It restored the tough, no-nonsense look expected of a Holden by eliminating any pretence of a low-slung US model. Despite the hype, the extra carburettor did not deliver the big power increase as claimed while generating extra maintenance and fuel consumption that didnt belong in a Holden. Note how the bumper is flanged at the trailing edge to create room for the extra length of the previous scoops now absorbed by the headlight surround, The HR Special featured new Sadlon seat trim, Just how big the HD/HR body was for its short wheelbase, narrow track and tiny wheels can be seen in this shot. GraysOnline guarantee that all vehicles/boats/motorbikes in this sale are sold with clear title. Some individual items may show signs of wear common with used items and in some instances accessories may vary from the standard (for example, software or manuals may be missing or different, no original packaging). FJ FX (48/215) HOLDEN; FE FC HOLDEN; FB EK HOLDEN; EJ EH HOLDEN; . The HD wagon and commercials offered a useful increase in load area. The car was ordered by a local Canberra guy. The XM Falcon could be ordered with a 170/2.8 Pursuit or 200/3.3 Super Pursuit and the Valiants base engine was the 225/3.7 slant six. Holden held this new hip line over for a relatively simple facelift of the HD. For Sale. Vintage Classic Cars. The Toronados kidney-slicers made its grille and bonnet section look sleeker, those on the HD made its front look taller. Their stiffer rear springs also reduced the unwanted weight transfer and self-steering. It happens. Although the HD didnt meet the nine inch/229mm ground clearance specified, it came close. Differences to standard 149/161 are only fairly slight. This not only moved the transmission forward to further reduce centre tunnel height, it also created more legroom at the firewall. This information will be provided in the vehicle description. This engine has only just done 1500Km since it was built. strata manifolds. It had to accommodate three full-size adults across the front and rear seats while maintaining up to nine inches/229mm of ground clearance on the same skinny track and short wheelbase of the EH. For Sale: 1967 HR Holden X2 turbo with methanol injection Josh Bennis August 30, 2012 If a good ol' Holden motorcar is what you're after, then this 1967 HR Holden X2 might take your fancy. (Photo from: This amazing photo showing the Repco Brabham team at its best in 1966 highlights how much difference the 186 engine and a big increase in clutch strength made to the HR range. The heavily-raked D-pillars, essential for the wagon not to look like a hearse, along with the switch to wind-down tail gate glass, generated. . Note the driver holding it in second gear and the judicious cutting of the corners to avoid any semblance of body roll. Despite claims that it was Holdens first 100mph model, it never quite reached the ton, falling short by 3mph/5km/h. This created the illusion that the HD wheelbase has been increased in proportion with the extra length as the amount of metal between the front door and front wheel arch looked the same or even longer. He was eventually forced to settle on the reverse of David Heglands initials, Holdens Managing Director. Barely 11 years after Holden was given the mandate to build the only compact family car specific to Australian needs, four direct rivals from Detroit were on the horizon by 1959. For invoices totaling less than $10,000, your credit card will be debited within 2 days of auction closing. As a futuristic design from a GM experimental studio in Detroit, the HD launched in February 1965 had the right pedigree until Holden attempts to anticipate local market sensitivities were overruled. It was a bit of a mess but it was all there, still registered of course. GST Note: GST will not be added to, or included in, the final bid price of this item. Skip to main content . The Holden HD was a brutal reminder of what it cost Holden after Detroit was forced to intervene and re-work the EJ and EH then replace the local EF proposal with the HD. The HR Premiers centre console was so low that a centre passenger could still straddle it on short journeys. QLD Real Estate and Auctioneer Licence 4448746, If youre unable to make it to inspection, we can assist you to arrange a pre-purchase inspection with. This omission compounded the compromises. The stock 186 restored the low speed flexibility that the heavier HD/HR bodyshell had lost compared to the EH. Please refer to the inspection tab. Purchasers cannot pick up until full invoice is paid. Assets can be collected on Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. Twin 2" SU's. TO4B turbo. Oops. Although a set of wider wheels, stiffer suspension and lowered ride height could tame some of its worst habits, wide wheels and a drop in ride height tended to highlight the depth of the HDs body sides. Transport details: Company Name, Contact Person and Job Number provided by the transport company. (Photo from, This makes an interesting study of how the sharp-edges of the HDs kidney scoops were blunted then cleverly hidden in the HRs deep headlight and parking light surrounds so most of the front guards visual length remained. (Refer to Bidders Agreement for full details of