1967 Holden HR Special 186 Red Motor from Australia and New Zealand
Summary:
My dream car
Faults:
Muck in the fuel tank has blocked the carby a few times and jammed open the needle and seat.
I put a new fan in it and tore the radiator to bits.
General Comments:
Best car ever. Wouldn't trade it for any other car on earth, unless it was another HR.
Handling is a bit of a bugger, but I'm going to counter that with heavy duty shockies, lowered springs and possibly more hardcore sway bars.
It's only a Special, but it's got all the Premier body trims and the interior's pretty sweet.
It has a twin barrel Stromberg on it which I probably wouldn't recommend. It may add extra power, but I've had many a problem with it. The fact that I don't have a choke cable also makes it a mission to start in the morning.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 20th August, 2001
31st Mar 2001, 23:25
I bought my "HR" last year in August at 18 years, I got it stock standard and on 13's. So far I've put 14/7 Tridents, big sounds, primed it for painting, and lowered the front (back still to come). Things I've still got to do are paint, upholestery and exhaust.
Economy wise it's not very good, I chew up $40-$50 a week (NZ) and thats just a little cruising and to and from work. But I love it! It's big and comfy, and I can fit all my mates in! It will look good. I love my car, it's classy!!!