HOLDEN

'FX'

"She's a beauty!"

In November 1948, Australian Prime Minister Ben Chifley revealed the first Holden 48-215, which was dubbed the 'FX' by car salesmen.

Over the next 50 years, 5.8 million Holdens were manufactured in Australia by Aussies.

'FJ'

Australia's two favourites, the FJ Holden and Vegemite.

In 1953 the FJ cost £1,074, representing 68 weeks wages for the average worker, compared to nearly 2 years for the FX.

Reliable under the rough Australian conditions and Aussie pride made the FJ a very popular model.

'FC'

Year of Introduction: 1958
Performance: 0 - 100 km/h 19.5 seconds
Production: 191,724

"Graceful modern styling - silent six cylinder power - six passenger comfort - huge luggage space and superb handling ease - these are things that only Holden gives you for as little as £910 plus tax"

More FC pics 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

'FC'

Holden FC Taxi - Silver Top Melbourne 1958

Performance, ruggedness and excellent value for money made this model popular with fleet and taxi markets.

'FB'

"She's My Baby" - in 1960, Johnny O'Keefe could have been singing about the new FB Holden Sedan.

Featuring a wrap-around windscreen, chrome detailing, large rear fins and two-tone 'Magic Mirror' acrylic paintwork, the FB quickly became a favourite with Australians.

Enjoying 50% share of the market, it was the first Holden to have the 138ci engine.

'EJ'

Holden EJ Utility 1963

Seatbelts were fitted

'EH'

EH Holden Station Wagon 1963, the eighth Holden model.

With more than 250,000 sold in 18 months, the EH became the fastest selling Australian car ever.

You can still see a lot of these models on our roads today.

'HZ'

Holden HZ Sandman Van 1977

These "Shaggin' Wagons" were popular with the young blokes because of the mattress-sized space in the back.

Mel Gibson drove a Sandman in the 1979 movie, Mad Max

'FX'	"She's a beauty!" In November 1948, Australian Prime Minister Ben Chifley revealed the first Holden 48-215, which was dubbed the 'FX' by car salesmen. Over the next 50 years, 5.8 million Holdens were manufactured in Australia by Aussies.
'FJ'	Australia's two favourites, the FJ Holden and Vegemite. In 1953 the FJ cost £1,074, representing 68 weeks wages for the average worker, compared to nearly 2 years for the FX. Reliable under the rough Australian conditions and Aussie pride made the FJ a very popular model.
'FC'	Year of Introduction: 1958 Performance: 0 - 100 km/h 19.5 seconds Production: 191,724 "Graceful modern styling - silent six cylinder power - six passenger comfort - huge luggage space and superb handling ease - these are things that only Holden gives you for as little as £910 plus tax" More FC pics 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5
'FC'	Holden FC Taxi - Silver Top Melbourne 1958 Performance, ruggedness and excellent value for money made this model popular with fleet and taxi markets.
'FB'	"She's My Baby" - in 1960, Johnny O'Keefe could have been singing about the new FB Holden Sedan. Featuring a wrap-around windscreen, chrome detailing, large rear fins and two-tone 'Magic Mirror' acrylic paintwork, the FB quickly became a favourite with Australians. Enjoying 50% share of the market, it was the first Holden to have the 138ci engine.
'EJ'	Holden EJ Utility 1963 Seatbelts were fitted
'EH'	EH Holden Station Wagon 1963, the eighth Holden model. With more than 250,000 sold in 18 months, the EH became the fastest selling Australian car ever. You can still see a lot of these models on our roads today.
'HZ'	Holden HZ Sandman Van 1977 These "Shaggin' Wagons" were popular with the young blokes because of the mattress-sized space in the back. Mel Gibson drove a Sandman in the 1979 movie, Mad Max

Early Australian Models