The thing about the Statesman is you either loved them or you hated them. Not quite a Cadillac, but much more than the average Holden. I loved mine.
This illustrated example is a '71 HQ Statesman for possibly New Zealand. (Judging by the hubcaps and only being offered as a Statesman.)
In South Africa they were badged, marketed and sold as a Chevrolet Constantia. Even the humble Kingswood ute was sold as a Chevrolet El Camino.
Australia had two options, the De Ville or Caprice. With the latter having lots of leather and every option at their disposal. Also available with a 350, subsequent models had the Turbo 400 transmission.
I can also give you some...
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Was always a fan of GM car design of the period. That Holden/Statesman looks good....
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ReplyDeleteNot quite a Cadillac, but much more than the average Holden. I loved mine.
This illustrated example is a '71 HQ Statesman for possibly New Zealand. (Judging by the hubcaps and only being offered as a Statesman.)
In South Africa they were badged, marketed and sold as a Chevrolet Constantia.
Even the humble Kingswood ute was sold as a Chevrolet El Camino.
Australia had two options, the De Ville or Caprice. With the latter having lots of leather and every option at their disposal.
Also available with a 350, subsequent models had the Turbo 400 transmission.
Statesman,
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Ute,
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