1972 Holden HQ Kingswood review from Australia and New Zealand
"Solid Aussie Tank"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car was a typical Aussie Tank; built very solid and a great runner.
The only things that went wrong were minor and annoying such as the starter motor falling on the road.
The car almost got me arrested. Late one night after finishing a late shift at work, I got into it to go home when the gear linkages jammed (an old Holden problem).
That was no problem to me as it had happened to me before; you just have to lift the bonnet and it's just a simple matter of fiddling the linkages with your fingers until they drop into place.
On this occasion I was doing this when I felt a tap on my shoulder; I ignored this as I thought it was one of my workmates. After about three more taps I lost patience and told them to F*** off.
Only problem it was a cop who wanted to know why I had my head under a bonnet on a dark street. After some fast talking and a very red face, he believed me and let me go.
General comments?
Very well built car from GMH Holden.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1972 |
| Year of manufacture | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1989 |
| Engine and transmission | 202 Cubic Inches Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 165000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 190000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Hillman Hunter |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2009 |