The protracted dream of a mass-produced Australian automobile has become reality on October 1, 1948, when the very first Holden 48-215 left the assembly line. The car has enjoyed a tremendous response from the Australian public, Holden selling more than 50,000 since its introduction. The daily production from the Australian manufacturer has now passed the 100-mark. This success should only increase further as Holden introduces a new variant of its car, a tough pickup.
Holden 48-215
The very first Australian-made automobile is on the market, though it is actually based on an American design that has been shelved shortly after the end of the war. It is a rugged and simple vehicle, devoid of any refinement, but well suited for the task of coping with the hard local conditions.
● Introduction: November 1948. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.2-litre, 60 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 437 cm. Top speed: 130 kph. Range: four-door sedan.
Holden 50-2106
Now a common sight on all Australian roads, the Holden sedan is joined during the year by an equally rugged and rather good-looking pickup, christened “Utility” or “Ute” in short. Its qualities should bring it popularity among Australian farmers and artisans.
● Introduction: November 1948 for the original Holden, January 1951 for its pickup version. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.2-litre, 60 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 437 cm. Top speed: 130 kph. Range: two-door “Utility” pickup.
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Holden 48-215
The very first Australian-made automobile is on the market, though it is actually based on an American design that has been shelved shortly after the end of the war. It is a rugged and simple vehicle, devoid of any refinement, but well suited for the task of coping with the hard local conditions.
● Introduction: November 1948. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.2-litre, 60 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 437 cm. Top speed: 130 kph. Range: four-door sedan.
Holden 50-2106
Now a common sight on all Australian roads, the Holden sedan is joined during the year by an equally rugged and rather good-looking pickup, christened “Utility” or “Ute” in short. Its qualities should bring it popularity among Australian farmers and artisans.
● Introduction: November 1948 for the original Holden, January 1951 for its pickup version. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.2-litre, 60 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 437 cm. Top speed: 130 kph. Range: two-door “Utility” pickup.
Any mistake you’ve just spotted? A detail to add? A suggestion? Don’t hesitate to leave a comment!
Click to jump to another model year of the same car: 1949 – 1950 – 1951 – 1952 – 1953 – 1954 – 1955 – 1956
Click here to return to a list of all Holden vehicles presented on this blog.
Click here to return to this blog’s initial post, featuring a list of all vehicles already presented.
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