Produced between
1961 and 1963, the "EJ" was the first of a bold new shape for the
Holden. Gone were the fins of the previous EK model, and a new flat
boot and lower roofline was created to keep pace with the more
modern looking Ford Falcons.
The EJ was designed from the Opel Kapitan, but incorporated some
American influence, particularly in regard to consideration of
aerodynamics. The trusty "grey" motor was carried over from the
previous model, albeit with a few refinements.
The EJ was the first model to introduce the new luxury "Premier"
model, with innovations such as full leather interiors (dropped
after two years), bucket seats and a console with controls for the
two speed fan heater. The Premier also featured metallic paint, a
push button AM radio and arm rests on all four doors (sedan) and
came standard with the Hydramatic 3 speed automatic transmission. A
number of factory options were fitted as standard equipment, such
as a hand brake warning light, glove box light and luggage
compartment light (sedan). The steering wheel, gear selector,
heater switch and turn indictor switches, previously only in grey,
were now all colour coded white for an up-market appearance. The
brakes were now duo servo and the front suspension was improved
along with the Hydramatic.
Interestingly when the new EJ was being tested around Australia
the only camouflage used was the removal of the Holden badges,
replaced with those from Opel.
The EJ also retained its two commercial offerings in the Utility
and Panel Van. The 1,000,000th Holden was an EJ Premier, and it was
produced on 26th October 1962.
- Year of Introduction: 1962
- Engine: 2.26 litre 6 cylinder
- Power: 56kW
- Transmission: 3 speed manual & 3 speed
Hydramatic
- Performance: 0 - 100 km/h 18.0 seconds; Standing 400
metres 19.0 seconds
- Production: 154,811
At the coordinates given above you will find a 6 digit number
(ABCDFE). G is the number of birds on the sign. The final location
is calculated as follows:
S 35 (C)(A+D).(F+E)(C)(B-A)
E 149 (A-E)(G+A+E).(B+D)(E-A)(G+B)
The cache is a small black Systema container. Please rehide it
so that it is not too obvious!
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