Holden EJ 1962-63

Holden EJ Special Sedan
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The Holden EJ is a motor vehicle produced by General Motors-Holden’s in Australia from 1962 to 1963. Introduced in July 1962, the EJ replaced the Holden EK series.

The styling of the EJ was a radical departure from that of the EK, with a lower roofline, a flatter boot and an absence of fins. Improvements were made to the brakes, front suspension and the Hydra-matic automatic transmission.

A new luxury model, the Holden Premier, made its debut in the EJ series, and featured leather interior, bucket seats, metallic paint, a heater/demister with centre console, and armrests on all four doors. It was fitted with Hydra-matic 3-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment, which was optional on other EJ series models

All EJ models were powered by a 138-cubic-inch (2,262 cc) inline six-cylinder engine, producing 75 bhp (56 kW). Since the introduction of the original Holden 48-215 model in 1948, Holdens had been fitted with what was commonly known as the grey motor. The EJ was the last Holden to be equipped with that engine.

Holden EJ

Manufacturer

Holden (General Motors)

Also called

Holden Standard

Holden Special

Holden Premier

Holden Utility

Holden Panel Van

Production

Sedan & Station Sedan: July 1962 – August 1963

Utility & Panel Van: January–August 1963

Body and chassis

Class

Mid-size

Body style

4-door sedan

5-door station wagon

2-door coupé utility

2-door panel van

Layout

FR layout

Related

Opel Kapitän

Powertrain

Engine

2.3L GMH ‘138’ 

Transmission

3-speed manual

3-speed “Hydra-Matic” automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase

105.0 inches (2667 mm)

Length

176.9 inches (4493 mm)

Width

68.0 inches (1727 mm)

Height

58.0 inches (1473 mm)

Curb weight

Standard Sedan: 2492lb (1130 kg)


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