FB Holden released. Engine capacity and power output increased to 138 ci and 75 hp.

LHD Holdens released, increasing export potential.

EK Holden released with optional automatic transmission.

EJ Holden released with the luxury Premier sedan added.

1,000,000th Holden produced.

EH Holden released. Premier wagon added. Range of all-new engines available in 149 and 179 capacities. Range of rear axle ratios available - 3.36:1 and 3.55:1. Power steering available as a factory optional extra.

First ‘performance’ Holden released - the EH S4. 179, manual, 3.55:1 axle, power brakes made for real excitement.

S4 Holden finishes second in class and overall in Armstrong 500.

HD Holden released with ‘space curve’ styling. 179 X2 engine producing 140 horsepower added to range. Powerglide automatic transmission replaces Hydra-Matic. Vinyl roof cover optional on Premier sedan.

Ball joint front suspension replaces king pin design. Front wheel disc brakes optional on all models.

1,500,000th Holden produced.

HR Holden released with larger engines - 161 and 186 capacities. Power output on 186 X2 engine now 145 horsepower.

Positraction rear axle (LSD) added to range.

Safety upgrade to range. Seat belts for outboard front occupants, external rear view mirror amongst items now fitted as standard.

100,000th export Holden produced.

186S engine replaces X2. Automatic choke incorporated. Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) now on all engines. 4-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission (Opel) optional. HR-1746 ‘hot rod’ featured 186S, 4-speed, LSD, disc brakes.

HK Holden released with optional imported V8 engine. Energy absorbing steering column and dual circuit brakes. All synchromesh 3-speed manual transmission optional. Options ‘game’ went into overdrive overnight. Premier sedan featured exclusive body with executive roofline. Standard, Special models replaced by Belmont, Kingswood. 2,000,000 possible build combinations with no two cars alike!

First Monaro coupe completed.

Australia’s first Musclecar, the Holden Monaro GTS 327 released. Monaro coupe range and super luxury Brougham model added. Available power train combinations now exceeds 20!

GTS 327 wins 3-hour production car race at Sandown.

GTS 327 wins Hardie-Ferodo 500, breaking all previous records.

First Holden V8 engine # 253H1001 is started up.

Norm Beechey in his Monaro GTS 327 wins on debut at Calder.

2,000,000th Holden produced.

HT Holden released with increased power 186 engine. All-synchromesh 3-speed manual transmission standard. Range of V8 engines available on all models.

Holden’s most powerful car released - the Monaro GTS 350.

‘White Hot Holden’ limited edition Kingswood sedan released. The first of many ‘marketing specials’, 253 V8 was standard. 3,382 units produced.

Monaro GTS 350 wins Hardie-Ferodo 500.