HK
1968 - 1969
The all-new Holden HK was the most ambitious series to date, bringing a large array of additional models and mechanical features - most importantly of which was the imported Chev V8 engine. | HT
1969 - 1970
Another year, another facelift. The obligatory revisions to the grille and tail lights were completed, but Holden needed to advertise that there were some 65 major improvements over the previous HK model for the buying public to take notice. | HT Brougham
1969 - 1970
To counter the growing popularity of the Ford Fairlane, the General introduced a lavish luxury "large car", the Brougham. The linage was evident to even the most casual observer, it appearing much like a Premier on steroids. |
HG
1970 - 1971
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. | HG Brougham
1970 - 1971
The Brougham, with its 111 inch wheelbase, could never hope to match the ride stability and passenger space offered by its competitors. Aware of this, (although not prepared to openly admit it) GMH went to great pains to ensure that the Brougham at least came out ahead in the finish department. | HQ
1971 - 1974
This model was arguably a high point of GMH styling, and an Australian classic. They still proliferate the Australian landscape (an icon of cars that were "built to last") in their various configurations of body styles and engine combinations |
HQ Sandman
1974 - 1974
After the relaese of the Series II HQ Monaro, Holden took a serious view to making a truly sporty recreational vehicle after the 'sun and surf' youth culture of Australia was starting to take hold. | HJ
1974 - 1976
The facelifted HQ was released as the HJ model in 1974, and while many improvements were made to the vehicle the re-introduction of the "swipe" style speedo immediately dated the interior and was reminiscent of the HK | HJ Sandman
1974 - 1976
Released in October 1974, the HJ Sandman followed the lead of the Monaro with the bold blunt front that somehow seemed to suit the van better than the sedan. Once again the Sandman was tricked up with all the GTS options and came equipped with the same decals as the HQ series |
HX
1976 - 1977
The HX represented only minor cosmetic changes over the HJ, so much so that the HJ and HX are arguably the hardest pre-Commodore Holden models to tell apart. In fact, the major reason for the release of the HX was so that Holden could comply with the new Australian Design Rule 27a, a rule designed to lower exhaust emissions. | HX Sandman
1976 - 1977
Released in July of '76 the HX Sandman had all the features of the previous model with the major refinement being the steering column mounted windscreen wiper/light dipper switch, however its detoxed engine combinations were a problem as in the Monaro | HZ
1977 - 1978
Following on from the HX was the last of the line for the traditional large Holden sedans, the wonderful HZ. There was plenty to celebrate with the new model, and the new Radial Tuned Suspension (RTS) created a revolution in Aussie big car design. The fact that all other local car manufacturers were forced to rush handling modifications into their cars proved just how right GMH got it |
HZ Sandman
1977 - 1978
The HZ was equipped with all the visual, interior and performance features of a loaded GTS sedan. With the suspension finally cured with the addition of the much-vaunted Radial Tuned Suspension (RTS), the Sandman could truly be considered a 'sports' as well as a 'lifestyle' vehicle. | WB
1980 - 1985
The introduction of the Commodore by GM in Australia as the new "family sedan" left an important segment of its line up floundering, being the ever popular commercial vehicles and the up-market luxury Deville and Caprice. |
