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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
5
Australian car Holden impresses with American cooperation and Australian parts. It features sleek lines, 60 bhp six cylinder overhead valve engine, 8 inch road clearance, and a 103 inch wheelbase. Prototype mileages reach 79,129 under test conditions.
General Motors Holden forecasts 20 000 annual car output by 1950 with 9 000 Australians employed in six plants next year. Australian material purchases are set to rise by about £3 000 000 as 304 firms supply raw and manufactured components for the new car. The description lists a chromed model with imported accessories and a fully hydraulic brake system and balloon tyres.
City engine displacement 1325 cu in rated 216 hp development 60 bhp pour main bearings high pressure lubrication transmission single plate dry disc cushioned by springs open propeller shaft balanced in needle bearing universals front and rear gearbox 3 speed selective Synchro-mesh second and high rear axle semi floating with spiral bevel hypoid drive accessories by GM divisions Delco Remy and AC 8 gal fuel tank
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