290 GSM unisex • pullover hood • kangaroo pocket pre-shrunk • minimised shrinkage |
SWEAT SHOP FREE • ECO FRIENDLY • PROUDLY PRINTED IN MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA
Your shirt will leave our Melbourne based location in 5-7 business days with Australia Post signature required on delivery.
All Artwork by James Bailey Stomp Impressions © 2026
1983 Bathurst Winner | Holden VH Commodore SS Group A | Peter Brock / Larry Perkins / John Harvey Mens T-Shirt [Size: S] Personalised:No [MULTICOLOUR]
The Car Swap: How Three Drivers Made Bathurst History
Lap 8 of the 1983 James Hardie 1000, and catastrophe. Peter Brock's brand-new #05 Marlboro Holden Dealer Team Commodore - on pole, its drivers reigning champions from twelve months earlier - blew its engine. The defending champions were out. Game over.
Except it wasn't. Because HDT had a second car. And it already had a Bathurst history.
John Harvey was running second in the #25 Commodore when the team called him in. Out came Harvey. In climbed Brock and Perkins - and before the day was done, Harvey would return to the cockpit to share in the spoils. Three drivers, one car - legal under the regulations, but ruthless beyond belief. Phil Brock, who had helped qualify the car, was left to spectate as his three teammates won the race in the car he'd helped put on the grid. The decision - attributed to team manager Larry Perkins - would split the Brock brothers for years.
Brock and Perkins along with Harvey, worked their way into the lead and cruised home more than a full lap ahead of Allan Moffat and Yoshimi Katayama's Peter Stuyvesant Mazda RX-7 - the closest Mazda would ever come to winning the Great Race. Third went to Allan Grice and Colin Bond in the STP Roadways Commodore.
The history books record this as one of the most significant performances ever seen at Mount Panorama. The #25 VH Commodore SS was the very car Brock and Perkins had driven to victory in 1982, updated to 1983 specification. With this win, it became the first car in history to win the Bathurst 1000 twice. It was also the first winning car crewed by three drivers. And for Peter Brock, it was a record seventh Bathurst victory - the middle leg of his second hat-trick (1982, 1983, 1984), this one achieved with the Marlboro HDT. Another contribution to his King of the Mountain status.
Controversial? Absolutely. Legal? Completely. Legendary? Forever.
Printed in Australia on premium fabric, this officially licensed Peter Brock and HDT tee features the iconic Marlboro white and red livery of the 1983 winner. Add your name or number to make it uniquely yours.
Why serious fans choose STOMPSHOP:
- Official licensed HDT & Peter Brock graphics - authentic race design
- Race-Accurate Design - Faithful to the 1983 Marlboro HDT white and red VH Commodore SS livery
- Printed in Australia - support local
- Premium Fabric - High-quality textile with a superior hand-feel and long-lasting vibrancy
- Personalisation Ready - Add your name or number plate
- Full size range - Small to 5XL
Perfect for Holden loyalists, HDT & Peter Brock fans, and anyone who knows that the boldest calls make the greatest legends. Order your 1983 Bathurst Winner Holden VH Commodore t-shirt today.
|
TEES 100% cotton • 180gsm shoulder to shoulder tape • better comfort and durability minimised shrinkage • pre-shrunk fabric |
|
HOODIES 80% cotton • 20% polyester anti-pill fleece • 290 GSM unisex • pullover hood • kangaroo pocket pre-shrunk • minimised shrinkage |
SWEAT SHOP FREE • ECO FRIENDLY • PROUDLY PRINTED IN MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA
Your shirt will leave our Melbourne based location in 5-7 business days with Australia Post signature required on delivery.
All Artwork by James Bailey Stomp Impressions © 2026

