1958 Holden FC

A rare sight on Australian roads, this Holden FC panel van is an excellent example of the breed, presented in a tasteful colour scheme and with relatively low mileage from new. It is powered by a later ‘FB’ 2.2-litre straight-six engine producing around 75bhp, driving the rear wheels via a three-speed gearbox. The car is largely original, but benefitted from a light restoration around eight years ago, including a high-quality respray. It has travelled fewer than 400 km since. Offered for sale by its owner of 10 years, the odometer indicates 73,872 miles from new. This particular Holden FC panel van is painted in the period-correct hue of Single Tone Ice Green. The interior colour is a subtle Daravo Green that complements the exterior very well. The metal interior panels are painted Ice Green to match the body, and the floor is shod in hard-wearing rubber matting. The car’s engine number prefix ‘B’ indicates that it originates from a later model 1960-61 ‘FB’ Holden, which produces slightly more power than the original unit. The car’s steering wheel features a beautifully patinated Holden logo in the centre, and the car also appears to retain its original instruments and switchgear. There is no impact damage present on the bodywork. The Single Tone Ice Green paintwork is in excellent condition, having covered fewer than 400 km since a professional repaint. All of the car’s brightwork appears to be in very good order. Inside, the cabin also presents smartly for its age with no major wear. The switchgear has an appealing ‘patina’ in keeping with the age and mileage of the vehicle. The vendor reports that the car’s speedometer functions intermittently. There are no warning lights on the dashboard. The car has been serviced regularly by its owner of 10 years, who is a qualified industry automotive tradesman with over 40 years of experience working on cars. This Holden FC panel van is a rare and eye-catching sight on Australian roads. Having been the subject of a recent restoration and presenting in very impressive cosmetic condition, this car is ready to be used as a showpiece at classic car shows, or could equally be put back into use as a working vehicle once again, if the next owner so desires. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.