| Holden FC | |
|---|---|
 Holden Special Sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden (General Motors) |
| Also called | Holden Standard Holden Business Sedan Holden Special Holden Utility Holden Panel Van |
| Production | May 1958 – January 1960 |
| Designer | Alf Payze |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | 4-doorsedan 5-doorstation wagon 2-doorcoupé utility 2-doorpanel van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.2LGMH '132'I6 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Holden FE |
| Successor | Holden FB |
TheHolden FC series is anautomobile produced byHolden in Australia from 1958 to 1960. Introduced on 6 May 1958, the FC is a facelifted and improved version of theHolden FE series, which it replaced. Although it is exclusively an Australian design, the styling is reminiscent of a scaled-down North American 1955Chevrolet.
The FC range consisted of four-doorsedans in three trim levels, five-doorstation wagons, marketed as "Station Sedans" in two trim levels, a two-doorcoupe utility and a three-doorpanel van. The seven models were:[1]
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Although the FC series was substantially the same as the FE, it featured revisions to the radiator grille, body trim and interior. Minor mechanical improvements were also made, with changes to the engine, suspension, brakes, gearchange linkages and the steering box.[2] The Utility now featured painted rather than chromed grille and headlight rims,[3] as did the Panel Van.[1]
All FC models were powered by a 132-cubic-inch (2.2 L) six-cylinder engine producing 72 bhp (54 kW).[4] This engine was carried over from the FE series, although the camshaft was altered, the compression ratio was increased and torque was improved.[2]
After a production run of 191,724 vehicles, the FC was replaced by theHolden FB series in January 1960.[2] The FC was the first Holden to be regularly available in Indonesia.[5]