The main force behind the Hartnett was Larry Hartnett, a leading motor industry figure whose 60 year career included initiating the Holden project while chief executive of General Motors-Holdens. After resigning from GMH, Hartnett was persuaded by the Commonwealth Government to determine a small car which could be produced in Australia. He chose a small front-wheel drive, four seater vehicle designed by Jean Gregoire, and purchased the…