The HG Holden was the final refinement
of the HK-T series, and introduced the Australian-Built,
three speed Tri-Matic automatic transmission to the
full size Holden's.
The model range was as before,
with sedans, wagons, Monaro coupes and light commercial
models in several levels of specification, plus the
Brougham luxury saloon.
The Tri-Matic transmission was standard on the Brougham
and Premier and available on all other models as an
option, except of course for the Monaro GTS 350, which
was offered with either a 4 speed manual or the regular
two speed Powerglide automatic.
As well as a more elaborate plastic grille and cleaner
body decorations, the HG had new safety features,
colours and trim designs. Improved disc brakes were
now fitted to all V8 models, while the suspension
system of the Monaro GTS was modified for greater comfort.
This was possible because race duties had been taken
over by the smaller Torana, so the Monaro no longer
needed to be sold in 'Bathurst' trim.
All the HG changes, including the optional Tri-Matic
transmission and choice of 5 locally produced engines,
were offered on the big selling range of Holden passenger-car
derived light commercials.
The Model range included: Belmont Sedan, Belmont station
wagon, Belmont panel van, Belmont utility, Kingswood
sedan, Kingswood station wagon, Kingswood utility,
Premier sedan, Premier station wagon, Brougham sedan,
Monaro coupe, Monaro GTS coupe, Monaro GTS 350 coupe.
NOW own a fully rare HG Brougham.. *** pletely and original...dead straight and just puts all in awe...maybe looking at real works n enjoy your HG more than bag the poor antique ohhh thats right they all are around the 38 -41 yr old now ...maybe some wear does come ...
ALSO i found with one i owned with exactly same prob in a HK was DONT try to speed shift ! NOT A NEW PLASTIC ....They are just metal !
In the six years I owned it the engine was replaced once and the cylinder head three times.One mechanic even replaced the radiator when it was clearly the timing.
The three speed column shift was an absolute shonker and had a common fault of always jamming in first gear so opening the bonnet to adjust the linkage at the traffic lights in peak hour was the norm.Once again no mechanic had any answer for it even after having another column change fitted and it did it again.This car seemed to have some sort of terminal illness.
It was involved in a major accident and should have been written off but the insurance company resusitated it.
The HG a hard car to modify when as a young buck I found out the hard way.There is no room under the guards to put a set of mags and wide tyres unless the guards are flared by a panel beater.Even the EH and HR had more room to put a set of mags on.
It was eventually sold to a woman whom I caught up with six months later .She gave up on the first gear and started off in second.She resold it and the last time I saw it ,it was heading towards a major country town driven by two hippies and with a bit of luck never to be seen again.