Holden FJ
Holden FJ | ||
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Curb weight 2,250 lb (1,021 kg)[2] | | |
Chronology | ||
Predecessor | Holden 48-215 & 50-2106 | |
Successor | Holden FE |
The Holden FJ series is a range of motor vehicles which was produced in Australia by Holden from 1953 until 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".
Overview
The FJ, of
The sedan, in
In 1955 the car underwent a mild interior facelift for the Holden Special sedan, along with a variation in paint and trim options. The FJ series was progressively replaced by models from the Holden FE series from July 1956 to May 1957[7] with a total of 169,969 examples produced.[8]
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Holden Standard sedan
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Holden Standard sedan
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Holden Special Sedan
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Holden coupe utility
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Holden coupe utility
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Holden panel van
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Holden panel van
Legacy
There are nearly 20 specific FX-FJ Holden Car Clubs of Australia with members committed to preserving them. These clubs organise a national gathering for FX-FJ Holden enthusiasts every second year.
Efijy concept car
The Holden Efijy concept car, which debuted in 2005 at the Australian International Motor Show, paid tribute to the design of the original 1953 Holden FJ.
References
- ISBN 978-3-613-02808-1.
- ^ a b c d e "Holden FJ Technical Specifications". Unique Cars and Parts. Retrieved 30 November 2009.
- ^ Davis, Tony; Kennedy, Alistair; Kennedy, Ewan (February 2007). "The Holden Heritage - 13th Edition (Part One)" (PDF). GM Holden. pp. 40–41. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 September 2007.
- ^ Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 225.
- ^ Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 67
- OCLC 222534995.
- ^ Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 228.
- ^ Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 67.