The Australian motorsport community is entering an exciting new chapter following an ambitious takeover by US-based solar energy mogul Kenny Habul. Having recently acquired the iconic HDT Special Vehicles business from Peter Champion—who served as its custodian for the past 20 years—Habul laid out his comprehensive vision during a public function in Bathurst to ensure the enduring heritage left behind by racing legend Peter Brock continues to thrive for decades to come.
Driven by a deep personal passion and a desire to protect automotive history, Habul made it clear that allowing the legendary brand to fade away was simply not an option. "I didn’t want the brand to die. I didn’t want it to disappear," he stated. "I wanted to revive it and add some capital." The historic company, originally run by Brock from 1980 to 1987 before the famous Energy Polarizer saga concluded that initial era, is now poised for a high-tech modern renaissance under new stewardship.
Habul’s strategy revolves around restoring existing HDT vehicles while engineering advanced upgrade kits by leaning heavily into the growing restomod phenomenon. Demonstrating the scale of the operation, the new owner revealed that prototype vehicles are already undergoing rigorous testing procedures across Australia, Germany, and the United States. While acknowledging that substantial work remains before presenting a fully reimagined HDT car to the public, Habul expressed absolute confidence in the foundational recipe they are currently developing.
The grand vision extends directly to infrastructural developments in Bathurst, where Habul already owns multiple properties. Ongoing discussions with local authorities could soon materialize into a dedicated HDT headquarters featuring a museum, workshop, and showroom. "We have huge plans for the reborn HDT brand," Habul explained. "They include building a factory in Bathurst focused on a range of enthusiast applications including restorations, performance enhancements and more."
This major announcement followed a memorable Bathurst 1000 weekend filled with commemorations marking 20 years since Brock's passing, featuring several Habul-owned race cars on track. The centerpiece of the collection was the triumphant 1987 VL Commodore race winner, which Habul air-freighted back from the US so it could lead the historic Sunday parade, capping off a heartfelt tribute to an irreplaceable motorsport icon.
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