1954 HOLDEN FJ SPECIAL. The Holden FJ series is a range of motor vehicles which was produced in Australia by Holden from 1953 to 1956. The FJ was the second model of an “all Australian car” manufactured by Holden and was based upon the established 48-215 series, commonly referred to as the “FX”. The FJ, of monocoque construction, broadly followed the silhouette of its predecessor, but featured a bolder horizontal styled front grille, along with comfort and decoration upgrades in a new sedan model named the ‘Holden Special’. Nothing says Australia more than an FJ Holden and nothing says immaculate more than one we have here for sale!! Both inside and out this FJ Holden Special this car is simply beautiful and a true testament to all its custodians it has had in its lengthy 67 year life. Finished in its original colour, “Cockatoo Cream” with contrasting brown leather interior this car has CLASSIC written all over it. This FJ also has all of its original running gear and has only travelled a mere 62,000 miles. Sold new by Ziems Great Western Garage in Katoomba, New South Wales on the 17th of November, 1954 with all logbooks and sales dockets still with the car. Something that is almost impossible to find in a car of this vintage. This FJ Holden is an absolute must for the Holden collector!! Do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a video inspection of this Aussie icon today!!
Fans of the hit YouTube and MotorTrend shows ROADKILL and ROADKILL GARAGE will recognise this 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner. This car was host (and former long time HOT ROD magazine editor) David Freiburger’s daily driver before he switched to the now infamous “Disgustang Mustang”.
Freiburger purchased this car to be his muscle car daily driver. The car was featured on several episodes as he and co-host Steve Dulcich went through the car’s engine, suspension and brakes. The car was eventually sold on to Brian Bodensteiner, who runs specialist mopar restoration shop Bodensteiner Body Werks in Waukon, Iowa. As a testament to the car’s reliability, Brian collected the car from Freiburger in LA and drive it 2100 miles home to Iowa. Brian finished the car off before selling it to a Mopar enthusiast in Sydney.
Details of the car are set out below – 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner – matching numbers big block 383 V8 – 4 speed manual gearbox (rebuilt plus new clutch and flywheel) with pistol grip floor shifter – 8 3/4 diff with 3.23 ratio and sure grip LSD – New Holley 650 cfm carb and period correct DP4B performance manifold – period correct 8 and 9 x 15 US Indy slot mags with new 225 and 275 tyres – 4 new alloy double adjustable QA1 shocks (ROADKILL sponsor) – Hemi orange (original factory colour) – all factory options (eg. bonnet pins and chrome racing mirrors) present as per fender tag. – all Roadrunner specific details are present including the lilac ‘meep meep’ horn – new and correct partial vinyl top and reflective ‘strobe’ decals – new and correct interior including carpet, seats and headlining
The car is very very dry and has only a couple of very minor rust spots. The exterior has the perfect dry US desert patina, lightly worn in.
The car starts, runs and drives well. Everything works and it is ready to be enjoyed.
To view this car in the flesh book an appointment with us today at Muscle Car Warehouse, venue 110 Rocky Point Road Kogarah 2217.
