Holden's EJ was released in 1962 and represented a styling departure from earlier Holdens. The car was similar in style to the UK Vauxhall Cresta. The EJ was powered by a 2.2 litre "Grey" six clyinder engine - the same basic engine that had been powering Holden's since the original 1948 48-215. This engine put out just 56kW, capable of pushing the car to 100km/h in 18 seconds and covering the standing quarter in 19 seconds. A total of 154,811 cars were built in a little over a year's production before the EJ was phased out in favour of the EH.
Pictures 1 and 2 taken at the 2006 Eastern Creek Classic Display.
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The Holden EH was released in August 1963. The body was similar to the EJ which preceded it, with a different grille being the main difference.
The big change was the introduction of the "Red" 6-clyinder motor. Three versions of the engine were available - a low compression and a high compression version 149ci (2,442cc) and a 179ci (2,933cc) engine. The low compression 149ci motor put out 75kW, while the 179ci engine put out 86kW. A 3-speed manual or 3-speed "Hydramatic" transmission were available. There were sedan, wagon, panel van and utility body variants available. An upsec version, the Premier, introduced power steering in February 1964. A total of 256,959 cars were built during the EH's production span from 1963 until 1965.
Photo 1 is from the 2005 NRMA Motorfest in Sydney. Photos 2 and 3 are from the 2006 Eastern Creek Classic Display.
Last edited by motorsportnerd; 08-30-2006 at 05:54 AM.
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