In 1852, james alexander holden emigrated to south australia from walsall. Holden statesman cars for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Production ceased with the last of the wb series cars in 1984. The hz series stayed in production until 1980 and was the last traditional sized holden until the release of the vn series in 1988. Statesman is an automotive marque created in 1971 by holden and sold in australasia. Matching numbers, with books history, highly optioned devville with electric windows, cruise, sunroof, 2. Last model of statesman made, can be a collectors car. For example, the 19711974 holden kingswood has been assigned the series code hq, and the 20022004 holden commodore, vy. Compare prices of all holden statesman s sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. The middle east was holden s largest export market, with the commodore sold as the chevrolet lumina from 1998. Monaro and statesman caprice models for both right and lefthand drive markets. Its range included the luxury variants, holden berlina vp and holden calais vp. Holden dropped the statesman model name altogether when the wm series ii came out in 2010 from the 1990 vq series on, the models had been known as holden statesman and holden caprice. For other automotive topics, see statesman disambiguation.
The hx series came with changes to the model lineup, some new limited edition models, interior improvements and the hx series was engineered to meet the australian governments new emissions regulations. Holden is the emblem of the outback, an ostensibly rugged car that has ben australias nr. The holden commodore it won australias heart and became a national icon. Holden began to cater their commodore, monaro and statesman models for. Find the widest range of used holden statesman 2000 adelaide. Statesman was an automotive marque created in 1971 by holden and sold in australasia. The holden caprice is a fullsized car which was produced by holden in australia from 1990 to october 2017. The holden caprice vq and holden statesman vq were holden s top of the line luxury sedans produced between 1990 and 1994. Years before daimler would build his motorized coach in 1885 setting the cornerstone in automobile development, a saddlery opened in adelaide, australia. Between 1971 and 1984, holden marketed their longwheelbase sedans under the statesman marque. By 1981, the fourmillionth holden was sold, and the first 4wd vehicle was launched, the holden jackaroo.
Save on statesman workshop manuals, books and handbooks at the computer outpost with worldwide delivery from sydney, australia. This beautiful one owner from new with full hamilton holden service history will. Holdens next model, the fe, launched in 1956, offered in a new station wagon body style dubbed station sedan in the companys sales literature. The seemilar holden caprice, which wis awso introduced in 1990, continues in production. Prior to the introduction of the holden statesman and caprice models in 1990, holden. A major change face lift during a model run occurred in 20. Find holden statesman unique cars for sale at tradeuniquecars. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Holden model statesman 3rd generation whwl belongs to fullsize luxury luxury car class. Wikimedia commons has media related to holden vehicles holden is the australian subsidiary of the automobile manufacturer general motors gm. This comprehensive manual covers the complete holden commodore range including the utility, station wagon and statesman models. Wheel size for the 1972 holden statesman will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. It was the first statesman to be based on the commodore line.
This smaller, lighter model was the legendary first of the 14model series spanning 30 years. Holden, officially gm holden ltd is the australian subsidiary of general motors gm, the. The price range for the holden statesman varies based on the trim level you choose. Vintage statesman the classic holden statesman 1970s models where designed to be more luxurious than the typical holden s. According to mr loffler who has authored six books on the history. It wasnt until the 2006 ve commodorebased wm series of the same year that holden again released a statesman totally developed in australia. The caprice wis the maist luxurious caur offered bi general motors in. The 80s were a time of evolution and new ventures for holden. Statesman is the lowercost model, caprice the upmarket one.
The makes and models tipped to become a goldmine for owners. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. Holden announces plans to build a second car line at elizabeth to produce the mediumsized, exportorientated holden vectra. View the price range of all holden statesman s from 1971 to 2010. The similar holden statesman, which was also introduced in 1990 as a model below the caprice, was discontinued in september 2010. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Make holden model statesman badge description vs iii country of origin. For the automobile produced by nash, see nash statesman. The car was offered with 4door sedan body shapes between the years 1999 and 2006. Easiest is to a capital city but alternatives can be arranged. Matching numbers, with bookshistory, highly optioned devville with electric windows. The holden commodore vp is a fullsize car that was produced by the australian manufacturer holden from 1991 to 1993. Today marks 30 years since holden released its 2nd generation of long wheel base luxury.
