Holden HQ 1971-1974

Holden HQ 1971-1974

The Holden HQ series is a range of automobiles that was produced by Holden in Australia from 1971 to 1974. The HQ was released on 15 July 1971, replacing the Holden HG series. It was the first ground-up redesign of the Holden line since its original release in 1948,  and included an all-new body, chassis, and suspension. The HQ was later developed into a series of successor models, finally ending production when the WB series was discontinued in 1984.

Holden HQ Fuel Injected v8 Engine

Production of the HQ range totalled 485,650 vehicles prior to its replacement by the Holden HJ series in October 1974. Holden HQ series cars were produced at GMH plants in Adelaide (Elizabeth, South Australia), Melbourne (Dandenong, Victoria), Sydney (Pagewood, New South Wales) and in Brisbane (Acacia Ridge, Queensland).

Holden HQ GTS

The GTS was a specification of the HQ Holden Monaro, Based on the Kingswood, decked out with all the bells and whistles, the GTS featured its own stripe style, available in most colours, along with a choice of 253 or 308 Holden V8s, mated to either a 4 Speed Holden manual or 3 speed GM Turbo-Hydramatic 350 automatic, backed by a heavy-duty Salisbury differential, the GTS package featured a full interior with optional houndstooth seat inserts in standard bucket seats, sports steering wheel, center console, tachometer, dual split gauges and more.

Holden HQ GTS

Holden HQ Panel Van

Many local automotive component businesses in all these states across Australia supplied the main plants with many other parts, such as wiper arms, glass, carpets, electrical systems, fasteners, and the like.

Holden HQ Panel Van

Engines, transmissions, and final drive assemblies were produced at the engine casting plant at Fishermans Bend, Victoria, although 350 cu in (5.7 L) engines and its drivetrain components were fully imported from fellow General Motors subsidiary, Chevrolet the United States

Holden HQ Sandman Panel Van

Holden HQ Powertrain
Engine	2.8L GMH '173' I6 3.3L GMH '202' I6 4.1L GMH '253' V8 5.0L GMH '308' V8 5.7L 'Chevrolet 350' V8
Transmission	3-speed GMH manual Aussie 4-speed 3-speed "Tri-Matic" automatic

Tech Attributions: Wikipedia

Photos by Blow the Truth taken at Gold Coast Car Shows