Holden FJ

Infobox Automobile


name =Holden FJ
manufacturer =General Motors - Holdens Ltd
parent_company = General Motors
aka =
production =1953–1956
assembly = Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, Australia
predecessor =Holden 48-215
successor =Holden FE
class =Full-size car
body_style =4-door Sedan
2-door Utility
2-door Panel van
5-door Station wagon (Prototype)
layout =FR layout
platform =
engine = 2170 cc Straight 6
transmission = 3 speed Manual
wheelbase =Auto mm|2620 cite book |last=Gloor |first=Roger |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Alle Autos der 50er Jahre 1945 - 1960|year=1. Auflage 2007 |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |id=ISBN 978-3-613-02808-1]
length =Auto mm|4400
width =
height =
weight =
fuel_capacity =
electric_range =
related =
designer =The FJ Holden was the second model of an "all Australian car" car manufactured by Holden in Australia. The FJ series was based upon the established 48-215 (FX) model. The new four door FJ sedans (in Standard, Business and Special trim levels) cite web | url = http://media.gmcanada.com:8221/aus/holden/en/company/history/HH13Part1.pdf#page=38 | title = The Holden Heritage - 13th Edition, part one | publisher = General Motors | pages = 40-41| accessdate = 2008-06-07] and coupe utility announced in October 1953 were followed by a new Panel van derivative in December of that year. [Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 225] In 1954, Holden's first exports began with sales of the FJ in New Zealand.Citation
author = Tuckey, Bill
year = 1999
title = Commodore Lion King: Celebrating 21 Years
isbn = 0646382314
publisher = Quill Visual Communication
location = Middle Park, Vic.
oclc = 222534995
pages= 120]

Of monocoque construction, the FJ broadly followed the silhouette of its predecessor, but featured a bolder horizontal styled front grille, along with comfort and decoration upgrades in a new sedan model named the 'Holden Special'. Claimed maximum power output from the six cylinder engine was increased to 65 bhp, achieved at 4000 rpm.

In 1955 the car underwent a mild interior facelift for the Holden Special sedan, along with a variation in paint and trim options. The FJ series was progressively replaced by models from the Holden FE series from July 1956 to May 1957. [Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 228]

There are nearly 20 specific FX-FJ Holden Car Clubs of Australia with members committed to preserving these iconic Holdens. These clubs organise a national gathering for FX-FJ Holden enthusiasts every second year.

Efijy concept car

Holden paid homage to the FJ with a 21st century version of the iconic car, the Efijy.

References

External links

* [http://www.fxfjholden.com www.fxfjholden.com - The best place on the net for FX and FJ Holden's]
* [http://www.nma.gov.au/collections/recent_acquisitions/fj_holden/ FJ Holden] at the National Museum of Australia
* [http://www.holden.itgo.com/fj.html FJ Holden with pics and stats]