Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 8/04/2010(UTC)
Posts: 1
|
iv recently brought a hx 50th anniversary station wagon. im struggling to get information on my car so just wondering if you could help me out..?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 6,094
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 211 time(s) in 192 post(s)
|
Hi bobo122.
The HX 50th Anniversary edition sedan & wagon were released in Nov 76 to commemorate the commencement of GM Australia even before it took over Holden Motor Body Builders in the 1930s.
They were based on a Kingswood & had colour-coded HJ Premier wheel trims & painted in a limited number of two-tone colour schemes. They were equipped like a Vacationer with bucket seats, carpets, auto trans etc. etc. plus roof racks on the wagon from memory.
Dr Terry.
_______________________________________
The best argument against democracy is a 5 minute conversation with the average voter. |
If at first you don't succeed, just call it Version 1.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Registered, Veteran
Joined: 10/02/2009(UTC)
Posts: 2,359
Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 28 time(s) in 27 post(s)
|
Here is the info i put together on the 50th Anniversary HX when covering the aniversary models two years ago for the 60th anniversary.
1926 1976
50th Anniversary of GM in Australia
Release date 1/11/76
Price Sedan $6117
Wagon $6396
Base vehicle HX Kingswood sedan and wagon
Option code A9C
Colour Anniversary Gold over Contessa Gold
Anniversary Gold over Persian sand Mk 2
Antelope over Deauville Blue
Anniversary Gold over Persian sand
Anniversary badging
C pillar on sedans, near tail light on wagon and glovebox
Normal options available on base vehicle
Trimatic automatic transmission with T-bar shift
Bumper rub strip
Bucket seats
Clock
Radio
Retractable rear belts*
Heated rear window*
* sedan only
Other options and special features
Special gold plated key ring in leather 50th anniversary key pouch
Body coloured HJ Premier hubcaps
Removal of Kingswood badges
Number built: Unknown
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/03/2008(UTC)
Posts: 101
Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)
|
Hi Were these available in 5.0 litre, as I have seen them both only with 4.2 or 3.3 litre engines. Oily.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Veteran
Groups: Moderator, Registered
Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC)
Posts: 6,094
Thanks: 1 times
Was thanked: 211 time(s) in 192 post(s)
|
Oily, AFAIK the 50th Anniversary modes were only available with the standard 3300 (202) 6 cyl engine.
There was another HX special edition called the Kingswood DeLuxe V8 which was fitted with a 4.2 & again equipped similarly to a Vacationer. The 50th & the Deluxe are often confused, both being HX models.
Dr Terry
_______________________________________
The best argument against democracy is a 5 minute conversation with the average voter. |
If at first you don't succeed, just call it Version 1.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/03/2008(UTC)
Posts: 101
Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)
|
Whoops Thanks Dr Terry Your right. (brain fade) The deluxe was a nicely optioned car especily when at that stage the daily drudge was 202 valve grinds. Oily
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.
