posted by Scott on May 7
1953-56 FJ Holden Special Sedan
“She’s a Beauty Mate!”
The FJ Holden is one of Australia’s most iconic cars from a bygone era, and was known as The ‘New Look’ Holden.
At the time Australians were becoming wealthier and could easily access credit, and so when the much anticipated FJ Holden came on the market in 1953 it sold in record numbers making it one of Holden’s best selling models.
The FJ was basically a revamped version of the 1948 FX Holden, which was the first Holden sedan, and kept the same 45kW 6-cylinder engine as its predecessor – and 3 speed manual transmission. At the time it sold for $2046 and there were around 170,000 produced in 3 different models: Standard, Business and the Special sedan.
Aussies loved this car (and still do today!) as it provided good performance, low maintenance, and great value for money.
This particular resoration has a very tastefully enhanced interior, set off beautifully with – you guessed it – a wooden steering wheel! : )
A 1953 FJ Holden interior with its original paint and upholstery. Photo: Dragi Markovic.
The Original look:
