Location: Melbourne
Year: 1968
Make: Holden
Model: HK Brougham
Engine Type: 5LT V8
Transmission: Automatic
Odometer Reading: 72915 Miles Showing
Body Type: Sedan
VIN / Chassis: HK25399M
Engine Number: 30742728K0425
Exterior Colour: Burgundy Maroon (10686)
Interior Colour: Blonde Ivory & Bavere Fawn (18M)
One of the best examples of a HK Brougham you are ever likely to find.
Holden HK Brougham went on sale in August 1968. Built in 1968 for a 10 month period until June 1969. This vehicle was built at the General Motors Dandenong Plant.
Outstanding condition.
Multi Award Winning Car.
One family owned since 1971.
Loads of history and receipts dating back to 1971.
Features include:
307 V8 engine
Powerglide transmission
2.78 LSD
Power steering
Electric windows
Dealer fitted Smiths Air-conditioning.
Remote central locking, immobiliser, retractable seat belts fitted front and rear and radio fitted in glove box with remote operation. (original front seat belts with vehicle)
Some History:
The owner (father) purchased from Reg Hunt Holden Elsternwick on 16/10/1971 for $3000.00. Speedo odometer showing, 44,714 miles. (Have original purchase receipts for deposit, final payment and sale contract). At the time the Brougham was not for sale as it was being used by Reg Hunt and parked out the back of the car yard. After some negotiations the vehicle was purchased.
The Brougham was usually kept garaged and used as his daily driver for commuting to work. In around 1976, the owner (father) decided to purchase a motor bike for his commute and stored the Brougham in his garage. From around 1976, the Brougham was unused, remaining registered till 1983. (Speedo odometer showing, 67,026 miles (Travelled approximately 22,312 miles between 1971-1976).
Between 1992-1996, the Brougham underwent a restoration which included a full re spray, original engine and transmission rebuild, new rubbers, tyres, brakes etc. NOS and original parts refitted to the vehicle where possible, the original interior refitted which only required minor repair. Re-registered in 1996 until 2013. During this period the Brougham was rarely driven and mainly used as a weekend cruiser and displayed at car show events, winning best HK original on seven occasions at Victorian All Holden Day between 1999 and 2011. Also awarded Most Outstanding vehicle by General Motors at the All Holden Day Victoria in 2008.
In 2013 the Brougham placed on club registration. club registration expiring in 2022. The Brougham has been well maintained since restoration, always garaged and rarely driven, travelling approximately, 5,890 miles since 1996 restoration. The Brougham has been kept within the same family since purchased in 1971.
This vehicle is located in our facility in Melbourne, for further information please contact Dave Hosking 0474 182 002 or Mason Hibbert 0455 191 035.
To protect your investment vehicle bidders should consider at a minimum replacement of fuel, oil, fluids, filters and thorough brake inspection as vehicles may have been stationary for some time. Vehicles are sold as is off the floor – unregistered. Please check photos carefully for vehicle condition. No warranty expressed or implied, sold with all or any faults, and where applicable sold with Australian Government Import Approval. SEPTC17
