The Holden HQ series is a range of automobiles that was produced by Holden in Australia from 1971 to 1974. The HQ was released on 15 July 1971, replacing the Holden HG series. It was the first ground up redesign of the Holden line since its original release in 1948, and included an all-new body, chassis, and suspension. The HQ was later developed into a series of successor models, finally ending production when the WB series was discontinued in 1984. A Holden SS sedan was released in August 1972. Although marketed as a separate model it was a Belmont V8 sedan fitted with the XV2 option package. Production of the HQ range totaled 485,650 vehicles.
This HQ is one of the very first HQs to roll of the assembly line in July 1971. The factory colour is Blackshaw Green matched perfectly to the Olive Green trim with distinctive Raydo cloth inserts. All original inside and out just like it left the factory. The white walls, hubcaps and mudflaps certainly make this beautiful Premier look the part. Don’t let the stock appearance fool you though. Sitting under the hood is a mild 350 Chev V8 motor backed up with a Turbo 400 auto transmission. This car is ideal for anyone looking for a great entry level cruiser at an affordable price. Contact one of our friendly staff to make an appointment to view this vehicle.
Now available for sale is Faye, this beautiful 1975 Holden LH Torana SL. Affectionately given her name by the first owners way back in 1975 and a name that has stuck with it ever since. This Torana has been treated to three caring owners and it shows. The Persian Sand paintwork is mostly original with only very few touch ups. Look inside and your eyes are treated to a beautiful untouched Chamois interior. Everything is also in working order from the radio to the cigarette lighter. Even still wears the original dealer fitted rear venetian blind. Externally the car is all Grandpa Spec thanks to a full set of genuine mudflaps and whitewall tyres. The odometer is showing 39635 kilometres and is faultless and ready to enjoy. Rarely do Toranas of this model come up for sale in unmodified condition like this one so be sure to contact one of our friendly staff to arrange an inspection at our Kogarah facility.
The EH was released in August 1963 replacing the Holden EJ series and was the first Holden to incorporate the new "Red" engine, with a 7 main bearing crankshaft instead of the 4 main bearing crankshaft used in the "Grey" engine. A larger capacity 149 ci engine was first only sold attached to a three-speed manual gear box or the "Hydramatic" 4 stage automatic transmission with a (column shift).The Controlled Coupling Hydramatic used in the EH was actually a four stage although it effectively worked as a three speed unit except at full throttle. The 179 ci engine was initially only sold with the "Hydramatic". The first EH with a 179 ci engine and a manual gear box was called the "EH-S4", fitted with an up-graded manual gear box, with stronger gears than the 149ci gear box and an up-graded clutch. The threespeed manual (column shift) gear boxes had no synchromesh on first gear and only synchromesh on the second and third 'top gear’. A total of 256,959 EH Holdens were produced and sold from 1963 to 1965, when the EH was replaced by the Holden HD series.
Here we offer this absolutely stunning example of a 1964 EH Holden Premier. It is believed to have three careful owners, the first one right up until 1998. Since then the car had an external respray in its original Silver Mink colour along with the Fowlers Ivory roof complete with all factory body mouldings and badges. This car is as it left the factory in every other way accept for the addition of a radio although the original radio blank is included. Matching perfectly with the silver and white exterior is the beautiful all original red interior. The original 179 cubic inch motor runs beautifully and the original Hydramatic automatic gearbox shifts just like it should. Of a car of this age it runs like a dream. Also rare to find in a car of this vintage, is the original logbook, logbook folder, owners manual and Nasco accessories brochure. The car was originally sold by Rhodes Motor Co. in Melbourne. Original jack, tool kit and period style spare tyre still remain with the car. Whether you're a collector or someone who wants an immaculate cruiser this is a car that certainly needs considering. Contact Muscle Car Warehouse today to arrange a video inspection of this beautiful classic Holden.
