2022 Market Review - Holden EJ-EH
Forty years ago, when the research behind these guides began, people were paying $500 for EH Holdens they could drive to work and up to $3000 for perfect cars. EJs were even cheaper because their ‘grey’ motors couldn’t match the performance of a ‘red’ EH.
A lot of both were scrapped during the 1980s and it’s hardly surprising that survivors are becoming relatively scarce. $20,000 will buy an EJ needing only cosmetics. EH Specials with ‘149’ engines, manual transmission and in decent condition can reach $30,000.
| Buyer’s Guide: Holden EJ-EH
From there, values soar and $50-60,000 is possible for original or sensibly modified 179 manual EHs. Close to $80,000 was also paid at auction for a good but not perfect Premier. EJ Premiers at one point looked likely to disappear, however keen owners have preserved some excellent cars and now ask up to $70,000 when selling them.
EJ $28,235 (21)
EH $41,615 (29)
EJ Premier $66,665 (3)
EH Premier $71,370 (4)
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2022 Aussie Family & Sports Car Market Review.
| 2021 Market Review: Holden EJ-EH
– Understanding our Aussie Family Car Value Guides 2022
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From Unique Cars #469, Aug/Sep 2022