Parmas

Parmas is a colloquial term used to refer to specific models of passenger vehicles produced by Australian manufacturer Holden, particularly those of the Commodore and Calibra series. The term 'Parma' is believed to have originated from the name of a pizza variation, the Parmigiana, specifically a chicken topped pizza. However, the name has become closely associated with Australian car culture due to the vehicles' association with Australian football codes.

Over time, the term has come to represent a range of Holden passenger vehicles produced during the late 20th century. While the term may refer to a specific version of a vehicle, it often carries the connotation of a base model with standard features, transcending its actual meaning of a reference to the specific type of vehicle itself. Owners of Parma utes, a variation that refers to the Holden utility (pickup) version of these cars, refer to their vehicle in a term of endearment, further creating a sense of cultural identity.

The term is largely reflective of Australian society and culture in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Its usage has migrated across wider mainstream culture, contributing to Holden's broader cultural significance beyond Sydney, Victoria areas. Affection for the vehicles manifests itself in car enthusiast communities demonstrating pride in their vehicle builds.