Holden 48-215

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The Holden 48-215, also known unofficially as the Holden FX was a mid-size, six-cylinder sedan produced by the Australian automaker, Holden between November 1948 and October 1953.[1] The design was originally penned in the United States by Chevrolet after World War II, but was rejected because it was deemed too small for the U.S. market. Instead the design became the basis of the 48-215 model. Development of the 48-215 began in 1944 and it was released to the public in 1948 at Port Melbourne, Victoria, by the then Australian Prime Minister, Ben Chifley. The 50-2106 Coupe Utility, based on the 48-215 Sedan, was released in January 1951 [2] and in July 1953 the Holden Business Sedan, essentially a taxi version of the 48-215, was added to the range [3] . The 48-215 model made way for the updated Holden FJ in 1953, which would later became an iconic Australian car.

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Holden Heritage - 13th Edition, part one 38–39. General Motors. Retrieved on 2007-05-05.
  2. ^ The Holden Heritage, Eight Edition
  3. ^ Aussie Cars, © 1987
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