Holden FJ
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| Manufacturer | General Motors - Holdens Ltd |
| Parent company | General Motors |
| Production | 1953–1956 |
| Assembly | Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, Australia |
| Predecessor | Holden 48-215 |
| Successor | Holden FE |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style(s) | Sedan, Utility, Panel van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | 2170 cc Straight 6 |
| Transmission(s) | 3 speed Manual |
| Wheelbase | 2620 mm (103.1 in) [1] |
| Length | 4400 mm (173.2 in) |
The FJ Holden was the second model of an "all Australian car" car manufactured by Holden in Australia. The FJ series was based upon the established 48-215 (FX) model. The new four door FJ sedans (in Standard, Business and Special trim levels) [2] and coupe utility announced in October 1953 were followed by a new Panel van derivative in December of that year. [3]
Of monocoque construction, the FJ broadly followed the silhouette of its predecessor, but featured a bolder horizontal styled front grille, along with comfort and decoration upgrades in a new sedan model named the 'Holden Special'.
Claimed maximum power output from the six cylinder engine was increased to 65 bhp, achieved at 4000 rpm.
In 1955 the car underwent a mild interior facelift for the Holden Special sedan, along with a variation in paint and trim options.
There are nearly 20 specific FX-FJ Holden Car Clubs of Australia with members committed to preserving these iconic Holdens. These clubs organise a national gathering for FX-FJ Holden enthusiasts every second year.
[edit] Efijy concept car
Holden paid homage to the FJ with a 21st century version of the iconic car, the Efijy. It was named the United States concept car of the year for 2007.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Gloor, Roger (1. Auflage 2007). Alle Autos der 50er Jahre 1945 - 1960. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag. ISBN 978-3-613-02808-1.
- ^ The Holden Heritage - 13th Edition, part one 40-41. General Motors. Retrieved on 2008-06-07.
- ^ Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 225
- ^ Bold Holden wins top US award. News Limited (2007-06-22). Retrieved on 2007-07-15.
[edit] External links
- www.fxfjholden.com - The best place on the net for FX and FJ Holden's
- FJ Holden at the National Museum of Australia
- FJ Holden with pics and stats
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