Going, Going, Gone period). A 7.5% buyers premium applies to all lots in this auction. http://aso.gov.au/titles/ads/holdens-got-more-horses/clip1/, http://aso.gov.au/titles/ads/holden-saturday-kind-of-car/clip1/. To accommodate this, the HDs rear panels had to be deeper and longer. For invoices totaling less than $10,000, your credit card will be debited within 2 days of auction closing. As for the transmission, I did that myself. Still Runs & Drives. These two devices created the illusion that the HD grille was at least as sleek as the EH except the frontal area above and below had increased. Fully engineered and currently registered in South Australia, this purposely built custom HR can comfortably be driven with confidence. Any item that is remaining uncollected within a suitable time frame will be deemed abandoned. The Holden team working with the Americans were not happy at all about this solution as they knew that buyers back home would see them as fake and a safety hazard. Sadly the crane driver may have been a little clumsy and the belt snapped, resulting in one flattened Viva. The terms and conditions of the online auctions may change from time to time. Much was made of Holdens new method of attaching the HDs rear axle to the leaf springs with plates instead of U-bolts for extra security and refinement but the stock sedans four leaf rear springs faced with the combination of all the above, left the HD with a chronic rear steer problem. Yet the non-standard white walls were essential to disguise just how tiny the standard skinny 13 inch wheels were. The data form (If attached below the description in the lot) is a guide only. This also explains why Holden was locked into developing its own small V8 for the HD engine bay instead of picking-up the Chevrolet small-block (the new Holden V8 effectively became redundant before it was even released after the HK had to be held back from its 1967 release so it could be expanded in every dimension to match the XR Falcon after which the Chevrolet V8 slotted in nicely) . This location transferred easily to Premier sedans as the Premier badge was on the rear pillars but the Premier wagon was a problem as it carried its Premier badge behind the front wheel arch. The following day Bill Mitchell would explode and insist on them being returned. These kidney-slicers as they were soon called in Australia were also used on the first Oldsmobile Toronado to disguise its tall and short front drive powertrain. By registering and bidding, you have agreed to GraysOnline terms and conditions of sale. Important Information: Please note it is the purchasers responsibility to ensure the safe removal of their lots. Excludes Administrative Fees and any Credit Card / PayPal surcharges that will apply. View . For the factory to go down this track without parallel developments in suspension, transmission and brakes, it could only be seen as a desperate move, which it was. Car Review. The solution was to raise the body relative to the floor, so the floor could be flattened to reduce the transmission tunnel and side sills. Continuing to use the online auction service following amendments to these terms & conditions will constitute your acceptance of the new terms & conditions applying to this service. Both outcomes became painfully obvious during testing or ownership. No. (Photo from: A fully-optioned HR Premier wagon was the most lavish and expensive Holden ever offered. The longer story is that the three speed manual without synchromesh on first and the two-speed Powerglide automatic were still there. Most of the badges came with it, I havent replaced anything unless it was broken. Unless the optional front disc brakes were ordered, the standard brakes with 124 sq in/800 cm sq swept area versus the XP Falcons 131/845 and the Valiants 153.5/990 were a cause for concern after all engines were significantly upgraded. Holden responded by instructing dealers not to sell the X2 as a performance choice but primarily for towing caravans. The recurring question in road tests at the time was why it was not given the transmissions, brakes and handling to match the extra power. It proved better at using more fuel. Even if the HK addressed these issues, it took new ADRs to. Yes!!! Contact 1300 064 978 or email for an exact invoice total. Because the HD wheel arches were also curved inwards towards the wheels, the narrow track looked as though it was meant to be there. Holden hd hr x2 complete carbys reconditioned These are the correct numbered carbys for hd x2 auto PHONE CALL ONLY o417912521 $4,500 West Swan, WA 11/12/2022 HR & HD X2 TWIN CARBIES AUTO KICKDOWN LINKAGES. The short story is that the X2 after the increase in capacity from 179/2993cc to 186/3047cc (and the parallel increase in compression ratio from 8.8:1 to 9.2:1) gained an automatic boost in power to 145bhp/108kW at 4600rpm while torque grew to 184 lb ft/248Nm at 2200rpm. The Sedan X2 forms part of Holden's HR family of cars. Vehicle inspection is available at the dates and times stated above or phone Queensland Auto Team on, Photos for this vehicle are available within each lot page where available, We recommend all potential bidders especially interstate bidders to organise a third party to inspect on