Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The original Holden Gemini model, the TX series, was introduced in February 1975. It was available as a four-door sedan in S and SL specification levels, and as a two-door SL coupe. The TX Gemini was built at Holden's factory at Acacia Ridge, Queensland, and contained a high percentage of Australian content. [3]
It then became Daewoo Maepsy after 1982 and remained on sale (later as the Maepsy-Na after a facelift) until it was replaced by the Daewoo LeMans in 1986. It continued to be assembled as a taxi model called Maepsy Sigma until 1989. Sold as: 1975–1984 – Holden Gemini – Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia; 1975–1983 – Opel Gemini ...
Statesman is an automotive marque created in 1971 by the Australian General Motors subsidiary, Holden. [2] Statesman vehicles were sold through Holden dealerships, and were initially based on the mainstream Holden HQ station wagon platform, thereby providing more interior room and generally more luxurious features than their Holden-branded sedan siblings.
Holden appointed former Ford Works Team manager Harry Firth to run the operation. The Holden Dealer Team's race debut was made at the 1969 Sandown 3 Hour. [1] A single Holden Monaro GTS350 was entered for Kevin Bartlett and Spencer Martin, the car retiring after suffering brake problems, crashing and catching fire. [1]
This meant that a new name would have to be found for Vauxhall's version of the new Opel Kadett, so in March 1980, the Vauxhall Astra was born, replacing the Viva in the Vauxhall range, while the Chevette remained on sale until 1984. At this time, the planned mothballing of most of the Ellesmere Port plant went ahead as originally planned.
TX Gemini Compact car: 1975–1977 TC Gemini Compact car: 1977–1978 TD Gemini Compact car: 1978–1979 TE Gemini Compact car: 1979–1982 TF Gemini Compact car: 1982–1983 TG Gemini Compact car: 1983–1985
Holden, officially GM Holden Ltd was the Australian subsidiary of General Motors (GM), the world’s second largest automaker. [ 1 ] Holden vehicles, in addition to nameplate, are designated by a series code.
The Holden Commodore (VB) is a mid-size car that was produced by Holden, from 1978 to 1980. It was the first iteration of the first generation of the Holden Commodore , and was the Holden version of the General Motors V-body (V78) platform - developed primarily for the Opel Rekord E .