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by seggle02
Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: 1981 Volvo 244 GL
Replies: 3
Views: 3249

1981 Volvo 244 GL

Hello all,

Here is my 1981 Volvo 244 GL which has just been restored.

It is Australian assembled (In Melbourne), colour is Sun Yellow which is actually a Datsun colour (was assembled in a Datsun plant!)

It is a 2.3L model, with 4spd manual with optional overdrive. It is also optioned with ...
by seggle02
Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: 1979 Holden Commodore VB
Replies: 10
Views: 6201

Re: 1979 Holden Commodore VB

The 3.3 litre motor was based on the 2.9 litre 'red' motor that debuted in the 1963 EH Holden. Its a single ohv engine, that apparently was based on a 1930s/40s GM design.

In the late 60s development stagnated as GH-H thought the market would switch over to V8s. The 1970s fuel crisis ended that ...
by seggle02
Sun Sep 27, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: 1979 Holden Commodore VB
Replies: 10
Views: 6201

1979 Holden Commodore VB

Hello all from Australia :)

Here is my first classic. Its a 1979 'VB' Holden Commodore. It's based on an Opel Rekord body with an Opel Senator nose. It was General Motor Holden's answer to the 70s fuel crisis. The VB Commodore was sold from 13 November 1978 to 31 March 1980, 95906 being built. Mine ...