EJ Holden [1963-1965]
EH/EJ Holdens have a place in the hearts of many Australians, and they are an ingrained part of Australian motoring history. Many people will remember going on family picnics, watching a film at the ‘drive-in’, or being driven around in one as a child by their grandparents. I remember my grandmother picking me up in her brown EJ holden in a small town in Tasmania when I was 10 years old, and the front bench seat was HUGE!
Back then there were no disc brakes – only drums, and the gear shift was on the steering column!
the EH/EJ holdens benefited from a larger and more powerful engine than their predesesors, and came with the 100HP 149ci or ‘powerful’ 115HP 179ci ‘Red Motor’ – both 6-cylinder single-carburetted engines. The 179ci motor was only available with GM’s Hydra-Matic automatic, since the earlier 3-speed manual gearbox they produced was not strong enough for the increased power of the newer model.
These Holdens have become iconic in Australia as a picture of hopes, dreams, and freedom – and many car clubs have formed around these collectible models.
The model in the pictures is a true to original restoration (except for the wheels), but of course has its interior enhanced with a wood grain steering wheel!
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