The HQ, HJ, HX, HZ and WB Holden range is known for being mechanically simple, reliable and easy to work on. Compared to modern vehicles, the electrical systems fitted to these classic Holdens are relatively straightforward, making diagnosis and repairs far less intimidating than today’s computer-controlled cars. That doesn’t mean they’re immune from problems. Most […]
The HQ, HJ, HX, HZ and WB Holden range remains one of Australia’s most popular classic car platforms. Whether you’re restoring a Kingswood, Premier, Monaro, Sandman, Statesman or WB ute, the interior plays a huge role in both the value and enjoyment of the vehicle. A beautifully restored interior can transform a tired Holden into […]
One of the most noticeable signs of an ageing HQ, HJ, HX, HZ or WB Holden is a tired roof lining. Even beautifully restored cars often suffer from sagging, stained, torn or deteriorated headliners that detract from an otherwise impressive interior. After more than 40 years of exposure to Australian heat, humidity and sunlight, roof […]
If there’s one thing almost every Holden enthusiast has experienced, it’s walking into the garage and finding a small puddle of oil under their Red Motor. Whether it’s a 149, 161, 173, 179, 186 or 202, the legendary Holden Red Engine has earned a reputation for durability, reliability and simplicity—but it has also become known […]
The EH Holden is one of Australia’s most iconic classic cars. Introduced in 1963, it brought the new Red Motor engine to the Holden range and quickly became a sales success. While the EH remains a fantastic car to drive today, its suspension system is now more than sixty years old, and even the best-preserved […]
The EH Holden occupies a special place in Australian motoring history. Released in 1963, it introduced Holden’s new Red Motor engine range and quickly became one of the company’s most successful models. While the 149 and 179 cubic inch six-cylinder engines are often the stars of the show, the transmission sitting behind them plays an […]
The Holden Red Motor is one of Australia’s most beloved engines. From the EH through to the WB series, these tough six-cylinder powerplants earned a reputation for reliability, simplicity and longevity. However, one area that often struggles in modern conditions is cooling performance. When these engines were designed, Australian roads were different. Traffic was lighter, […]
The Holden Red Motor is renowned for being one of Australia’s toughest and most reliable engines. Whether fitted to an EH, HD, HR, HK, HT, HG, HQ, HJ, HX, HZ or WB Holden, the famous inline six-cylinder engine earned its reputation by surviving decades of daily driving, towing, racing and abuse. However, like any engine […]
The Holden Red Motor is one of the most important engines in Australian motoring history. Introduced in the EH Holden in 1963, the Red Motor replaced the ageing Grey Motor and ushered in a new era of performance, reliability and tunability. Among the earliest versions were the 149 cubic inch and 179 cubic inch six-cylinder […]
If there’s one interior issue that almost every early Holden eventually develops, it’s a sagging roof lining. Whether you’re working on a FB/EK, EH, HR or even an earlier FJ or FE, the story is usually the same: the headlining slowly detaches from the roof bows, sags in the middle, then eventually collapses in a […]