The same wheelarch shape at the rear made the rear overhang look excessive except the extra overhang was needed to slim down the HDs bulky centre section by allowing a mild slope in the rear guards. 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. Please refer to the inspection tab. Yet the X2s 140bhp power claim was an essential advertising tool to maintain Holden credibility before anyone even optioned it. Vehicle. 45 Gears LSD. 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. Thats right miles! 1965 Holden HD X2 UTE in VIC Sale price: $25,000.00 make an offer Sale type: Fixed price listing Technical specifications, photos and description: Year: 01/1965 Number of Doors: 2 Got questions? Compare the EHs wheel arch shape with the HDs. Read the Lot description in full because every car is different and the description give you some insight into the specifications / details of the vehicle. 2 Aug. 2022 in JustAuto 3 pictures 1964 Holden Eh Sedan $29,500 Total price Holdens get out of jail card for 1963-64 was the trim size and balanced lines of the milestone EH that suited the new engines. All engines incorporated a water-heated inlet manifold for speedier warm-up. 1967 Holden HR HR Premier. The dodgy change was moving the engine forward by no less than three inches (76.2mm). Download with images Print Pricelist Proof of identity. If you had the cash, you ordered the top-of-the-line Premier and you could go nuts by ordering the X2 version of the new 186 powerplant. The HD should have looked as frumpy and snub-nosed as an Austin 1800 with a longer tail as they shared the same wheelbase. . The door handles are original. Alaska. How many paperboys would have wanted a bike like that in the 1960s! $49.95. 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. In fact, the HD created the new studios first major project: the HR facelift. 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. While this was enough to generate an improvement in stability, the verdict was that the axle tramp was still present with the larger engines, there was still understeer in quantity and the steering was still excessively heavy at low speeds.. HD HOLDEN X2 PREMIER 1965 SURVIVOR CAR EXCELLENT CONDITION (64) (294) (74) Classic Cars / Holden / Car for sale HD HOLDEN X2 PREMIER 1965 SURVIVOR CAR EXCELLENT CONDITION Sale price: $25,000.00 make an offer Pending offers Date: 2019-01-19 Phillip (from Stdney/Australia) offered $20,000 AUD usd Date: 2020-02-08 The HK was intended to be the natural progression from the HD, not the HR. This was also the generation that famously saw front lap-sash seatbelts introduced as a safety pack, accompanied by mounting points for rear belts. Please review the following questions to help you to unlock value from buying in an online auction. Although wheelbase was only boosted by one inch, its length increased by three inches (76.2mm), most of it behind the rear wheels. Assets included in this sale may be used, therefore inspection is highly recommended prior to bidding. The extremities of the front bumpers also have a raised trailing edge to provide extra clearance for the forward positioning of the headlights and their new surrounds. On paper, its 126bhp/94kW was better than Fords 200/3.3-litre and torque was only slightly worse. Old And New. Long before being regarded as a classic just a Holden in horrible black. Transport details: Company Name, Contact Person and Job Number provided by the transport company. The Opels wheelbase and track were similar to the XR Falcon/HK Holdens but with longer overhangs. I know of 1 1968 Premier the owners claim it to be and X2 with no K code engine. 1965 Holden HD Special HD Auto $35,000* Excl. The only thing it ever needed was regular maintenance, and it always liked to have a new set of points and plugs in it. Excludes Administrative Fees and any Credit Card / PayPal surcharges that will apply. 1967 holden hr windowless panelvan. For Sale. The X2 used special quality main and crank pin bearings, while the basic 186 had engine bearings intermediate between the X2's and the standard carry-over bearings of the 161. GST Note: GST will not be added to, or included in, the final bid price of this item. The auto version provided a practical alternative for those who didnt need or want a V8. This sale is pick up only from 131-153 Main Beach Rd, Pinkenba QLD 4008. For QLD registration, once your invoice is paid, youll need to visit a motor registry with: For further advice and information regarding Registration in QLD please refer to Department of Transport and Main Roads Clicking Here, Location: 131-153 Main Beach Rd, Pinkenba QLD 4008, Inspection: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm (excluding Public Holidays), Collection: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, within 5 business days of auction close (excluding Public Holidays). If you wish to arrange a 3rd party inspection with RACQ, State Roads or a Mechanic, please call 1300 064 978 to speak to a member of the Auto Team. Pricelists HOLDEN HR HOLDEN View All Price Lists HOLDEN HR HOLDEN Rare Spares Restoration, Spare Parts & Accessories Price List as at 28/02/2023 Prices include GST and are subject to change without notice. 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. Sale of this vehicle in an auction context is on an as is, where is basis. 2000 to 2021 Grays - All Rights Reserved, 2000 to 2021 Grays eCommerce Group Limited ACN 125 736 914 (Grays) - All Rights Reserved, NSW Liquor Act 2007 - It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to or to obtain on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. More Images. Other colours could make the fake wood look fake against a very plain dash. There will be no recourse beyond this time, even in the event of third party collections. The hardest part was the bodywork. He was eventually forced to settle on the reverse of David Heglands initials, Holdens Managing Director. Like a top-shelf LandCruiser today, it was expected to cover a wide range of heavy-duty applications including family runabout, workhorse and tow car over any Australian road. Please refer to the individual lot description for asset condition. It is noteworthy that Ford specified brakes with a 157.2/1014 swept area for the Falcon wagon, something that Holden needed to match as the HR wagon was still significantly heavier than the sedan. (Please Click on Part Number to Purchase Product.) It also comes with history & paperwork. It looks like it's ready for another half million miles, doesn't it? The HRs recessed grille-mounted indicators and the depth of the HR grilles centre bar are further clues. It restored the tough, no-nonsense look expected of a Holden by eliminating any pretence of a low-slung US model. The buyers premium will be added to the final bid price. Although claimed X2 power went up from 115bhp/86kW to 140 bhp/104kW, the power peak also went up from 4000 to 4600rpm. 