1966 Holden HR Special Station Wagon review from Australia and New Zealand
"Love 'em"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tailgate needs replacing - when I bought her it was fibreglass, and the winder doesn't fit into the handle.
A few dings, but there's only minor stuff that you expect with a 34 year old car that's seen a few miles...
Heavy duty sway bar and fat rims make her more stable around corners (otherwise, yes, HRs do wallow a bit).
General comments?
This is my second HR - I kept my first for 11 years, and plan to keep this one as long as possible. Oddly enough, a lot of people tell me that they used to have one and it was the best car they ever had!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 186 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30194 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31205 miles |
| Previous car | Holden HR Wagon, Standard |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2000 |