Holden's first civilian car after the war, sold 21 May 1946, was a separate-chassis version of this Vauxhall six.
Lead trim: 14-6 1.8 OHV six (48 bhp at 3,000 rpm)
Vauxhall 14-614-6 · 1939–1948
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FactHolden's first civilian car after the war, sold 21 May 1946, was a separate-chassis version of this Vauxhall six.
The Vauxhall 14-6, announced in October 1938 for the Earls Court show and built from 1939 to 1948, was a six-light four-door saloon with a four-bearing OHV 1,781 cc straight-six, a top speed of 70 mph and 0–50 mph in 18.2 seconds. The previous engine was retained but with the compression ratio raised from 6.25 to 6.75:1 and revised timing giving 48 bhp at 3000 rpm, with independent front suspension by torsion bars in place of the previous Dubonnet system, semi-elliptic rear springs, Lockheed hydraulic brakes and a three-speed all-synchromesh gearbox. The new unitary hull had a wheelbase 4 in longer and a track 1 in wider than its predecessor, making it larger than the 12-4 announced at the same time, with leather front seats, a rear window blind and a sliding sunroof; post-war models have different bonnet louvres and grille. 45,499 were produced, 30,511 of them post-war. Holden in Australia built a separate-chassis 14 J from 1939 as a sedan, coupé, roadster and utility (the first civilian car Holden built after the war, on 21 May 1946). Wheelbase 105 in, length 168 in, width 63.5 in, curb weight 2,520 lb.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-6 1.8 OHV six (48 bhp at 3,000 rpm) | 1939–1948 | 1.8 L Inline-6 | 48 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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