Pages from a brochure advertising the features of the FJ Holden.
History/biography
The FJ was the second model of the Holden and essentially a facelift of the 48-215. The major differences were the new horizontal style grille and differently shaped hubcaps and tail lights. In addition to the standard and business sedan and the utility, a special sedan (with luxury features) and panel van were produced. A station wagon was proposed, but never got further than the prototype stage. The special sedan was the first Holden to be offered with a two-tone exterior. The FJ sedan and ute were the first Holdens to be exported.
Costing £1023 upon its release, the car was extemely popular leading to waiting lists at car dealerships. In 1956, an FJ was the 250,000th Holden built.
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