Editing Holden (section)

=== 1960s ===
In 1960, Holden introduced its third major new model, the [[Holden FB|FB]]. The car's style was inspired by 1950s Chevrolets, with [[Car tailfin|tailfin]]s and a wrap-around windscreen with "dog leg" [[Pillar (car)|A-pillars]]. By the time it was introduced, many considered the appearance dated. Much of the motoring industry at the time noted that the adopted style did not translate well to the more compact Holden.<ref>[[#Wright (1998)|Wright (1998)]], p. 122.</ref> The FB became the first Holden that was adapted for left-hand drive markets, enhancing its export potential, and as such was exported to New Caledonia, [[New Hebrides]], the Philippines, and Hawaii.<ref name="Australian Cars Overseas"/><ref>[[#Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)|Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)]]: Part One, p. 46.</ref>

[[File:1962-63 EJ Sedan==.JPG|thumb|Holden's one-millionth model was an [[Holden EJ|EJ series]], produced on 26 October 1962.]]

In 1960, Ford unveiled the new [[Ford Falcon (Australia)|Falcon]] in Australia, only months after its introduction in the United States. To Holden's advantage, the Falcon was not durable, particularly in the front suspension, making it ill-suited for Australian conditions.<ref>[[#Wright (1998)|Wright (1998)]], p. 133–134.</ref> In response to the Falcon, Holden introduced the facelifted [[Holden EK|EK series]] in 1961; the new model featured two-tone paintwork and optional [[Hydramatic]] automatic transmission.<ref>[[#Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)|Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)]]: Part One, p. 48.</ref> A restyled [[Holden EJ|EJ series]] came in 1962, debuting the new luxury oriented [[Holden Premier|Premier]] model.<ref>[[#Wright (1998)|Wright (1998)]], p. 135.</ref> The [[Holden EH|EH]] update came a year later, bringing the new [[Holden Red motor|Red motor]], providing better performance than the previous [[Holden Grey motor|Grey motor]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/holden_red_motor.htm |title=Holden 6 Cylinder Red Motor |publisher=Unique Cars and Parts |access-date=23 August 2008}}</ref> The [[Holden HD|HD series]] of 1965 had the introduction of the [[Powerglide]] automatic transmission.<ref>[[#Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)|Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)]]: Part One, p. 54.</ref> At the same time, an "X2" performance option with a more powerful version of the {{convert|179|cuin|L|1|adj=on}} six-cylinder engine was made available.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_holden_hd.htm |title=Holden HD |publisher=Unique Cars and Parts |access-date=24 January 2009}}</ref> In 1966, the [[Holden HR|HR]] was introduced, including changes in the form of new front and rear styling and higher-capacity engines. More significantly, the HR fitted standard front seat belts; Holden thus became the first Australian automaker to provide the safety device as standard equipment across all models.<ref>[[#Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)|Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)]]: Part Two, p. 57.</ref> This coincided with the completion of the production plant in [[Acacia Ridge, Queensland]].<ref name = "milestones"/> By 1963, Holden was exporting cars to Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean.<ref name="Australian Cars Overseas"/>

Holden began assembling the [[compact car|compact]] HA series [[Vauxhall Viva (1963–1979)|Vauxhall Viva]] in 1964. This was superseded by the [[Holden Torana]] in 1967, a development of the Viva ending Vauxhall production in Australia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_holden_torana_hb.htm |title=Holden Torana HB |publisher=Unique Cars and Parts |access-date=6 March 2008}}</ref> Holden offered the LC, a Torana with new styling, in 1969 with the availability of Holden's six-cylinder engine. In the development days, the six-cylinder Torana was reserved for motor racing, but research had shown a business case existed for such a model.<ref>[[#Wright (1998)|Wright (1998)]], p. 191–192.</ref> The LC Torana was the first application of Holden's new three-speed Tri-Matic automatic transmission.<ref name = "Bebbington (1998), p. 103.">[[#Bebbington (1998)|Bebbington (1998)]], p. 103. "Also introduced on the LC was the Tri-matic automatic transmission. This was GM-H's own three-speed unit."</ref> This was the result of Holden's A$16.5&nbsp;million transformation of the Woodville, South Australia, factory for its production.<ref name = "milestones"/>

[[File:1968 Holden Monaro (HK) coupe (20857278732).jpg|thumb|The celebrated [[Holden Monaro]] coupé, introduced in 1968 and based on the mainstream [[Holden Kingswood|Kingswood]], has since gained a cult following.]]

