If you were to start a discussion about iconic Australian cars, it would have to include the early Holden 48-215 and its FJ sibling.
Credited with boosting our post-WWII motoring industry, there is no doubt it was a significant series.
One of our features on the series recalls: “In October 1944 the GM Board agreed to the manufacture of an Australian car but required GM-H to fund it. Prime Minister Ben Chifley persuaded the banks to supply the funds at commercial rates of interest, the loans to be repaid by GM-H.
“Russ Begg was appointed chief engineer of the just approved Australian Car Program (195Y25), reporting to Walter Appel, chief engineer of General Motors Overseas Operations (GMOO).”
We expect this example will be running the standard 2.2lt straight six with three-speed manual transmission.
The seller notes it has several period NASCO accessories.
Located in Alice Springs, it’s on the market for $47,000.