For models marketed from 1990 onwards, see holden caprice. On flat, have averaged between 89litres per hundred kms. The rear end was an allnew design, with independent rear suspension. Holden statesman for sale in australia gumtree cars. It was the second iteration of the second generation of this australian made model. The holden statesman is an automobile which wis produced bi holden in australie frae 1990 tae september 2010. Holden history heartland holden penrith is a penrith holden. The statesman custom wis deletit, as wis the saxcylinder ingine option. Five years after the last wb statesman rolled off the assembly line, th. Holden, officially gm holden ltd is the australian subsidiary of general motors gm, the worlds second largest automaker holden vehicles, in addition to nameplate, are designated by a series code. Exterior parts for holden caprice for sale shop with. Holden statesman 4th generation wm model holden statesman 4th generation wm introduced in 2006, manufactured up to 2010, the car belonging to fullsize luxury luxury car sizeclass and f luxury. Sandman and ss listings can be found at list of holden vehicles by series. Holden commodore vxr liftback in summit white colour.
The supercharged v6 engine is introduced on calais, statesman and caprice. The hq was released on 15 july 1971, replacing the holden. Get the best deals on exterior parts for holden caprice. Model holden statesman 4th generation wm introduced in 2006, manufactured up to 2010, the car belonging to fullsize luxury luxury car sizeclass and f luxury cars market segment, available as 4door sedan. Holden car models list complete list of all holden models. The vf commodore was the last australianmade vehicle ever. Statesman vehicles wur sauld throu holden s dealerships, an wur initially based on the mainstream holden hq models, but affered mair luxury an considerably extendit lenth. The monaro arrived in 1968 and the hk model gave holden its first victory in the bathurst 500. Holden statesman for sale in adelaide region, sa gumtree.
Complete timeline of holden statesman models and generations, with photos, specs and production years. Holden statesman adelaide 50 holden statesman used cars. Commodore 19972004 vt vx vy, all sedans, statesman, station. Atween 1971 an 1984, holden marketit thair langwheelbase sedans unner the statesman. Statesman caprice bitter vero, buick park avenue, chevrolet caprice daewoo veritas. No carnut, these cars were holdens luxuryprestige models, sort of like. Years before daimler would build his motorized coach in 1885 setting the. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The holden caprice is a fullsized car which was produced by holden in australia from 1990 to. The holden hq series is a range of automobiles that was produced by holden in australia from 1971 to 1974. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the enginetransmission specs shown below. Holden statesman in adelaide used holden statesman 2000. Take a trip down memory lane to experience holdens vintage and classic car collection.
They were also exported in various guises to the united states, the middle east, china and south korea. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. In the same year, holden commenced exports to malaya, thailand, and north borneo. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of your vehicle. Holden statesman models and generations timeline, specs. The sandman and ss nameplates were option packs over the belmont and kingswood, and are not considered separate models.
The wm and wn series holden caprice also marketed as the holden statesman are a line of fullsizeexecutive cars produced by the australian manufacturer holden from september 2006 to october 2017, sold primarily in australia and new zealand. Holden model statesman 1st generation hqhjhxhzwb belongs to fullsize luxury luxury car class. Between 1971 and 1984, holden marketed their longwheelbase sedans under the statesman marque statesman and caprice are essentially longwheelbase variants. Statesman vehicles were sold through holden dealerships, and were initially based on the mainstream holden hq station wagon platform, thereby providing more interior room and generally more luxurious features than their holden sedan siblings. The iconic car maker holden has today announced an end to its operations in australia. The statesman wb range of longwheelbase luxury sedans, developed by general motors holden s in parallel with the holden wb series, was released in may 1980. The vh and vk models represented further technology refinements, peaking in the vl commodore.
Holden is the first australian manufacturer to be certified to international quality standard iso9001. Wheel size for the 1979 holden statesman will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. My05 holden wl statesman, luxury driving, paddle shift auto, all leather interior, 6 disc stacker, 16 inch alloys with near new tyres, full service history, excellent condition in and out all our cars are checked in house and come with a ppsr certificate ask us about weekly payment options. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of. Get the best deal for holden statesman cars from the largest online selection at. Cars for sale used 2005 holden statesman international. Whether its a nostalgic love for the long iconic shape or a desire for something practical and yet reliable, australias love affair with holden statesman cars endures. Full power options auto sedan v6 statesman log books and service history available power steering air conditioning power. View the complete list of all holden car models, types and variants. Find holden statesman cars for sale in australia on the tradingpost australias favourite way to buy and sell for almost 50 years. Look back on the history of the manufacturer, since its early beginnings more than 150 years ago. Since holden s inception as a marque in 1948, the vast majority of its vehicles have been marketed with a nameplate, for example, the holden kingswood and holden commodore, with kingswood and commodore representative of this. Id love to bookend this history with a 350 hq statesman and wn. This article is about the automobile produced by holden from 1971 to 1984.
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