Holden 48 215-EK
If not for some early Holdens being sold for huge money at online auctions it would be easy to dismiss extreme asking prices as fanciful. However, when the hammer falls at $50,000+ on basic Holdens we know that money is out there for cars of this kind.
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If you’re looking for something not too dear, 1956-57 FEs haven’t as yet matched the price increases being displayed by as others. Parts are still available to an extent, however cars needing structural repairs, a full repaint, trim and mechanical rebuild will cost way more to complete than one that’s finished and ready to use.
| Buyer’s Guide: Holden FB-EK
Mildly modified cars with later engines and disc brakes are more practical than stockers and no more expensive.
48-215 $37,950 [12]
FJ $43,300 [25]
FE $21,810 [8]
FC $35,710 [16]
FB $39,100 [12]
EK $35,815 [16]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2021 Aussie Family & Sports Car Value Guide.
| 2019 Market Review: Holden 48-215/FJ-EK
From Unique Cars #450, March 2021