Holden sold the EK in South Africa under the line "built for a country like ours," as a new 40 percent sales tax hit at home.
Lead trim: 2.26 GMH 138 grey six (75 bhp)
Holden EK1961–1962
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FactHolden sold the EK in South Africa under the line "built for a country like ours," as a new 40 percent sales tax hit at home.
The Holden EK series is a motor vehicle produced by Holden from 1961 to 1962, introduced on 2 May 1961 as a facelifted version of the FB, which it replaced. The range consisted of four-door sedans in two trim levels, five-door station wagons in two trim levels, a two-door coupe utility and a two-door panel van. Like the FB, all EK models were powered by a 138 cubic inch (2,260 cc) inline six-cylinder "grey motor", bored out .061 inches over the 3-inch bore of earlier models, producing 75 bhp. The EK was sold in several overseas markets, primarily New Zealand, South-East Asia and the Pacific Islands, and in South Africa, where it was marketed as the car "built for a country like ours". Sales slowed in 1962 as the recession of 1960-61 was felt and a new 40 per cent sales tax on cars arrived, and after a production run of 150,214 vehicles the EK was replaced by the EJ in July 1962.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.26 GMH 138 grey six (75 bhp) | 1961–1962 | 2.3 L Inline-6 | 75 hp | 120 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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