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Introduction The Holden Kingswood is a full-sized car, built by General Motors-Holden. It was the middle model, sitting above the entry level ‘Belmont’, while below the top level ‘Premier’. It was a bit of luxury, at a more affordable price. The Kingswood journey began in 1968, with the HK, a re-design of the HR. It was both bigger and heavier than it’s precursors. There was a sedan, a station wagon, and a ute. Along the way, a panel-van was also introduced, the “Sandman”, most commonly known as the Shaggin’-Wagon or Sinbin. At the time, it also competed with Holden’s other lines. A two-door coupe, the Monaro, and an extended-length car, the Brougham. The Brougham was later replaced by the Statesman. Home

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HK Engine Home Back to HK "Low Compression" Engine "High Compression" Engine 3.05 "186" Engine 3.05 "186S" Engine 307 V8 Engine 327 V8 Engine Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm) Power: 108bhp (81kw) at 4400rpm Torque: 146lb-ft (198Nm) at 2000rpm Compression Ratio: 8.2:1 Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm) Power: 114bhp (85kw) at 4400rpm Torque: 157lb-ft (213Nm) at 2000rpm Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm) Power: 126bhp (94kw) at 4200rpm Torque: 181lb-ft (245Nm) at 1600rpm Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm) Power: 145bhp (108kw) at 4600rpm Torque: 184lb-ft (249Nm) at 2200rpm Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 Capacity: 307 cubic inches (5.035 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Two barrel Rochester downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.25 inches (98.4 x 82.6mm) Power: 210bhp (157kw) at 4600rpm Torque: 300lb-ft (407Nm) at 2400rpm Compression Ratio: 8.75:1 Capacity: 327 cubic inches (5.363 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.25 inches (101.6 x 82.6mm) Power: 250bhp (186kw) at 4800rpm Torque: 325lb-ft (441Nm) at 3200rpm Compression Ratio: 8.75:1 Manual Transmission (3 speed Holden standard): 1st: 2.99:1 2nd: 1.59:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.99:1 Manual Transmission (3 speed M15 L-6): 1st: 3.07:1 2nd: 1.68:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 3.59:1 Manual Transmission (3 speed M15 V8): 1st: 2.48:1 2nd: 1.36:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.90:1 Manual Transmission (4 speed Opel): 1st: 3.43:1 2nd: 2.16:1 3rd: 1.37:1 4th: 1.000:1 Reverse: 3.32:1 Manual Transmission (4 speed Chev M21): 1st: 2.54:1 2nd: 1.80:1 3rd: 1.44:1 4th: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.54:1 Manual Transmission (4 speed Chev M22): 1st: 2.85:1 2nd: 2.02:1 3rd: 1.35:1 4th: 1.000:1 Reverse: 2.85:1 Powerglide Automatic Transmission (2 speed): 1st: 1.82:1 2nd: 1.0:1 Reverse: 1.82:1 Transmissions Pictures of engines around

HK Body Home Back to HK Identifiable features: All new body with pronounced flaring above wheel arches HR style grille without inset turn signal indicators "HOLDEN" emblem located at lower right of front grille Wrap-around front indicators mounted under the front bumper Slim-line rear wrap-around tail lights The HK Kingswood is a very rectangular car, with slightly rounded corners. It features the same grille as the earlier HR Holden, meaning it has a metal cross right through the middle extending all the way to square framed headlights. From the back, the boot features a slight slope downwards with only a small rear end height-wise. With HOLDEN spelt out across the back, evenly spaced towards the slim, rectangular wrap-around tail-lights and indicators. Pictures of HKs

HK Changes This car was all new, the beginning of the Kingswood name. The only thing which related it to the HR Holden was really the grille. It was bigger and heavier than the previous model HR. Also, this car was the first Holden with a choice of a V8 engine, the 307-cubic-inch Chevrolet small-block. Home Back to HK INSERT PICTURES OF HR AND HK COMPARING THE TWO HERE.

HK Optional Features Suspension: – Optional heavy duty front and rear springs – Optional "Superlift" rear shocks available that allow adjustment of vehicle when under load Steering: – Optional fast ratio gearing 16.7:1 available to all models, however power assistance mandatory if fitted to V8 – Optional Power Assisted steering available for fast ratio Tyres: – Optional tyres include whitewalls and redwalls, radial and nylon cord type six-ply Available with optional instrument cluster incorporating oil pressure, ammeter and water Home Back to HK

