The Holden HT series is a range of

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which was produced by

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between 1969 and 1970.

Introduction

Holden HT Belmont, Kingswood and Premier models were introduced in May 1969,Holden HT Technical Specifications at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au
Retrieved on 25 October 2010 replacing their

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series equivalents which had been in production since 1968.Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 59 HT Brougham and Monaro models followed in June 1969. Noticeable changes from the HK series included new grilles, new taillights, flatter rear flanks and a wider back window.Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 63 Other changes included increased track width, revised suspension, a new instrument panel and synchromesh on all forward gears on manual gearbox models.

Model range

The mainstream HT series was offered in four-door sedan and five-door

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body styles in three trim levels * Belmont sedan * Belmont wagon * Kingswood sedan * Kingswood wagon * Premier sedan * Premier wagon The Brougham, which used a body with an extended boot, was available in one model only. * Brougham sedan The Monaro was offered in three two-door

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models * Monaro coupe * Monaro GTS coupe * Monaro GTS 350 coupe Commercial vehicle derivatives were available in two-door

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and two-door

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body styles in two trim levels. * Belmont utility * Belmont panel van * Kingswood utility File:1969 Holden Kingswood (HT) sedan (2015-11-13) 02.jpg, Holden Kingswood sedan File:1970 Holden HG Kingswood station wagon (9603599388).jpg, Holden Kingswood wagon File:Holden HT Premier Sedan front.JPG, Holden Premier sedan File:Holden HT Premier c. 1969-70 (Australia) (16787582135).jpg, Holden Premier sedan File:1969 Holden Brougham (HT) sedan (21133079729).jpg, Holden Brougham sedan File:1969 Holden Brougham (HT) sedan (20697217824).jpg, Holden Brougham sedan File:Holden Monaro HT (14738161370).jpg, Holden Monaro File:Holden Monaro HT (15404298554).jpg, Holden Monaro File:1969 Holden HT Monaro GTS (16697995150).jpg, Holden Monaro GTS File:1969 Holden Monaro HT GTS 350.jpg, Holden Monaro GTS 350 File:1969 Holden Belmont (HT) sedan (20709707141).jpg, Holden Belmont sedan File:1969 Holden Belmont (HT) sedan (20709676361).jpg, Holden Belmont sedan File:Holden HT Belmont Wagon (15802091670).jpg, Holden Belmont wagon File:1969-1970 Holden HT Belmont panel van 02.jpg, Holden Belmont panel van

Engines and transmissions

The 161-cubic-inch (2.6-litre) and 186-cubic-inch (3.0-litre) six-cylinder engines were carried over from the HK range.Holden HT at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au
Retrieved on 25 October 2010 Australian manufactured 253-cubic-inch (4.2-litre) and 308-cubic-inch (5.0-litre) V8 engines were new, replacing the imported 307-cubic-inch (5.0-litre) V8s. Initially the 308 was fitted to only the Brougham, and existing stocks of the imported 307 were used in other models. Once these supplies were exhausted, the 308 V8 was made available as an option across the HT range. The 327-cubic-inch (5.3-litre) Chevrolet V8 that had powered the HK Monaro GTS 327 was replaced by a 350-cubic-inch (5.7-litre) Chevrolet V8 in the newly introduced HT Monaro GTS 350 model. Three-speed manual, four-speed manual and two-speed "Powerglide" automatic transmissions were offered.Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 64 A smaller, version of Holden's inline-six Red motor ("130 HC") was available for export markets. It produced at 4400 rpm and was meant for higher octane fuel.

Production

The HT range was replaced by the

Holden HG The Holden HG is an automobile which was produced by Holden in Australia between 1970 and 1971. It was marketed under Belmont, Kingswood, Premier, Brougham and Monaro model names. Introduction The Holden HG range was introduced on 26 July ...

series in July 1970,Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 65 production having totaled 183,402 units.

Chevrolet El Camino (South Africa)

The HT utility was assembled in South Africa as the Chevrolet El Camino. The interior, front fascia, and badging were unique to South Africa and it received either a Chevrolet six-cylinder engine or the V8. Less than 500 Holdens were exported in this way.

References

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