Holden's association with the manufacture of Chevrolets and [[Pontiac (automobile)|Pontiac]]s ended in 1968, coinciding with the year of Holden's next major new model, the [[Holden HK|HK]].<ref>[[#Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)|Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)]]: Part One, p. 5, 31.</ref> This included Holden's first [[V8 engine]], a Chevrolet engine imported from Canada.<ref>[[#Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)|Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)]]: Part Two, p. 59.</ref> Models based on the HK series included an extended-length prestige model, the [[Holden Brougham|Brougham]]; and a two-door [[coupé]], the [[Holden Monaro|Monaro]].<ref>[[#Davis (1987)|Davis (1987)]], p. 102.</ref> The mainstream [[Holden Special]] was rebranded the [[Holden Kingswood|Kingswood]], and the basic [[fleet vehicle|fleet model]], the [[Holden Standard|Standard]], became the Belmont.<ref>[[#Wright (1998)|Wright (1998)]], p. 171.</ref> On 3 March 1969, [[Alexander Rhea]], managing director of General Motors-Holden's at the time, was joined by press photographers and the Federal Minister of Shipping and Transport, [[Ian Sinclair]] as the two men drove the two-millionth Holden,<ref>Autocar (1969), p. 62.</ref> an HK Brougham, off the production line.<ref name="milestones"/> This came just over half a decade since the one-millionth car, an EJ Premier sedan, rolled off the Dandenong line on 25 October 1962.<ref>[[#Wright (1998)|Wright (1998)]], p. 137. "The millionth Holden, a Eura Gold EJ Premier sedan, passing down the Dandenong production line on 25 October 1962."</ref> Following the Chevrolet V8 fitted to the HK, the first Australian-designed and mass-produced V8, the [[Holden V8 engine]] debuted in the [[Holden Hurricane|Hurricane]] concept of 1969 before fitment to facelifted [[Holden HT|HT model]]. This was available in two capacities: {{convert|253|and|308|cuin|L|1}}.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 June 1999 |url=http://www.autoweb.com.au/A_51435/cms/newsarticle.html |title=Holden Employees Farewell The Last Aussie-Built V8 |work=AutoWeb |publisher=Web Publications |access-date=5 March 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807180937/http://www.autoweb.com.au/A_51435/cms/newsarticle.html |archive-date=7 August 2011 }}</ref> Late in HT production, use of the new Tri-Matic automatic transmission, first seen in the LC Torana was phased in as Powerglide stock was exhausted, but Holden's official line was that the HG of 1971 was the first full-sized Holden to receive it.<ref name="Bebbington (1998), p. 103."/><ref>[[#Bebbington (1998)|Bebbington (1998)]], p. 36. "Tri-matic automatic transmission replaced Powerglide late in the [HT] model run (May '70) (except [<nowiki/>[[Holden Monaro|Monaro]] GTS] [[Chevrolet small-block engine#350|350]])."</ref><ref>[[#Bebbington (1998)|Bebbington (1998)]], p. 38. "[The HG signified] the official introduction of the Tri-matic three-speed automatic transmission to the full-size car range."</ref>

Despite the arrival of serious competitors—namely, the Ford Falcon, [[Chrysler Valiant]], and Japanese cars—in the 1960s, Holden's locally produced large six- and eight-cylinder cars remained Australia's top-selling vehicles. Sales were boosted by exporting the Kingswood sedan, station wagon, and utility body styles to Indonesia, Trinidad and Tobago, Pakistan, the Philippines, and South Africa in complete knock-down form.<ref>[[#Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)|Davis, Kennedy, Kennedy (2007)]]: Part One, p. 31.</ref>