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Holden HG

1970 - 1971
Country:
Australia
Engine:
6 & 8 cyl.
Capacity:
161/186 6; 253/308/350 V8's
Power:
97 kW 186; 225 kW 350
Transmission:
3/4 speed man, 2 spd Powerglide & 3 spd Trimatic auto
Top Speed:
n/a
Number Built:
155,787
Collectability:
2 star
Holden HG
Reviewed by Unique Cars and Parts
Our Rating: 2

Introduction



The HG Holden was the final refinement of the HK-T series, and introduced the Australian-Built, three speed Tri-Matic automatic transmission to the full size Holden's.

The model range was as before, with sedans, wagons, Monaro coupes and light commercial models in several levels of specification, plus the Brougham luxury saloon.

The Tri-Matic transmission was standard on the Brougham and Premier and available on all other models as an option, except of course for the Monaro GTS 350, which was offered with either a 4 speed manual or the regular two speed Powerglide automatic.

As well as a more elaborate plastic grille and cleaner body decorations, the HG had new safety features, colours and trim designs. Improved disc brakes were now fitted to all V8 models, while the suspension system of the Monaro GTS was modified for greater comfort.

This was possible because race duties had been taken over by the smaller Torana, so the Monaro no longer needed to be sold in 'Bathurst' trim.

All the HG changes, including the optional Tri-Matic transmission and choice of 5 locally produced engines, were offered on the big selling range of Holden passenger-car derived light commercials.

The Model range included: Belmont Sedan, Belmont station wagon, Belmont panel van, Belmont utility, Kingswood sedan, Kingswood station wagon, Kingswood utility, Premier sedan, Premier station wagon, Brougham sedan, Monaro coupe, Monaro GTS coupe, Monaro GTS 350 coupe.
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Michael
Posted Recently
Uncle had a HG premier, 186 auto fully optioned, black vinyl roof, metallic Brown in colour, he had pre organised to sell it to me when I got my licence, Was meant to be a dream thing come true, but unfortunately it got stolen one night in 1987, basically a couple of weeks before I got it,& the scumbags who took it decided to burn it😑😑😑
Danny Oz
Posted Recently
My daily drive for the last 35 years has been my 1970 HG sedan. Years of not having a garage have taken their toll, but it's still running and every few years I get rust removed.
My daughter and NB both adore it to the point where we're likely to buy a fixer upper of the same vintage for their first car.
Scort 1 steve
Posted Recently
I had a hg holden Kingswood sedan, 1990,payed 800 bucks for the car,in 1976,was a 186 auto, which was fairly buggered, then onsold to local chap for 662.50, then I got a xa Fairmont, metallic gold,250 automatic...that was such a beautiful car, that I still have in 2022, the holden wasn't ever an option for me!
Ivan
Posted Recently
Old man had a 253 premier in 1976, the engine was troublesome, as was the automatic transmission, rust, & steering issues along with suspension troubles...he got $300 for it trade in on a 1978 xc falcon...much better car & had had hardly any problems with it over the next 10 years, then traded for an ea falcon 3.8 5 speed,s.
Cameron
Posted Recently
So that family in the picture above are all going to cram into the Kingswood?
Greg
Posted Recently
I worked with a bloke at holdens Elizabeth who drove an hg 253 wood...it was a good car.
 
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