BRODEE ESPIE

ALICE SPRINGS, NT

- DAVE CAREY

BRODEE Espie was just 12 when her grandfather, Linton, passed away from cancer. But before he did, he sparked a flame that today runs through the whole family, and the conduit is this old FC Holden.

What got you into old Holdens, Brodee?

My dad Mark is a mechanic and he’s always been into cars, so I was constantly surrounded by them. Dad decided we should do a restoration project with my grandfather, Linton. We began in 2013 when I was 12 years old, but Pop passed away that same year. So that’s why this car, in particular, is so special to me.

How far did you get into it with your pop?

We stripped it all back to bare metal before he went. From there, Dad and I built it up and finished it off in 2017, in memory of Pop. Actually, everyone helped out; I’ve got three siblings and they all played a part. My sister says she’s going to attack me for it.

Yikes! Be on your guard! So, it’s a special thing to cruise?