Holden EK

Holden EK
Holden Special sedan
Overview
Manufacturer	Holden (General Motors)
Also called	Holden Standard Holden Special Holden Utility Holden Panel Van
Production	May 1961 to July 1962
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
Powertrain
Engine	138 cu in (2.3 L) 6-cyl
Transmission	3spd manual 3spd automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	105.0 inches (2667 mm)
Length	181.8 inches (4617 mm)
Width	67.0 inches (1703 mm)
Height	59.9 inches (1521 mm)
Curb weight	Standard Sedan: 2471 lb (1121 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Holden FB
Successor	Holden EJ

The Holden EK series is a motor vehicle that was produced by Holden in Australia from 1961 to 1962. Introduced on 2 May 1961, the EK series was a facelifted version of the Holden FB, which it replaced.

The EK range consisted of four-door sedans in two trim levels, five-door station wagons in two trim levels, a two-door coupe utility and a two-door panel van. The six models were marketed as follows:

Holden Standard sedan

Holden Standard Station Sedan

Holden Special sedan

Holden Special Station Sedan

Holden Panel Van

Holden Utility

The EK, the first new Holden released in the 1960s, was a minor face-lift of the superseded FB series, with obvious changes limited to a new grille of eight vertical bars (instead of six), and body side mouldings. In terms of finish, "Standard" vehicles were painted in a single colour with no additional trimming or fittings, while "Special", the most popular model, came with stainless steel trims along the side and a white roof, as well as chrome Special badges, and two-tone vinyl interiors. Parking lights were incorporated into the top grille bar, and other changes included new exterior badges, a revised interior trim, electric wipers (replacing the old vacuum type ones), and a new fresh-air unit with a new ventilation air intake located forward of the windscreen.

The only significant mechanical change from the FB was the introduction of the first automatic transmission to be offered on a Holden. Marketed as the Hydra-Matic, it was a well-regarded three-speed unit which was fully imported from the United States. It was only offered as an option on the Holden Special models. Other options included more than 30 approved NASCO Accessories, such as a bonnet lock, a locking tank cap, a car heater, external rear-view mirrors, or a sunshade.

Visually, the two commercial vehicles, the Utility and Panel Van, remained almost identical to the previous model, the FB. In fact, the FB rear quarter panels and tail lights were carried over to the EK commercials. The carrying capacity was however increased from 8 cwt to 10 cwt by fitting upgraded springs.

Like the FB series, all EK models were powered by a 138 cubic inches (2,260 cc) inline six-cylinder engine, commonly referred to (due to its paint colour) as a "grey motor" having been bored out .061" over the earlier 1950s models' 3" bore, producing 75 brake horsepower (56 kW).

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