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The FE Holden is the third Holden model. Production spanned from July 1956 to May 1958. By this time Holden had well and truly hit its stride. It had fast become a household name in Australia.

This model is a facelift of the previous FJ model. Built on a longer wheelbase, it consisted of a number of upgrades and improvements to enhance the functionality of practicality of the car.

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Many considered the it to be a little more flashy and elegant than previous Holden models. The FE Holden saw more luxury items and chrome.

By this stage Holden had got its foot in the Australian car market by producing a no frills family car just after the end of world war 2. 10 years removed from the war, buyers began to seek more choices and variety.

Some of the upgrades include a one piece windscreen, which enhanced driver vision and was easier to repair and maintain, a 12 volt electrical system, which was twice as powerful as the previous one, improved steering and improved ride and handling.

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Exhaust

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Exhaust Header / Extractor Front GEN090E-1
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Genie Headers 6-cylinder red motor — Steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Header / Extractor Front PH5027
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Pacemaker Red 6-cylinder dual header — Steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Header / Extractor Front HU230STM
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Hurricane Headers 253/308 V8 — Mild steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Header / Extractor Front GEN413E-1
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Genie Headers 253/308 V8 — Steel 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Front DSF002
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Viper Red motor 138/149/161/173/186/202 — Gasket 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Front DSF009AX2
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Viper Holden V8 253/308 — Gasket 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
Exhaust Manifold Gasket & Bolt Kit Front DSF009AX2KIT
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Viper Holden V8 253/308 — Gasket + hardware 1 Performance Exhaust catalogue
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Those who had driven both the current model and the FJ noticed substantial differences from behind the wheel.

All models used a 2.2L inline 6 cylinder engine (grey engine). The improved engine produced 53kw (71hp) as opposed to the 45kw (60hp) of the previous model. Despite buyers seeking more variety, there remained only 1 engine and 1 transmission option.

The station wagon variant made its debut in the Holden line up, available in the standard and special models.

It had a larger wheelbase than the previous model FJ.

Production totaled 155,161 cars, after which the FC replaced it in July 1958.

Early Girls

FE Holden specifications

10 facts you may not have known about the FE Holden

FE Holden common issues

FE Holden paint codes

FE & FC Holden Buyers Guide: What to Look for When Buying

FE Holden Trim Levels

When the Holden FE was released – Australia in 1956

FE Holden vs FJ Holden

FE Holden Repair Manual