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. The Holden that could once do no wrong was under siege on almost every front. It confirmed that the HD X2 was as much hype as substance and there was a limit to how much this could be overplayed when the stock 186 was so good. (Please Click on Part Number to Purchase Product.) Please register and log-in to see an overview of items you are bidding on. He was just delivering the car to them. Most of the badges came with it, I havent replaced anything unless it was broken. If classed as 'Used' the asset may have experienced moderate to heavy usage by consumers and have not been tested to ensure that they function according to the manufacturer's specifications. The results would become obvious at the petrol bowser and stop watch, along with the big increase in weight. Holdens 43 litre fuel tank was overdue for a boost of a full two gallons (9 litres) and the spare wheel was to be stored vertically in the drivers side rear corner of the boot so it could be accessed without disturbing the luggage. Used Cars. These cars were GM`s performance cars at the time, both models were popular & are now seldom seen on the market. Full forged engine. Holden had already experimented with a twin-carburettor 179 for an abandoned EH race special, a much better setting for a peakier engine. Lining compound and cooling (lack of) remained the same as before. Caravan off road POPT TOP 16' INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION 12V SYST ANNEXE REGENT. Before the XR Falcon van arrived, the HR was the only high-roof local panel van available. Grays does not make any warranties as to the operation of any feature or inclusion referred to in this description. Car Review. Adding weight and overhang while ignoring the suspension and brake limitations of the EH was cynical. Unfortunately Health and Safety limitations mean that bidders are not able to test-drive vehicles and we are not covered by insurance. Not only was Holden forced to inject some real substance into the HR after release including a long list of extra safety features, a popular new premium six cylinder engine and four speed manual option, it was forced to redesign the HK. If it looks more like a modern body over chassis SUV wagon, that is close to what Holden had in mind after it defined most of its body height above floor level with an offroaders ground clearance but didnt finish the job with an adequate wheelbase or track width. 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. GTIN. Hr Holden Premier. In bidding in this sale, the buyer agrees without reservation to GraysOnline doing so. make an offer, Phillip (from Stdney/Australia) offered $20,000 AUD usd, Denis McLoughlin (from Sandy Bay) offered 25000 AUD usd, HD HOLDEN X2 PREMIER 1965 SURVIVOR CAR EXCELLENT CONDITION, Holden Torana SS Hatchback Unfinished Project in Kincumber, NSW, 1978 Holden HX GTS Replica 350 Chev Automatic, Holden Statesman WB V8 Restored No Rust, sounds & runs amazing BARGAIN, TORANA LC LJ LH HQ HZ VH VL COMMODORE SS HSV MONARO CAMARO CHEV FORD XY MUSTANG, Holden commodore VS, black panther mica, 161,600kms, 1995, 6 cylinder Auto, Holden VS SS commodore series 2 Auto 240000kms, HG GTS MONARO, suit HK HT HQ Holden CAMARO buyer, lj torana holden sedan S 6cyl frost blue / flax trim great project "original". . The radio is the original and most of the accessories that are on the car came with it. (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. A load of spares and the race car trailer along with the wider tyres on this example would have cut the usual body sway dramatically. He wanted a white HR Premier wagon with red interior. Google Search. 1965 HOLDEN HD SPECIAL STATION WAGON RESTORED, RARE CAR!! This was the year decimal currency was introduced in Australia, while the ill-fated Harold Holt (who disappeared one day in the surf off Portsea, Vic) was Prime Minister. 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 peace of mind get a car history report by Clicking Here, Closed: . For growing families, a Studebaker Lark Cruiser, compact Fairlane and a comprehensive Rambler range were now accessible enough locally to eat into Holden sales. The X2 upgrades should have made it more fun to drive except the HDs three speed manual gearbox had no synchro on first (to engage first gear you had to stop) leaving only two gears when you were on the move. Uncap Your Next Favourite Wine at a Steal |. Supra 5 Speed gear box. Both outcomes became painfully obvious during testing or ownership. This makes GraysOnline work more like a live auction where the bidding doesnt stop as long as there is still interest in the product, rather than assigning an arbitrary cut-off time. Please contact the Auto Team on 1300 064 978 or email. Credit Card / PayPal surcharge fee may apply. The EHs important new 149/2.4-litre and 179/2.9-litre engines were relegated to the smallest and least powerful in class within a year of release. (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. Pruneaus Advanced Studio usually defined the centre section of a new vehicle design then the various studios for each GM brand would define how the production car would look beyond the A- and C-pillars. $1.95. 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. The data form (If attached below the description in the lot) is a guide only. 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