Base sedan models started at approximately $4,200–$4,400
The HT featured refined styling, updated interiors, improved suspension, and mechanical upgrades. Much of the HT upgrades were based on refinement and were focussed on the ride and handling and driveability of the car. Many who have driven both the HK and the HT can really tell the difference between the two from behind the wheel.
The HT Holden looked very similar to the HK Holden which came before it and the HG Holden which came after it. Many people get the HK, HT and HG Holdens mixed up.
It continued the introduction of performance variants, such as the Monaro GTS, alongside practical family models
The Holden HT Monaro is amongst the more collectible Holden models ever produced.
Average wage
Average weekly wage: about $60–$65
Average annual wage: roughly $3,120–$3,380
Average house price
Around $14,000
Price of petrol
About 12 cents per litre
Prime Minister
John Gorton (Liberal Party)
Population of Australia
About 12.7 million people
Top-grossing movie
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Midnight Cowboy
Top song
Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley topped Australian charts
Significant world event
Apollo 11 Moon landing preparations captured global attention
Vietnam War continued to dominate politics and public discourse
Popular TV / radio in Australia
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, Homicide, and Bandstand remained popular
FM radio and pop music programs influenced youth culture
Significant Australian news story
Industrial growth, suburban expansion, and rising car ownership dominated headlines
The HT Holden reflected the evolving Australian demand for stylish, comfortable, and high-performance family vehicles
Interesting comparisons
The HT Holden cost roughly 1.4–1.5 years’ average wages, slightly higher than the HK
The average house cost about 4.5–5 years’ wages
Filling a ~45L tank cost roughly $5.40
A week’s wages could buy roughly 480–500 litres of petrol
