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What are FB and EK Holden's?

In 1960, GM Holden unleashed on the Australian and World market, the FB Holden. Styled on the classic 1950 Chevy shape, this car set the bench mark in style.

Although the motor and running gear remained the same from the 48-215 through to the FB and EK Holden, its the KILLER style that set these 2 models at the front of any car ever made. No Ford came close...

FB Holden EK Holden

FB Holden	EK Holden
Year of Introduction: January 1960	Year of Introduction: May 1961
Price when released: $2214	Price when released: $2212 Standard $2576 Special
Engine: 2.26 litre (138 ci) inline 6 cylinder ohv	Engine: 2.26 litre 6 cylinder OHV
Power: 56kW	Power: 56kW
Transmission: 3 speed manual	Transmission: 3 speed manual 3 speed Hydramatic
Performance: 0 - 100 km/h 20.8 seconds	Performance: 0-100 km/h 24.9 secs (auto)
Standing 400 metres 21.8 seconds	Standing 400 metres 23.2 seconds (auto)
Production: 174,747	Production: 150,214
Models available: Standard sedan Special sedan Business sedan Standard station wagon Special station wagon Panel van Utility	Models available: Standard sedan Special sedan Standard station wagon Special station wagon Panel van Utility

The difference between FB's and EK's	FB	EK
Front blinker assembly	Separate from 'eyebrow'	Attached to 'eyebrow'
Grille decal	No grille decal	Grille decal centre of eyebrow
Hubcaps	Chrome with no decal	Chrome with red lion decal
Side moulding	Curves up front door	Straight along from front to back
Two-tone	Two-tone swatch bounded by side-moulding	No two-tone swatch
Rear pillar	Has triangular chrome moulding	No moulding
Wipers	Vacuum-pump operated wipers	Electric wipers
Plenum chamber	Horizontally slatted grille	Vertically slatted grille
Bonnet lock	No bonnet lock	Remote bonnet lock
Transmission	3-speed manual only	3-speed manual or 4-speed auto