their behalf if unable to attend inspection. Brakes f/r disc/drum Your paid Grays Online Invoice (you will not need the old registration paperwork, these will not be given with the vehicle). These should be taken as a guide only. Yet after the new 186 was re-engineered as the single twin-throat carburettor 186S in mid-1967 and the first Holden with an automatic choke, it actually delivered the claimed X2 power increases. UPC. The rear bumper has never been re-chromed, though the front has. Leo Pruneau recalls that GM head of design Bill Mitchell personally insisted that the front guards were extended. There was also a deep panel below the front bumper, eliminated on an increasing number of 1965 models. Because there was almost no reduction in side-on visual length to balance the rear, where did the kidney slicers go? There will be no recourse beyond this time, even in the event of third party collections. As soon as Bill Mitchell instructed the modelers making the final clay to add these sharp front guard extensions, Holdens body engineer Reg Hall would chop them off. As a more powerful and flexible luxury choice that could maintain six cylinder fuel economy, new rival V8s further confirmed that it was a failure. Compare the EHs wheel arch shape with the HDs. While we have endeavoured to provide correct asset details, Descriptions, photographs & data forms (If Attached in lot) should be used as a guide only, assets are sold as is, where is basis. Show More Show Less. These days it has a fortnightly drive for between 20 and 40 miles to make sure the oil gets right around it and everything gets used. (SOLD) Mackay, Queensland 1967 Holden HR Special HR Auto $21,500* Excl. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN AUCTION SALE. Hr Holden Premier. The smaller HD needed a minimum extra two inches/51mm in track and wheelbase to even maintain the unexceptional handling balance and stability of earlier Holdens before it could generate the improvement that buyers were expecting. I know of 1 1968 Premier the owners claim it to be and X2 with no K code engine. These final drive changes were also undermined by the HDs weight increase, a full 135lbs/60kg at HD Special level and an average of 150lbs/67.5kg for the HD Wagon. 1967 Holden HR Premier Street Machine An Australian classic built and engineered to the highest of standards with multiple features in magazines including Street Machine. Which is exactly what happened in this case. 'X2' GRILLE BADGE HD. Do your homework on the value and model prior to bidding on what vehicle you want. About this product. The HRs new grille was already cluttered with a new Holden grille badge dictating a fresh approach for the front X2 badge. Download with images Print Pricelist The Opels wheelbase and track were similar to the XR Falcon/HK Holdens but with longer overhangs. Holden Sedan X2 is a car that has a 4 door saloon (sedan) type body with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. With 523,310 miles on the clock it was very tired. About this product. Although the new lighting arrangements made the HR harder to see at night and the front indicators/parking lights no longer marked the extremities, consolidating everything in the grille took the eye away from what was still a triple-storey front. 1984 Holden WB Statesman DeVille mkII V8 Sedan. A quick respray and fresh seats, back in the early-1990s. The Holden HR passenger vehicle range offered four-door sedan and five-door station wagon body styles in three trim levels with the six models marketed as follows: Holden Standard Sedan [5] (HR 215) [6] Holden Standard Station Sedan [5] (HR 219) Holden Special Sedan [5] (HR 225) Holden Special Station Sedan [5] (HR 229) 1Noosaville hr holden $ 3,400 1956 Vauxhall Other Ute Vauxhall Ute 1956 Rare project car, unique full chassis with holden running gear, including HR front end, disc. To collect your purchases please attend the collection address during the times advised with a copy of your winners e-mail and photo ID. WB STATESMAN DEVILLE HOLDEN NICE CONDITION. The HD sales tally does not tell the story of the initial sales spurt that followed the EHs long 1963-65 model life then a collapse as HD shortfalls were revealed. And my wagon? The HDs sweep inwards and forwards. No cooling-off period applies. As Dave Bennett from Perfectune later demonstrated with his renowned changeover cylinder heads, the red engine needed considerable head work to take advantage of the X2 upgrades. Again, the HR was not part of this sequence. It disguised what had been done to the EH with such success that the true cost of the HDs extra space was not noticed until the car had left the showrooms: One way to make a car look good is to have a roof that is nowhere near as wide as the belt line, but you reach a point where you hit your head on the side glass as it slopes into the narrow roof. Meanwhile the whole Holden versus Ford battle was hotting up. Get your monthly fix of news, reviews and stories on the greatest cars and minds in the automotive world. Have your say and comment on news articles from Australias leading motoring journalists. Insurance issued by AAI Limited ABN 48 005 297 807 AFSL 230859. 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