1966 Holden HR Utility - Bright Blue - 75,711 Miles - 186ci Inline 6, 4-Speed Manual - Restomod
Price Guide: $25,000 - $35,000
1966 Holden HR single cab utility, comprehensively restomod in striking bright blue. 186ci inline-6, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Modern infotainment, alloy wheels. 75,711 miles. Acacia Ridge, QLD.
Description
The HR Holden has a special place in Australian automotive history. It was the first Holden to break significantly from General Motors' American platform influence, establishing a distinctly local identity that would carry through the range for years. The HR utility variant served on farms, at worksites, and in backyards across the country through the late 1960s and into the 1970s, and genuine examples are now genuinely hard to find in well-presented condition. This one has been through a restomod build that prioritises usability alongside authentic classic appeal.
The bodywork has been comprehensively resprayed in a striking bright blue finish that holds excellent gloss across all panels. Panel gaps are even and consistent with no evidence of major accident repair. The chrome bumpers, trim, and HR badging are polished and present well. The windscreen and rear window are clear and intact. The tray carries a professionally finished grey tonneau cover. Modern five-spoke alloy wheels in polished silver shod with contemporary tyres give the car a purposeful stance. Inside, the cabin has been carefully modernised: grey vinyl seats with horizontal ribbed detailing, grey carpet, a dark blue vinyl dashboard matching the exterior, and a Clarion head unit with digital display providing modern connectivity. A custom auxiliary gauge cluster sits in the centre console area, and a period-style dark wood steering wheel with chrome spokes keeps the ambience correct. The engine bay reveals the 186ci inline-six detailed and painted in matching bright blue, sitting very cleanly with no oil seepage, hoses and wiring neatly routed. The four-speed manual transmission is the original specification for the car.
Restored and restomod HR and HK Holden utes have been consistently achieving $20,000 to $35,000 at auction, with well-presented examples in standout colours attracting strong bidding from both classic enthusiasts and younger collectors. The price guide of $25,000 to $35,000 is well-positioned. The combination of an authentic 1966 body, a thorough cosmetic restoration, the correct drivetrain, and sympathetic modern upgrades makes this an appealing proposition for anyone who wants a driveable, reliable classic that turns heads.
Features
* 1966 Holden HR single cab utility
* 186ci inline six-cylinder petrol engine, colour-matched to exterior in bright blue
* 4-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
* Comprehensive respray in bright blue with strong gloss across all panels
* Grey vinyl interior with horizontal ribbed seat detailing
* Dark blue vinyl dashboard matching exterior
* Period-style dark wood steering wheel with chrome spokes
* Clarion head unit with digital display
* Custom auxiliary gauge cluster in centre console
* Modern five-spoke alloy wheels, polished silver finish
* Grey tonneau cover on tray bed
* Polished chrome bumpers and trim
* Clean, detailed engine bay with no visible leaks
Condition Notes
* Restomod build - resprayed in bright blue (not original factory colour), interior retrimmed in grey vinyl
* Vendor advises minor paint imperfections consistent with a respray rather than original factory finish
* Odometer reads 75,711 miles
Specifications
Year: 1966
Make/Model: Holden HR Utility
Body: Single Cab Utility
Engine: 186ci inline six-cylinder petrol
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 75,711 Miles
Colour: Blue (restomod respray)
Seats: 2
Price Guide: $25,000 - $35,000
Chassis: HR13511BB
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Taig directly on 0438 626 472
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Lloyds stock #584757+1
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Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia
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