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1/18 Holden EH S4 Special Sedan Car. Made by Classic Carlectables. Features right-hand drive, steerable front wheels, opening bonnet, detailed 179ci engine, working suspension, opening doors, detailed interior, opening boot, precision detail. Only 750 have been made in this "Quandong" livery. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. This vehicle is 245mm long, 94mm wide & 78mm high.
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Released in 1963, the EH has was one of Australia’s most popular selling cars. With a new engine, clever styling changes, and competitively priced, the EH was the fastest selling car in Australia. Catering to a wide audience, the EH was available in nine different models. It was available in 5 models; Standard, Special, Premier, Coupe Utility, & Panel Van.
The new powerplant, dubbed the ’Red’ engine was more powerful and economical than the previous ‘Grey’ engine, it also required less maintenance. The 149cui delivering 100hp (up 33% on the previous ‘Grey’ engine), while the 179cui delivered 115hp (up 50%). Almost all of the models sold were 149cui with the manual transmission.
The cars even featured the removal of the drivers side door lock as a safety feature when driver was making deliveries.
A total of 256,959 EH Holdens were produced and sold from 1963 to 1965, when the EH was replaced by the Holden HD series.