The Holden Story

The FJ is the car most associated with the Holden image.
It came off the assembly line on October 29,1953 and into the Australian way of life.

Instead of one model as with the 48/295-three FJ models were introduced. They were the Standard, Business and Special sedan aimed to 'suit all types of operators'. A panel van was introduced for the first lime (but high roof van not introduced until FB).

The Standard sedan was basically the same as the 48/215 sedan but with improved front end styling and some minor mechanical changes, such as telescopic shock absorbers replacing the lever action type.

The Business sedan was for commercial travellers, farmers and hire car operators. It had heavy duty suspension, leathercloth headlinings, reinforced seating, rubber mats, kick plates and a higher output generator.

The Special was Holden's first luxury car. It had stainless steel exterior mouldings, arm rests and leather trim.

The FJ had the same engine, power output, and gearing as the 48/215
A larger engine fan was used.

The car was 1 1/2 in. longer because of the bolder, restyled front end including grille and emblems.