Comments on: 1970 HG Holden http://www.classicholdencars.com Holden cars info and pics Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:07:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Phillip http://www.classicholdencars.com/hg-holden/comment-page-1/#comment-199 Phillip Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:43:26 +0000 http://www.classicholdencars.com/?page_id=265#comment-199 A response to the post by Michael Andrew, above. The HQ series Holden was released on 21 July 1971, (I recall as a 13 year old kid going to the local Holden dealer to look at them on that date), and as you would know, the HQ replaced the HG series. However, the HQ utes and vans were not ready for release at the time of the rest of the HQ range, so GM-H continued building HG utes and vans for several months after the release of the HQ passenger cars. I don't recall seeing any HQ commercial vehicles in the showrooms until very close to the end of 1971, and I know that the last of the HG commercial vehicles had HQ engines because I recall seeing a brand new HG ute back then with a 173 under the bonnet, instead of a 161 or 186 from the HG engine lineup. I never saw an HG with a 202 under the bonnet, or with a 202 badge on it, (in those days all Holdens with an optional engine had a badge on them to show what motor was fitted), so if your ute has a factory 202 in it then I have learnt something new about them. Does it have a 202 badge on it? In answer to your question, the last of the HG sedan range was probably made about six weeks before the release of the HQ, to enable GM-H to build up stocks of the HQ for the release date, so probably mid-April 1971. The HG utes and vans were continued for a few months after July of 1971, until the HQ commercial vehicles were ready for release, and knowing from memory that the HQ commercials were released prior to December that year, (I was a bit of a Holden fan as a teenager), I would expect that they ceased making the HG commercial vehicles around mid-October. That's an educated guess, based on what I was observing in the showrooms and reading in the newspapers/car magazines at the time. So, if your HG ute has a 9/71 compliance plate, then it was probably one of the last to be built. A response to the post by Michael Andrew, above.

The HQ series Holden was released on 21 July 1971, (I recall as a 13 year old kid going to the local Holden dealer to look at them on that date), and as you would know, the HQ replaced the HG series. However, the HQ utes and vans were not ready for release at the time of the rest of the HQ range, so GM-H continued building HG utes and vans for several months after the release of the HQ passenger cars. I don’t recall seeing any HQ commercial vehicles in the showrooms until very close to the end of 1971, and I know that the last of the HG commercial vehicles had HQ engines because I recall seeing a brand new HG ute back then with a 173 under the bonnet, instead of a 161 or 186 from the HG engine lineup. I never saw an HG with a 202 under the bonnet, or with a 202 badge on it, (in those days all Holdens with an optional engine had a badge on them to show what motor was fitted), so if your ute has a factory 202 in it then I have learnt something new about them. Does it have a 202 badge on it?

In answer to your question, the last of the HG sedan range was probably made about six weeks before the release of the HQ, to enable GM-H to build up stocks of the HQ for the release date, so probably mid-April 1971.

The HG utes and vans were continued for a few months after July of 1971, until the HQ commercial vehicles were ready for release, and knowing from memory that the HQ commercials were released prior to December that year, (I was a bit of a Holden fan as a teenager), I would expect that they ceased making the HG commercial vehicles around mid-October. That’s an educated guess, based on what I was observing in the showrooms and reading in the newspapers/car magazines at the time. So, if your HG ute has a 9/71 compliance plate, then it was probably one of the last to be built.

]]> By: Andrew Parrott http://www.classicholdencars.com/hg-holden/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Andrew Parrott Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:30:01 +0000 http://www.classicholdencars.com/?page_id=265#comment-196 I have a HG for sale, price is $1500 and comes with the original log book and optional accessories booklet, both are in reasonable condition. The body has cancer (rust) bit is repairable also there is a boot load full of spare parts as well. If anyone is interested please contact me on the above email address. Thanks I have a HG for sale, price is $1500 and comes with the original log book and optional accessories booklet, both are in reasonable condition. The body has cancer (rust) bit is repairable also there is a boot load full of spare parts as well. If anyone is interested please contact me on the above email address. Thanks

]]> By: nifty http://www.classicholdencars.com/hg-holden/comment-page-1/#comment-189 nifty Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:20:02 +0000 http://www.classicholdencars.com/?page_id=265#comment-189 could you help/ guide me in getting hold of any books,owner manual, anything to do with hg utes or sedans even? thanks! could you help/ guide me in getting hold of any books,owner manual, anything to do with
hg utes or sedans even? thanks!

]]> By: Tania Wilson http://www.classicholdencars.com/hg-holden/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Tania Wilson Mon, 02 May 2011 10:10:38 +0000 http://www.classicholdencars.com/?page_id=265#comment-185 i am seeking the original colour code for the 1970 Holden HG Ute. can you please assist? i am seeking the original colour code for the 1970 Holden HG Ute.

can you please assist?

]]> By: Richard http://www.classicholdencars.com/hg-holden/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Richard Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:48:37 +0000 http://www.classicholdencars.com/?page_id=265#comment-178 Someone is selling a 1970 HG Kingswood with 161 engine, sedan, 3 speed manual, cannot seem to come across this model on any valuation guides. Anyone know about this model and what the value is? Thanks in advance Someone is selling a 1970 HG Kingswood with 161 engine, sedan, 3 speed manual, cannot seem to come across this model on any valuation guides.

Anyone know about this model and what the value is?

Thanks in advance

]]> By: Michael Andrew http://www.classicholdencars.com/hg-holden/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Michael Andrew Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:09:08 +0000 http://www.classicholdencars.com/?page_id=265#comment-177 Hi, I recently obtained a HG Kingswood ute, this ute was made 09/71 and registered 10/71, are there knowledge people who could provide the date the last HG was amde? I have passion for HG Commericals to date I have a 186 Kingswood manual ute, an original paint and drive train 186 auto Kingswood ute, an original paint and drive train factory built 202 manual Kingswood ute. I also have a 03/71 38,000 mile panel van with windows. Yes, I am slightly obsessed with HG's. Regards, Mike. Hi,
I recently obtained a HG Kingswood ute, this ute was made 09/71 and registered 10/71, are there knowledge people who could provide the date the last HG was amde? I have passion for HG Commericals to date I have a 186 Kingswood manual ute, an original paint and drive train 186 auto Kingswood ute, an original paint and drive train factory built 202 manual Kingswood ute. I also have a 03/71 38,000 mile panel van with windows.

Yes, I am slightly obsessed with HG’s.

Regards,

Mike.

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