Vehicle. Thats right miles! Some lots may be electrically hard wired or services such as air, water, gas or oil may still be connected. The longer story is that the three speed manual without synchromesh on first and the two-speed Powerglide automatic were still there. No other warranties will be provided. For an obligation free appraisal and quote please contact our Auto team today on 1300 064 978 or click here to enquire Click Here to enquire. Just to clear up some confusion, the rear section you have labelled 'X2' will only fit the HD 179 X2. If nothing else, it highlighted the need for the local design studio about to come on stream. 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. Weight distribution deteriorated in a car already under fire for its unbalanced handling and braking. Note the HRs unique two-tone treatment and Premier ripple trim at the back which distracted the eye from the big change in level from the side to rear glass. (Refer to Bidders Agreement for full details of Going, Going, Gone period). 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. Cloaking this so it still presented as a sleek new Holden was no mean feat. The new auto may have cut 13 lbs/6kg from the HDs weight but it was not a happy marriage with the X2. For Interstate Buyers or 3rd Party collections you will have a one week grace period from the date of purchase stated on the invoice. This was also the generation that famously saw front lap-sash seatbelts introduced as a safety pack, accompanied by mounting points for rear belts. But the EH was a small car, just 1727mm wide on a 2667mm wheelbase with a big transmission tunnel carving up the cabin. Note the driver holding it in second gear and the judicious cutting of the corners to avoid any semblance of body roll. No cooling-off period applies. For the HD not to end-up looking like an Austin 1800 at the front, this extra length and slope had to be replicated front and rear but there was not enough front overhang to resolve this. I like to have the way it was. Without those extensions, the HD would have looked wrong as there was not enough front overhang beneath the HD bumper to balance the rear. The terms and conditions of the online auctions may change from time to time. It was an indication of how much the HD body had been raised relative to the floor and suspension. The Auto Team can be contacted on 1300 064 978 or. Hd Hr Holden Chrome Dash Surround Fascia Premier Special X2 $95.00 Buy It Now or Best Offer See Details Holden Nasco HD HR Premier Special X2 Day Night Genuine Rear View Mirror Head $69.95 Buy It Now See Details HD HR HOLDEN STEERING ARMS SPECIAL PREMIER Nasco X2 $115.00 Buy It Now See Details 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. We do our best to honestly report the condition of each vehicle; however the Vehicle Description is based on an external walk around and engine start-up. If there was a legend that emerged from the flawed HD/HR series, it was the stock 186 engine, not the X2. 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. 2019 Honda HR-V VTi-S MY19 for sale in Caboolture. A copy of your invoice will be on site with GraysOnline staff to assist in documenting the removal process. Please note that cash, personal or company cheques will not be accepted. Description & Photos are to be used as a guide only - Inspection recommended, (GST Not Applicable on Item, See below note). To collect your purchases please attend the collection address during the times advised with a copy of your winners e-mail and photo ID. It still didnt have good enough transmissions, rear axle control (despite the HRs welcome LSD option) and handling to be a drivers choice. The HR X2 rear section is the same as the 186S, GTR & GTR XU1. Grays does not test drive the vehicle or test its inclusions. He wanted X2 wagon because he was building a house down the coast and wanted the extra power, along with the disc front brakes. Studded top and bottom. To assist in the processing of payments please have funds available. To beat Ford and almost match Valiant bragging rights, dusting off this engine as the X2 option for an instant 140 bhp/104kW seemed a clever thing to do. Govt. In bidding in this sale, the buyer agrees without reservation to GraysOnline doing so. SKU: B1037. Insurance issued by AAI Limited ABN 48 005 297 807 AFSL 230859. New Japanese rivals were already switching to overhead camshafts and cross-flow heads at this point. The vehicles are not driven or tested and is based on a engine start-up only, there may be other damages, mechanical issues or body blemishes that have not been sighted or contained in the description, at time of arrival or booking in, Therefore a full inspection is highly recommended prior to bidding. 