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1959  FC Holden  Special Sedan FC225

Driver Peter Needer Navigator Margaret Needer

        Queensland         South Australia        Victoria          Tasmania         Canberra         West Australia         Northern Territory

                                    1959  FC Holden

191,700    Holden FC Sedans were produced from 1959 to 1960.  Choice of models available was t

FC 215 - Standard sedan,

FC 217 -Business sedan,

FC 225 - Special sedan,

FC 219 - Std. Station sedan,

FC 229 - Special Station sedan,

FC 2106 - Utility and

FC 2104 - Panel van.

    Modifications to the engine's camshaft and compression ratio

allowing more torque and a small increase in power over the

previous FE Holden  as well as  minor improvements to the

suspension, brakes, and gear  linkages and steering box  were included  In the mechanical upgrade.

    At this time Holden  had captured 0ver 50% of the market in

Australia