1969 Holden Hurricane Concept Car
The Hurricane was designed by Holden, General Motors’ Australian division. It featured a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout and stood just 39 inches tall. The car had a sleek, futuristic design with a hydraulically powered canopy that swung forward over the front wheels, allowing access to the interior. It was powered by a high compression 253 cubic inch (4.2 liter) Holden V8 engine producing 259 horsepower.
The Hurricane was packed with cutting-edge technology, including the automatic control of cabin temperature, one of the earliest uses of digital instrument displays, a rear-view camera connected to a CCTV screen in the center console, and an early navigation system using magnets embedded in the road to guide the driver, a precursor to GPS.
After being stored for many years, the Hurricane was fully restored by Holden in 2011 and displayed at the “Motorclassica” car show in Melbourne in October 2011. It was also featured at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia in 2013, where it garnered significant media attention.
[Sources: Wikipedia, HotCars.com and AmazingClassicCars.com]
1969 Holden Hurricane Concept Car
The Hurricane was designed by Holden, General Motors’ Australian division. It featured a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout and stood just 39 inches tall. The car had a sleek, futuristic design with a hydraulically powered canopy that swung forward over the front wheels, allowing access to the interior. It was powered by a high compression 253 cubic inch (4.2 liter) Holden V8 engine producing 259 horsepower.
The Hurricane was packed with cutting-edge technology, including the automatic control of cabin temperature, one of the earliest uses of digital instrument displays, a rear-view camera connected to a CCTV screen in the center console, and an early navigation system using magnets embedded in the road to guide the driver, a precursor to GPS.
After being stored for many years, the Hurricane was fully restored by Holden in 2011 and displayed at the “Motorclassica” car show in Melbourne in October 2011. It was also featured at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia in 2013, where it garnered significant media attention.
[Sources: Wikipedia, HotCars.com and AmazingClassicCars.com]