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 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. It produces 145 bhp (147 PS/108 kW) of power at 4600 . It was very reliable. Caravan off road POPT TOP 16' INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION 12V SYST ANNEXE REGENT. Much was made of changes to the track and suspension but it involved little more than dropping the ride height by half an inch/12.7mm with slightly firmer settings and fitting lower profile tyres. Because there was almost no reduction in side-on visual length to balance the rear, where did the kidney slicers go? 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. The way Pruneaus studio hid this extra height in the front was masterful. Many more photos will be available soon. This feature on its own delivered an extra five inches (127mm) of shoulder room from an overall width increase of three inches (76.2mm) in the HD. 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. The only way to achieve this was to go up and out but there was a limit to how tall Holden could make the body. This is probably the most honest of all the ads as the HD/HR Station Sedans as Holden called them really were a Saturday Kind of Car providing no one was in a hurry and there were kids and stuff to shift. RRP $770 $174.00 fortnightly and receive your order now. He was absolutely correct in identifying the need to create some fake length to balance the extra visual length at the rear and to stop the new car from looking high and stumpy (which it was). Latest News. "Smoother performance and a gearbox that's a delight to use add refreshing variety to the Holden stable," Livingstone enthused.The combination of the 145hp (108kw) 186S engine and the four-on-the-floor transmission was available in all HR Holdens except commercials.The 186S could be specified in a ute or van,but not the transmission.Deemed a The HD should have looked as frumpy and snub-nosed as an Austin 1800 with a longer tail as they shared the same wheelbase. Charges 76,530 km Sedan Manual 6cyl X2L Petrol Check car history Private Seller Car SA 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. Even if the Fords better torque figure of 185 lb ft/250Nm arrived at a higher 2400 rpm, the extra ratio in the XP Falcons new Borg-Warner auto was more useful to more Australian buyers than the X2s extra carburettor. Please refer to the inspection tab. This left the 186 X2 between a rock and a hard place. Add to Cart. With so much body work hanging outside the previous narrow track along with the extra rear overhang, it could now exert extra leverage over the suspension with only a slight change in direction. The dodgy change was moving the engine forward by no less than three inches (76.2mm). If you are unsure please refrain from bidding. 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. Tools. Both outcomes became painfully obvious during testing or ownership. Used Cars. The problem was the Nike swoosh-type badge was not reversed and looked like it was heading in the wrong direction on the drivers side. RRP $690 $627 Make 4 interest-free payments of $156.75 fortnightly and receive your order now. Sensational day one survivor HR Holden now for sale. HQ rear Drum. If you were a street urchin in 1966 lifting X2 badges to order as a belt accessory, you had to know where to look. Sale of this vehicle in an auction context is on an as is, where is basis. Straight side glass dictates straight side styling, as the glass has to wind down inside the door. 1965 HOLDEN HD SPECIAL STATION WAGON RESTORED, RARE CAR!! Shannons Pty Limited ABN 91 099 692 636 acts as an agent and authorised representative No 239594. Sign up to receive upcoming Sales & special offers! All storage fees must be made payable before the vehicle will be released. Any questions regarding the removal of any lots should be directed to the enquiries name or phone number indicated on sale web page. The hardest part was the bodywork. Powered by a 2.9Lt 6 cylinder engine, it produced when new 105Kw and 241Nm of power and torque, delivered to the rear wheels via that "3 on the tree" manual shift gearbox. All lots have pictures assigned to them. Its body and suspension needed a full rebuild. He was eventually forced to settle on the reverse of David Heglands initials, Holdens Managing Director. Holden HR Premier Wagon fq. Vintage Classic Cars. 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. The information needed is: Take the guess work out of buying a car and get a pre purchase inspection so you can buy with confidence. The Holden that could once do no wrong was under siege on almost every front. Car Review. Provide suitably qualified personnel to remove their lots. Credit Card / PayPal surcharge fee may apply. ASTRA; FJ TO WB HOLDEN. 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. 