HK Description Exterior Dimensions: Total Length: – Sedans: inches (4694mm) Total Width: – 71.4 inches (1814mm) Total Height at kerb weight: – Sedans: 55.6 inches (1412mm) – Station Wagons: 56.5 inches (1435mm) Wheelbase: – inches (2819mm) Front Track: – inches (1451mm) Rear Track: – inches (1451mm) Home Back to HK Kerb Weight: – Roughly 1400kg Turning Circle: – 36.5ft (11.1 metres) Fuel Tank Capacity: – 16.5 gallons (75.1 litres) Instruments: – Speedometer – Petrol gauge – Water Temperature warning lamp – Oil pressure warning lamp – Generator charge warning lamp – Turn Signal lamps – High Beam warning lamp Suspension: –Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs. Stabiliser bar. Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks – Rear: Semi-elliptic springs, five leaves on Sedan, six leaves on Station Wagons. Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks. Steering: – Energy absorbing steering column and shaft – Recirculating ball type, ratio 20:1 – Steering "Life Lubricated" Brakes: –Front: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums, 10.7 inch (271.78mm) power assisted Disc brakes optional – Rear: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums Wheels: Short spoke disc type, size 14 x 5.00J Tyres: –Tubeless 6.95x14 four-ply low profile tyres – Double sided safety rims

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Capacity: 2640cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm) Power: 114bhp (85kw) at 4400rpm Torque: 157lb-ft (213Nm) at 2000rpm Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 HT Engine Home Back to HT Engine 3.05 "186" Engine 3.05 "186S" Engine 307 V8 Engine 308 V8 Engine Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm) Power: 130bhp (97kw) at 4400rpm Torque: 181lb-ft (245Nm) at 1600rpm Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm) Power: 145bhp (108kw) at 4600rpm Torque: 184lb-ft (249Nm) at 2200rpm Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 Capacity: 253 cubic inches (4.149 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg carburettor Bore and Stroke: x inches (92.1 x 77.8mm) Power: 185bhp (138kw) at 4400rpm Torque: 262lb-ft (355Nm) at 2400rpm Compression Ratio: 8.75:1 Capacity: 307 cubic inches (5.035 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Two barrel Rochester downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.25 inches (98.4 x 82.6mm) Power: 210bhp (157kw) at 4600rpm Torque: 300lb-ft (407Nm) at 2400rpm Compression Ratio: 8.75:1 Capacity: 308 cubic inches (5.035 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches (101.6 x 77.8mm) Power: 240bhp (179kw) at 4000rpm Torque: 315lb-ft (427Nm) at 3000rpm Compression Ratio: 9.0:1 Capacity: 350 cubic inches (5.740 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 inches (101.6 x 88.39mm) Power: 300bhp (224kw) at 4800rpm Torque: 380lb-ft (515Nm) at 3200rpm Compression Ratio: 10.25:1 Manual Transmission (3 speed): 1st: 2.48:1 2nd: 1.36:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: n/a Manual Transmission (4 speed Opel): 1st: 3.43:1 2nd: 2.16:1 3rd: 1.37:1 4th: 1.000:1 Reverse: 3.32:1 Manual Transmission (4 speed Chev M21): 1st: 2.54:1 2nd: 1.80:1 3rd: 1.44:1 4th: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.54:1 Manual Transmission (4 speed Chev M22): 1st: 2.85:1 2nd: 2.02:1 3rd: 1.35:1 4th: 1.000:1 Reverse: 2.85:1 Powerglide Automatic Transmission (2 speed 6 cylinder): 1st: 1.76:1 2nd: 1.0:1 Reverse: 1.76:1 Powerglide Automatic Transmission (2 speed V8): 1st: 1.82:1 2nd: 1.0:1 Reverse: 1.82:1 Transmissions 253 V8 Engine 350 V8 Engine

HT Body Identifiable features: Body similar to HK, but with smoothed rear guards/rear roof pillar junction and a wider rear window, plus horizontally slatted grille with gaps and raised centre featuring lion-and-stone badge The HT Kinswood’s body, is extremely similar to the HK. Featuring near identical sides, the main differences are in the back and front. The HT grille is slatted with gaps, and a rise in the centre which the badge is on. From the back, the differences are the corners are a lot smoother meaning the indentation is lost on the boot lid, the rear taillights don’t extend inwards as far and the rear window is wider. Home Back to HT Pictures comparing HT and HK

HT Changes New locally manufactured Holden 253-cubic-inch (4.1 L) and 308- cubic-inch (5.0 L) V8 engines were released The range of three six-cylinder engines carried over to the HT series. The transmission options for the V8 engines were many and varied as initially, the 253 V8 only came with either three-speed column- or four-speed floor-mounted manual transmissions. The 307 V8 was only made available with two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. This continued until the 307 stocks were finished, after that time the 253 and 308 locally built V8 engines could then be ordered with any manual or automatic transmission across the range. A new locally manufactured three-speed automatic transmission, the ‘Tri-Matic’, was introduced late in the life of the HT range. Home Back to HT

HT Optional Features Suspension: – Optional heavy duty front and rear springs – Optional "Superlift" rear shocks available that allow adjustment of vehicle when under load Steering: – Optional power assisted gearing 16.7:1 available to all models Brakes: – Front: 10.7 inch (271.78mm) power assisted Disc brakes optional Wheels: – Optional 6.00JJ rally wheels available fitted with either radial or D70 tyres Available with optional instrument cluster incorporating oil pressure, ammeter and water temperature gauge Transmission Combinations: Manual: – 3 speed column change standard – Three speed synchromesh optional – Four speed all-syncromesh floor mounted optional Automatic: – 2 speed Powerglide optional, but mandatory on V8 Home Back to HT

