| Holden Sandman | |
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_Sandman_panel_van_(20569532468).jpg) 1974 Holden HQ Sandman panel van | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden (General Motors) |
| Production | 1974–1980 |
| Assembly | Adelaide, South Australia (Elizabeth) Brisbane, Queensland (Holden Acacia Ridge Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
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| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 3-speedHolden Tri-Maticautomatic 4-speedmanual |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Holden Ute (VU) SS (sport utility) Holden Commodore Sandman (nameplate) |
TheHolden Sandman is a sportscoupé utility andpanel van produced byHolden from 1974 to 1980.[1]
The Sandman featured elements from theMonaro GTS, including gauge cluster, steering wheel, bucket seats, and a fully furnished interior, vinyl stripes, and wheels. The guards featured a "Sandman" logo painted onB pillars, and Sandman written on the tailgate. It utilised a 4-speedmanual transmission or an optional 3-speed 'Tri-Matic'automatic, both controlled through a console mounted gear stick.[2][3]
The HQ and HJ Sandman models were available with the following engines:GMH '173'I6 at 118 bhp (88 kW),GMH '202' I6 at 135 bhp (101 kW),GMH '253'V8 at 185 bhp (138 kW),GMH '308' V8 at 240 bhp (179 kW).[4][5]
It was released in the following series:HQ (1974),HJ (1974-76),HX (1976-77),HZ (1977)[6]
At the 2000Sydney Motor Show Holden unveiled a Sandman Ute concept based on theHolden Ute (VU). The interior and exterior was designed byMambo Graphics.[7][8]
The Sandman nameplate was revived in 2015 for a limited edition of theHolden Commodore (VF) SportWagon andUte. It was available in SV6 and SS V Redline specifications. It featured 20-inch wheels, Sandman decals, and optional orange sheep skin seat inserts andshag carpet cargo rug in the SportWagon.[9]
It competed with the Ford Sundowner, Surferoo andChrysler Drifter.[10][11] It was popular amongsurfers.[12]
Apostage stamp of the sandman released.[10] A 1974 HQ Sandman panel van featured inForza Horizon 3.[13]
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