12v 5w Ba15d Bulb Narva Globe DOME INTERIOR GLOBE EJ EH HD HR HK HT HG. The auto version provided a practical alternative for those who didnt need or want a V8. Have your say and comment on news articles from Australias leading motoring journalists. The twin-carburettor X2 with its extra tuning and fussy cold weather starting still didnt make much sense. For a bigger boost in performance with similar fuel consumption, the new Valiant V8 had already entered the equation but only at top shelf level. The Opels wheelbase and track were similar to the XR Falcon/HK Holdens but with longer overhangs. Please note that cash, personal or company cheques will not be accepted. 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 This HD Premier laden with NASCO accessories highlights how useful they were in distracting the eye from the tiny 13 inch wheels, deep body sides and the front kidney scoops that seemed to emphasise the triple-storey front. Sale description is a guide only as vehicle may have unsighted damage/issues. (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. Have we checked if there is a WOVR Record or Finance owing on the vehicle? Any item that is remaining uncollected within a suitable time frame will be deemed abandoned. nsw, 2444. 1965 HOLDEN HD SPECIAL X2 SEDAN - MANUAL - 7653 MILES SHOWING A very tidy example of the HD X2 Special sedan, presenting in Green with a white roof and green interior trim. Just Cars is the place for classic, vintage and unique cars. Before the XR Falcon van arrived, the HR was the only high-roof local panel van available. Our Privacy Policy contains information about how you can access and correct your personal information, how to make a complaint, and how we deal with complaints. 2015 bmw 2 series f23 220i sport line 8 sp sports automatic 2d convertible $36,990* vic, 3026. They had the same venturi diameter as 149/161 as well which is stamped on the side of the main carburettor body and will be 1 3/32. Where the EH bodyside crease line rested on the top of the front wheel arch, the HDs was significantly above the wheel arch yet these lines on both cars ended at almost the same level relative to the headlights. Do your homework on the value and model prior to bidding on what vehicle you want. Your more than welcome to come look before you bid Vehicle is located just outside Lara Victoria. Motorcycle Insurance, and There will be no recourse beyond this time, even in the event of third party collections. I saw it, spoke to him and the Gregorys guys and arranged to buy it. In an attempt to cover the X2s loss of flexibility and allow it to get on the cam at lower speeds, Holden specified the EH autos short 3.55:1 rear axle ratio for the manual but that also meant it was working harder, more of the time. Apart from improved twin carburettor linkages and a switch from a forged steel crankshaft to a nodular iron crank across the range in mid-1967, that was the extent of it. The market forgave any earlier indiscretions and started buying HRs in record numbers. Yet it was still thirsty and not much fun to drive as your knuckles collided with the dash top if you tackled the stiff column shift with any gusto. 1984 Holden WB Statesman DeVille mkII V8 Sedan. buyers premium not included in the price. 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Despite claims that it was Holdens first 100mph model, it never quite reached the ton, falling short by 3mph/5km/h. 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. Time capsule HR Holden 161 in absolutely day one unrestored rust free condition with only 67,200 miles on the clock since 1966. I like to think I conserved rather than restored. . All Rights Reserved. 2 Aug. 2022 in JustAuto 3 pictures 1964 Holden Eh Sedan $29,500 Total price Ask here! 1964 EH Holden Special . As conservative X2 drivers sat with their pedal to the metal waiting for their engines to climb out of the hole between the two ratios, the X2s extra carburetor would pour more fuel down the exhaust for a big boost in fuel consumption. And so it would go on. Assets can be collected on Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm. Full inspection is recommended. 1965 Holden HD Special HD Auto $35,000* Excl. Holden had already experimented with a twin-carburettor 179 for an abandoned EH race special, a much better setting for a peakier engine. Car Pictures. Symbolic of what Holden was up against, Bill Mitchell didnt care for Holdens quaint model series (they were not needed in the US as the annual model changes defined each model series, a luxury that Holden and local manufacturers didnt have hence the importance of Australian model codes) and dumped the EF code. To accommodate this, the HDs rear panels had to be deeper and longer. $1.95. Within months of the HRs arrival, the XR Falcon was offering a 289/4.7-litre V8 option across the range, again with a big boost in performance with similar fuel consumption. Although claimed X2 power went up from 115bhp/86kW to 140 bhp/104kW, the power peak also went up from 4000 to 4600rpm. 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