Location: Melbourne
Year: 1957
Make: Holden
Model: FE
Engine Type: 6 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Odometer Reading: 75453 Miles Showing
Body Type: Utility
VIN / Chassis: 721987M
Engine Number: L433164
Exterior Colour: Grey
Interior Colour: Burgundy
Being offered UNRESERVED.
Gorgeous Aussie Ute. One of Holden's most attractive.
Recent Restoration.
Quality Example.
Well loved and maintained.
Number Plates 57-UTFE with rights to display available to Victorian buyers (sold unregistered).
Vendor Notes:
Fully restored 2020.
New paint, new interior, new suspension, reconditioned gear box 2023, new clutch, new brakes, tinted windows.
Although still selling strongly, the original Holden design was looking a little dated by the mid-‘50s and General Motors took the opportunity to release a completely restyled model, designated the FE, in July 1956. With integrated rear wings and a curved one-piece windscreen, the Holden took on a modern appearance, more in keeping with contemporary Chevrolets. The engine produced more power, steering was improved with the adoption of a sealed recirculating-ball system, there were better brakes and 12-volt electrics for the first time, with a key-operated starter. Inside, a new dash with built-in speaker grille, lockable glove box and redesigned instrument cluster was the big news but a host of minor changes, such as pendant-style clutch and brake pedals, made the FE more pleasant to drive. Holden raised the compression ratio on the grey motor to 6.8:1, added bigger valves and stronger pistons to increase power and improve performance, while smaller 13-inch wheels gave better roadholding. The FE proved as popular as its FX/FJ predecessors, selling more than 150,000 units in just under two years of production and saw the introduction of a new Station Sedan (wagon) variant, while the commercials (ute and panel van) remained very popular with tradesmen. The ute is still one of the more desirable models of the FE family today, partly due to the rarity - most had hard working lives and therefore few survive today - and also due to the popularity of utes with Holden collectors in general.
This vehicle is located in our facility in Melbourne, for further information please contact Dave Hosking 0474 182 002 or Mason Hibbert 0455 191 035.
To protect your investment vehicle bidders should consider at a minimum replacement of fuel, oil, fluids, filters and thorough brake inspection as vehicles may have been stationary for some time. Vehicles are sold as is off the floor – unregistered. No warranty expressed or implied, sold with all or any faults, and where applicable sold with Australian Government Import Approval. MJCL48
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