Crewman holden by design???

[Eloise]

Hello guys I was just wondering if there was any Holden by design vz crewmans ever made, because mine has a bage on the tailgate and one under the bonnet but I think someone has done it as a Holden by design knock off.

 

[figjam]

Holden by Design was options/enhancements that could be ordered, fitted by Holden at the end of the production line. Wheels, sunroof etc.
Is there a HBD plate in the engine bay with a 3 letter code engraved. If so, a forum search here will explain the code and fitting.

 

[Fu Manchu]

There may have been a canopy of theirs fitted to some.

 

[figjam]

From my 'All New Holden Crewman' brochure from back when, they showed photos of ....

Lockable hard tonneau, tray liner, colour coded steering wheel / gear lever / handbrake, sports bar, a selection of 16, 17 & 18 inch wheels, and the HBD badge. "Get personal. With Holden By Design's wide array of personalised enhancements and factory fitted extras. Log on to www.holden.com.au or see your local Holden Retailer for a full listing." All ancient history now.

The 'Features' in the brochure showed that the base Crewman could be fitted with items like alloy pedals and scuff plates from higher spec 'S' and 'SS' models.
There could have been a couple of hundred HBD Crewmans built, each one being different depending on the original owners tastes.