Holden Belmont (HX)

Holden Belmont (HX). 1976–7 (prod. 110,669 all HX). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon, 2-door utility, 2-door panel van. F/R, 3310 cm³ (I6 OHV), 4146 cm³ (V8 OHV). Short-lived variant of full-size Holden launched July 1976, released to comply with new emissions’ regulation—with consequent loss in power. The 2·85-litre was deleted, so sedan and wagon began with the 3·3-litre six while the commercials had the 4·2-litre option. Last Belmont passenger cars, though ute and van continued into HZ series.

Manufacturing location: Australia

Marque: Holden | Model: Holden Belmont | Predecessor: Holden Belmont (HJ) | Successors: Holden Belmont (HZ), Holden Kingswood (HZ)

q.v. Holden Kingswood (HX), Holden Premier (HX), Holden Statesman (HX)

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• Unique Cars and Parts: Holden HX