1968 Holden HK Brougham
General-Motors Holden1969-01-01/1969-12-31
National Motor Museum, Australia
Birdwood, Australia
Front and left hand side view. Produced by Holden Australia from July 1968 to 1971 the Brougham is a large, luxury automobile, which was released in response to Ford Australia’s Fairlane. The Brougham was based on the Holden Premier, but with a lengthened rear, and features luxury equipment such as a push-button radio, power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission and carpet from wall to wall. The HK model launched the series in 1968. By 1971 Holden designers began a slow but determined transition away from simply offering an elongated version of a traditional sedan model.
Specifications:
Engine: 5.0 litre V8
Capacity: 5030 cc
Power: 210 hp
Weight: 1490 kg
Donated by Lady Mary McEwen.
- Title: 1968 Holden HK Brougham
- Creator: General-Motors Holden, General-Motors Holden
- Date Created: 1969-01-01/1969-12-31
- Location: Birdwood, South Australia
- Provenance: Former Prime Minister Sir John McEwin owned this vehicle. McEwin held office from December 1967 to January 1968, assuming the position as caretaker after the mysterious disappearance of Prime Minster Harold Holt. Donated to the Museum by Lady Mary McEwen.
- Rights: History Trust of South Australia, CC-0, photographer: Epsom Rd Studios
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