HT Description Home Back to HT Exterior Dimensions: Total Length: –Sedans: inches (4694mm) Total Width: –71.8 inches (1824mm) Total Height at kerb weight: –Sedans: 55.6 inches (1412mm) –Station Wagons: 56.5 inches (1435mm) Wheelbase: – inches (2819mm) Front Track: – 58.1 inches (1476mm) Rear Track: – 58.1 inches (1476mm) Top Speed in Gears: 253 HT Kingswood 3 speed manual: – 1st: 52 mph (84 km/h) – 2nd: 81 mph (120 km/h) – 3rd: 108 mph (174 km/h) – 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 10.0 seconds Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 17.3 secondsKerb Weight: 1286kg For V8 engine optioned cars, add 43kg Turning Circle: – 36.5ft (11.1 metres) Fuel Tank Capacity: – 16.5 gallons (75.1 litres) Instruments: – Speedometer – Petrol gauge – Water Temperature warning lamp – Oil pressure warning lamp – Generator charge warning lamp – Turn Signal lamps – High Beam warning lamp Suspension: –Front: Short and long arm independent type with rubber bushed inner pivots, coil springs, stabiliser bar and direct acting tubular telescopic shocks. –Rear: Semi-elliptic springs, three leaves on Sedan, six leaves on Station Wagons. Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks. Steering: –Energy absorbing steering column and shaft –Recirculating ball type, ratio 20:1 on Sedans –Recirculating ball type, ratio 16.7:1 on Station Wagons Brakes: –Front: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums –Rear: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums Wheels: –Short spoke disc type, size 14 x 5.00JJ –Double sided safety rims Tyres: –Tubeless 6.95x14 four-ply low profile tyres for six cylinder sedans and wagons, and V8 sedans –Tubeless 7.35 L 14 4 P/R on V8 Station Wagons

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HG Engine Home Back to HG LC Engine: Engine Engine S Engine 253 V8 Engine 308 V8 Engine Capacity: 2640cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm) Power: 108bhp (81kw) at 4400rpm Torque: 146lb-ft (198Nm) at 2000rpm Compression Ratio: 8.2:1 Capacity: 2640cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm) Power: 114bhp (85kw) at 4400rpm Torque: 157lb-ft (213Nm) at 2000rpm Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 Capacity: 3050cc 186 cubic inches (3.05 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm) Power: 130bhp (97kw) at 4400rpm Torque: 181lb-ft (245Nm) at 1600rpm Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 Transmissions Pictures of engines around 350 V8 Engine Capacity: 3050cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor Bore and Stroke: x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm) Power: 145bhp (108kw) at 4600rpm Torque: 184lb-ft (249Nm) at 2200rpm Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 Capacity: 253 cubic inches (4.146 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg carburettor Bore and Stroke: x inches (92.1 x 77.8mm) Power: 185bhp (138kw) at 4400rpm Torque: 262lb-ft (355Nm) at 2400rpm Compression Ratio: 9.0:1 Capacity: 308 cubic inches (5.035 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches (101.6 x 77.8mm) Power: 240bhp (179kw) at 4000rpm Torque: 315lb-ft (427Nm) at 3000rpm Compression Ratio: 9.0:1 Capacity: 350 cubic inches (5.740 litres) Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 inches (101.6 x 88.39mm) Power Output manual: 300bhp (224kw) at 4800rpm Power Output automatic: 275bhp (205kw) at 4800rpm Torque manual: 380lb-ft (515Nm) at 3200rpm Torque automatic: 365lb-ft (495Nm) at 3200rpm Compression Ratio: 10.25:1 Manual Transmission (3 speed): 1st: 2.48:1 2nd: 1.36:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: n/a Manual Transmission (4 speed Opel): 1st: 3.43:1 2nd: 2.16:1 3rd: 1.37:1 4th: 1.000:1 Reverse: 3.32:1 Manual Transmission (4 speed Chev): 1st: 2.54:1 2nd: 1.80:1 3rd: 1.44:1 4th: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.54:1 Powerglide Automatic Transmission (2 speed): 1st: 1.76:1 2nd: 1.0:1 Reverse: 1.76:1 Tri-Matic Automatic Transmission (3 speed): 1st: 2.40:1 2nd: 1.48:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 1.92:1

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Discontinuation After the development of the HQ series, Holden intended to replace the second generations cars with a heavily revised WA series. The WA series was in development, but the 1973 fuel crisis along with a worsening financial situation at Holden meant that the project for a new generation Kingswood was eventually abandoned. GM instead utilised the then forthcoming 1977 Opel Rekord, which was significantly re-engineered and released as the Commodore in 1978 with Holden's own powertrains saw the introduction of the first ever Commodore. The last Sandman panel van was produced in October 1979 as it had lost its place in contemporary Australian youth culture. Consequently, the fall of the Kingswood’s reign came in Several design sketches for new Kingswoods in various forms have surfaced since the early-1990s, including a liftback body style. Home

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