1954 Holden FJ Sedan - Two-Tone Blue - 2.16L Inline 6, 3-Speed Manual - Mechanically Restored 2023 - Driven Weekly
Price Guide: $20,000 - $30,000
1954 Holden FJ Sedan, 2.16-litre inline 6-cylinder, 3-speed column-shift manual, rear wheel drive, 77,188km, 5 seats.
Description
The FJ Holden holds a unique place in Australian history as the car that put the nation on wheels. Launched in 1953 as the successor to the original 48-215, the FJ refined the formula with a more powerful engine, improved trim levels, and the kind of robust build quality that saw these cars survive in numbers far greater than comparable American contemporaries. Genuine FJ Sedans of this age and presentation are getting harder to find, and this 1954 example from Carrara, Queensland, has been actively maintained and driven, not just parked and polished.
The car presents in a two-tone light blue body and darker navy roof combination, finished to a strong gloss that photographs exceptionally well. Vendor advises an older respray has been carried out, and the paint carries the depth and reflectivity of a quality re-coat rather than factory original. Panel gaps are even and the body lines are straight with no evidence of major accident repair. The chrome grille with its signature horizontal bars, dual round headlights with chrome bezels, split front bumper, and the period flying lion hood ornament all present brightly. Whitewall tyres with matching light blue steel wheels and chrome hub caps complete the look authentically. Mechanically, vendor advises the car was fully restored in 2023 with a new wiring loom and 12-volt system conversion, and has been club-registered and driven weekly for the past three years. The interior has been re-trimmed in grey ribbed vinyl consistent with the period specification, with a light blue painted dashboard, the original three-spoke steering wheel with red Holden horn button, and a column-shift gear selector all in place. The boot holds a genuine bonus for any serious buyer: an original FJ Holden shop manual, a wooden crate of spare mechanical components, and a matching spare steel wheel, an unusual and genuinely useful inclusion that reflects long-term ownership by someone who knew these cars.
Honest, driving-quality FJ Holdens in this condition are currently finding buyers at $20,000 to $30,000 depending on provenance and specification. This car's combination of recent mechanical work, active use through club registration, and the included spare parts and shop manual puts it in a strong position within that range. It is not a trailer queen, it is a genuine driver that starts easily, runs daily, and turns heads wherever it goes. For the buyer after an authentic Australian classic that is ready to use now, this FJ is a compelling option.
Features
* 1954 Holden FJ Sedan
* 2.16-litre inline 6-cylinder petrol engine, naturally aspirated
* 3-speed manual transmission, column-mounted gear shift
* Rear wheel drive
* Vendor advises mechanically restored 2023, including new wiring loom and 12-volt system
* Vendor advises club-registered and driven weekly for past three years
* Two-tone light blue body with darker navy roof (vendor advises older respray)
* Re-trimmed grey ribbed vinyl interior, front and rear bench seats
* Light blue painted dashboard, period correct instrumentation
* Original 3-spoke steering wheel with red Holden lion horn button
* Chrome front grille, bumpers, headlight bezels, and window surrounds
* Period flying lion hood ornament
* Matching light blue steel wheels with whitewall tyres and chrome hub caps
* Lap seatbelts retrofitted front and rear
* Original FJ Holden shop manual included
* Wooden crate of assorted spare mechanical components included
* Matching spare steel wheel included
* Vendor advises rear brake drum puller and spare parts included
* Right hand drive, 5-seat capacity
Condition Notes
* Minor surface oxidation and grime on chassis/firewall number plate area consistent with vehicle age
* Steering wheel rim shows minor age-related cracking
Specifications
Year: 1954
Make/Model: Holden FJ
Body: Sedan
Engine: 2.16L inline 6-cylinder, naturally aspirated
Transmission: 3-speed manual, column shift
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Odometer: 77,188 kilometres
Colour: Light Blue with Dark Blue Roof
Interior: Grey ribbed vinyl bench seats
Seats: 5
Chassis: 414575M
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Matt directly on 0461 481 639
(Key #CC15 Carrara)
Lloyds stock #655898+1
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Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia
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