HOLDEN - Early Models - FX, FJ, FC, FB, EH, EJ, Sandman.

"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.

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.

More info - Holden Heaven

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.
Holden advertisement.

Holden FC Taxi - Silver Top Melbourne 1958

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

"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.

Holden EJ Utility 1963

Seatbelts were fitted

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.

More info EH Holden.com

Holden HZ Sandman Van 1977

These "Shaggin' Wagons" were popular with the young blokes because of the ease in which a mattress could be installed.

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

More info - SandmanOwners.com

If you are lucky, spare parts for the old Holdens can still be found in the bush.

A good source for the chrome bits.

Here is an FC sedan in the middle of no-where.

	"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.
	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. More info - Holden Heaven
	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. Holden advertisement.
	Holden FC Taxi - Silver Top Melbourne 1958 Performance, ruggedness and excellent value for money made this model popular with fleet and taxi markets.
	"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.
	Holden EJ Utility 1963 Seatbelts were fitted
	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. More info EH Holden.com
	Holden HZ Sandman Van 1977 These "Shaggin' Wagons" were popular with the young blokes because of the ease in which a mattress could be installed. Mel Gibson drove a Sandman in the 1979 movie, Mad Max More info - SandmanOwners.com
	If you are lucky, spare parts for the old Holdens can still be found in the bush. A good source for the chrome bits. Here is an FC sedan in the middle of no-where.