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19-05-2008, 08:58 AM
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What model Holden is this car?
Hey ppls,
I was in Glen Waverley last night, and saw this car, it had H plates on it
(Historic Club Permit)
What model Holden is this car?
Cheers,
VT97 Calais
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19-05-2008, 09:15 AM
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All Green Again
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Looks like a HK Brougham (pre statesman) Nope Premier
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Last edited by 88GreenVN; 21-05-2008 at 11:55 AM.
Reason: It's not a Brougham
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19-05-2008, 09:25 AM
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VT-Best Holden shape!
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Ride: 1997 S1 VT Calais /A4
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Hey,
Very nice isnt it, lowered and in mint condition!
Did they have those badge thingos behind the rear qtr panel or has the owner put em on aftermarket?
Cheers,
VT97Calais
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19-05-2008, 12:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VT97CALAIS
Hey,
Very nice isnt it, lowered and in mint condition!
Did they have those badge thingos behind the rear qtr panel or has the owner put em on aftermarket?
Cheers,
VT97Calais
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Badge is original  - for a Brougham - but dont have a clue for the Premier.
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05 VZ Exec Sedan - with a WL dash
Last edited by 88GreenVN; 21-05-2008 at 11:54 AM.
Reason: got it wrong....
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19-05-2008, 01:46 PM
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VT-Best Holden shape!
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Ride: 1997 S1 VT Calais /A4
Join Date: Mar 2006
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nice one its just that google image search etc didnt reveal any information about as to what car it is!
There was also a Brougham car name in America too I have since found out!
So basically it was the bees knees in terms of luxury level spec in its day?
Cheers,
VT97Calais
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19-05-2008, 03:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VT97CALAIS
nice one its just that google image search etc didnt reveal any information about as to what car it is!
There was also a Brougham car name in America too I have since found out!
So basically it was the bees knees in terms of luxury level spec in its day?
Cheers,
VT97Calais
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Yep 307 chevy with a 2 speed powerglide tranny. Electric windows and huge boot.
They'd do 70 miles per hour in 1st - and in 1968 that was cool 
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05 VZ Exec Sedan - with a WL dash
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19-05-2008, 03:55 PM
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The tail looks too short for thre Brougham. I think that it is a HK Premier, top of the standard bodies, while the Brougham had the boot extended 4" to compete with the Fairlane.
Here are the specs
Holden HK
Year of Introduction: 1968
Engine: 2.65 litre (161ci) 6 cylinder ; 3.05 litre (186ci) 6 cylinder ; 3.05 litre 6 cylinder (186S) ;5.0 litre V8 (307) & 5.3 litre V8 (327)
Power: 95kW (186) & 188kW (327)
Transmission: 3 speed manual ; 4 speed manual & 2 speed Powerglide
Performance: 0 - 100 km/h 15.2 seconds (186) 8.2 seconds (327); Standing 400 metres 19.6 seconds (186) 16.0 seconds (327)
Production: 199,039
Price: $2,215
The Ht & HG had a different rear pillar treatment.
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19-05-2008, 04:00 PM
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Hmm closer look yep its a premier.
This is a pic of the 2,000,000 Holden.
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19-05-2008, 05:05 PM
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Yeah definatly HK Premier, I haven't seen one around for a few years come to think of it (on the street, see a few at the drags still). Funny how common cars suddenly become rare without you even noticing
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19-05-2008, 05:17 PM
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NEED 4 SPEED
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Yep, it's a HK Premier. Also the HK was the first Holden model to have a 2 door, or better known as the Monaro 
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19-05-2008, 08:10 PM
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Yep HK Prem
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21-05-2008, 10:09 AM
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VT-Best Holden shape!
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Guys,
What about the side badging on the rear Qtr panel?
And the tail lights how they extend inwards? I didnt think the HK Premiers had those!
Cheers,
VT97Calais
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21-05-2008, 11:42 AM
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Tells it like it is.
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Definatly not a Brougham as the lights are wrong and the boot is too short. The badges may have been added later - they look like front guard badges to me but it's very hard to tell.
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