Holden EH
| Holden EH | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Holden Special Sedan (EH) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors-Holden's |
| Also called |
Holden Standard Holden Special Holden Premier Holden Utility Holden Panel Van |
| Production | 1963–1965 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style |
4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2-door coupé utility 2-door panel van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
149 cu in (2.4 L) 6-cyl 179 cu in (2.9 L) 6-cyl |
| Transmission |
3spd manual 3spd "Hydra-Matic" automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 inches (2692mm) |
| Length | 177.6 inches (4511mm) |
| Width | 68.0 inches (1727mm) |
| Height | 58.2 inches (1478mm) |
| Curb weight | 2464lb (1118kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Holden EJ |
| Successor | Holden HD |
The Holden EH was an automobile produced by General Motors-Holden's in Australia from 1963 to 1965. The EH was released in August 1963[1] replacing the Holden EJ series and was the first Holden to incorporate the new "Red" engine, with a 7 main bearing crankshaft instead of the 4 main bearing crankshaft used in the "Grey" engine. The larger capacity 149 ci (2400cc) engine was first only sold attached to a three-speed manual gear box or the "Hydramatic" three-speed automatic transmission with a (column shift). The 179 ci (2900cc) engine was only sold with the "Hydramatic" three-speed. The first EH with a 179 ci engine and a manual gear box, was called the "EH-S4". The 179ci engine then became available with an up-graded manual gear box, with stronger gears then the 149ci gear box. The three-speed manual (column shift) gear boxes had no synchromesh on first gear, requiring double de-clutching. The 179 ci manual also used an up-graded clutch.
A total of 256,959 EH Holdens were produced and sold from 1963 to 1965, when the EH was replaced by the Holden HD series.
Range
The Holden EH range was offered in the following models:[2]
- Standard Sedan [3]
- Standard Station Sedan [3]
- Special Sedan [3]
- Special Station Sedan [3]
- S4 Special Sedan [2]
- Premier Sedan [3]
- Premier Station Sedan [3]
- Utility [4]
- Panel van [4]
The Station Sedan name was used on all station wagon models.
"Standard" models were basic with no side badging and were mostly fitted with 149ci engines, rubber floor mats and single-tone acrylic paint finish. "Special" models came equipped with stainless moulding strips all round, special badges and optional two-tone paint jobs still in acrylic paint. "Premier" was the top of the range model with 179ci engine and hydramatic transmission, leather interior, bucket seats, fold down centre armrest in the back seat, carpets, metallic paint, centre console incorporating a heater/demister, diamond dot radio, handbrake warning light and chrome plated wheel trims. The Standard EH was the same price as its predecessor (EJ) at A$2102.
The "S4 Special" was introduced in September 1963 for racing homologation purposes (a minimum of 100 were required to be built & sold). These featured a 179 engine, manual transmission with hardened gears,12 gallon fuel tank (9 gallon was standard), a more comprehensive tool kit, metal lined brake shoes and a larger tailshaft.[5] Six were produced at Holden's Melbourne's (Dandenong) plant and 120 in Sydney's (Pagewood) plant.[6]
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Holden Standard Sedan (EH)
Holden Standard Station Sedan (EH).jpg)
Holden Special Sedan (EH)
Holden Special Station Sedan (EH)
Holden Premier Sedan (EH)
Holden Premier Station Sedan (EH)
Holden Utility (EH).jpg)
Holden Panel Van (EH)
References
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- ↑ Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 235
- 1 2 Holden EH Technical Specifications Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 1 March 2009
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sales brochure for EH series Holden Sedans and Station Sedans
- 1 2 Sales brochure for EH series Holden Utility and Panel Van
- ↑ 1963 Holden EH, The Holden Heritage Retrieved from www.holden.com.au on 1 March 2009
- ↑ 1963 EH Holden Special S4, Australian Muscle Car, Issue 9, pages 80-86
The Song "EH Leatherette", was recorded by The Detonators, am Australian Rockabilly band, in 2007.
External links
- A Brief History of the EH Holden Retrieved from The Sixties Holden Archives on 1 March 2009
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