1976 Holden (HX) Premier Sedan
I had a quick chat to the owner.
It was made in November 1976, the owner bought it in 1977 brand new from Kevin Dennis Holden (which still exists today and is currently located at 272 Ballarat Rd in Braybrook (in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne)).
It has the 202 'Red' motor inside. It's done about 500,000 kilometres on the clock currently. It is on LPG currently as indicated by the red sticker on the plate. He also mentioned that he knew others who have gone a million kilometres and more in their Kingswoods.
He said many people have asked him if he wants to sell the car and he doesn't. A cop once told him to be careful with the car as people may want to steal it for parts value!
The plates are worth over A$10,000 apparently. And it fits the car, seeing as it's a HX with a 202 inside.
Also a funny story was when a Toyota crashed into the back of his car. The Toyota was all smashed up on the side. The only damage on the Kingswood was the rear bumper rubber on the drivers side! The Toyota driver got really aggressive and then the owner threatened to call the police and then the other driver calmed down! The insurance company of the Toyota driver paid out an amount about 5-6 times the cost of the rubber part!
This car, as he said, will continue to be driven until he can't drive anymore!
1976 Holden (HX) Premier Sedan
I had a quick chat to the owner.
It was made in November 1976, the owner bought it in 1977 brand new from Kevin Dennis Holden (which still exists today and is currently located at 272 Ballarat Rd in Braybrook (in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne)).
It has the 202 'Red' motor inside. It's done about 500,000 kilometres on the clock currently. It is on LPG currently as indicated by the red sticker on the plate. He also mentioned that he knew others who have gone a million kilometres and more in their Kingswoods.
He said many people have asked him if he wants to sell the car and he doesn't. A cop once told him to be careful with the car as people may want to steal it for parts value!
The plates are worth over A$10,000 apparently. And it fits the car, seeing as it's a HX with a 202 inside.
Also a funny story was when a Toyota crashed into the back of his car. The Toyota was all smashed up on the side. The only damage on the Kingswood was the rear bumper rubber on the drivers side! The Toyota driver got really aggressive and then the owner threatened to call the police and then the other driver calmed down! The insurance company of the Toyota driver paid out an amount about 5-6 times the cost of the rubber part!
This car, as he said, will continue to be driven until he can't drive anymore!