EH Holden Flashback: Classic Restos - Series 55

This week's episode of Classic Restos is dedicated to the EH Holden, a car that holds a special place in the hearts of car enthusiasts and Holden fans. The EH Holden became Australia's most popular car, with an impressive sales record of 256,000 units. Its popularity was only surpassed by the HQ Holden, which had a longer production run.
Fletch admits it would be remiss of him not to give some acclaim to the EH Holden's predecessor, the EJ Holden. The EJ model heralded the new box styling of the era, with 154,000 units built from 1962. Fletch flashes back to an episode that featured an EJ Holden owner and his adorable eight-year-old grandson, who is equally passionate about the car.
Fletch captures the deep emotional connection of EH Holden owners from past Classic Restos episodes.
There is Paul, a very passionate owner who says his EH is not just a car but a part of his life that takes him anywhere he wants.
Then, there's Jason, the EH Collector, who has not one but four EH models, the complete matching set as he calls it. He is very proud to have these cars and share them with his family.
Kev is another owner of two EH models, a sedan and a ute, each with interesting acquisition stories. The sedan was acquired from a deceased estate after spending 26 years in a garage, and Ute was acquired after spending 20 years in a Quicksilver Surf Shop on the Gold Coast.
John is another EH devotee with his EH Premier sedan, a top-of-the-range model that he purchased back in 1966 and still has to this very day. The car has become a beloved family icon, having served as the wedding car for John and his daughter and the car for his grandchildren's graduations.
Finally, there's an EH Sedan called 'Blondie', named by the assembly line crew at the SA Holden plant for the incoming General Motor Manager from the US. The special build was finished in Dupont Cadillac pink, with power steering, hydramatic automatic transmission, bone leather and vinyl upholstery from Germany.
All these EH Holden owners share a common love for the car’s distinctive shape, reliability, and driveability. It's no wonder this car is a favourite among Holden fans and car enthusiasts.

[@tonylittle3508]

My dad got one around 66 or 67. It was yellow, and definitely a 179 manual. This was Napier, New Zealand. We toured around the South Island in it about 69. Would love one now.

[@jaisabai4155]

A wonderfully nostalgic episode Fletch. Thank you. And RIP Holden.

[@carsnstuff83]

Fantastic Episode How nice were the EH Holden's with the more square masculine look for a car

[@petermanuel7128]

Hello Fletch, really enjoyed the videos on the EH’s. Brings back great memories of my dad’s red EH Ute that he used to own. Last week I had a look at the Trafalgar Holden museum in VIC. Really enjoyed and is worth the look. Thank you very much for the video.

[@Frederick-in2rz]

It was, and is a great car. Had a reliable engine, Was quite simple in it's design. A suare, with a wheel in each corner, and came with plenty of power, Really a predesesor of th mighty Torana.

[@jb7591]

Great episode. I always enjoy the stories of people and their Holden's.

[@allantaylor3288]

Thanks for this Fletch, fantastic! One of my favourite Holdens and I’ve had a few. Owned a EJ as a young fella with fond memories, paid $500 NZD just one of many cars I regret selling.

[@LukeyBoy78]

Ahhh the green one showed is my current model and color. Mines a 1965, just had it re sprayed. 2 years in the shop getting every bit of rust restored to original condition also. No bog or filler. Very happy.

[@donaldhollums3278]

Another great episode, Mr. Fletch.

[@michaelguerin56]

Thank you. Nice to see all those cars and their owners once again. Beautiful restorations and a ‘Fletcher skit’😁! Cheers from NZ.

[@richardtravers2436]

Thanks Fletch a great episode on the eh, owners sharing their passion and stories about them.👍

[@TheTruckdriver999]

Fantastic episode fletch

[@glennturner3128]

We are very lucky to own a EH we both Love her beautiful Old Girl

[@adriandehoon1785]

You're a great storyteller. Fletch, keep up the great work 👍

[@cameronjohnston5748]

Thankyou, and well done.

[@aj-kwt909truckin31]

Hey Fletch, Great Video ole mate, most interesting to me being a staunch supporter of anything Holden and infact I've owned a 1970 LC GTR Holden Torana since 1978 (46 years). I hope young Hayden ends up with his Grandfather's Holden, I couldn't think of anyone more appropriate to take over the ownership ~ lot's of great memories of his Pop attached to that Holden 👍

[@commandertopgun]

BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC HOLDEN, LOVE THIS VIDEO REVIEW, AWESOME CAR.

[@tonycraib5939]

in 1972 my father brought one .Brings back memories great car

[@Steven-p4j]

I love the dashboard layout on the EH, it looked futuristic to me then, and it remains so today. A fabulous design, with a lot of character.

[@barrycuda3769]

I can remember an EH in my town in the early eighties, it was a Premier , mettalic brown ,with a beige vinyl roof , I used to drive past the owners place just to have another look at it .

[@dbmclean3660]

Hi Fletch I had one , a wagon as well as a 66 Falcon, The Falcon was a beaut. too.

[@ilankotzin3104]

These Holdens were also sold in South Africa. My father owned a Holden EH in South Africa in the 60's....tough as nails it was!

[@tonymillar5342]

ANZAC Day... Thank You Fletch. On this Day when we Honour and Thank our Armed Forces for the freedom they have given our country Australia... Looking at some EH, a time when life was simpler, easier, happier, ain't a bad thing. #classicrestos

[@saltydog888]

Feeling your sentiment driving along there Fletch

[@Steve21945]

Nice video. Heard a hint of the infamous EH diff in one of those clips on the highway 😂

[@barryjones4973]

Drove an EH wagon in outback N.T. in1965/6 that with the rear tire pressure lowered, driven properly, would go almost anywhere following a Land Rover without ever needing to be towed. 💪👍

[@davidforbes6250]

Surely it was a land cruiser.

[@barryjones4973]

@@davidforbes6250 It was a LR but we also had Toyota.

[@grahamcockerill2406]

My old eh wagon complete with holes in the floor was the best car I've owned. Aussie Graham.

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Hell yeah... Holden all the way...

[@robertaquilina3848]

I own a 66 hr prem the eh is my next favorite i might just get one a 63 the year i was born cheers

[@jamesmcgowen1769]

I loved the hum from the engine as it was driven on the highway! Aren’t they EJ hubcaps on this car?

[@Steven-p4j]

Thanks, Fletch, there was a time when these were so ubiquitous, that the whole neighbourhood owned one, except for the Ford owners.

[@leeenfieldsmle]

That grey EH didn't have the 179 badge on the boot, and the 179 did come in manual.

[@Steven-p4j]

Fletch, what's the go with the driver's side door wind shield? Very popular here, but I have never seen them anywhere else in the world. I enjoyed using them when it wasn't too hot.

[@Eric-kn4yn]

First red motor huge improvement over grey 138.

[@Flaming-Hedgehog]

😀

[@jimclarke1108]

Imagine if Ford and Holden continued to built cars today here in Australia🕰

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

Toyota, even. Oh well, they all won a Tony award for their efforts, at least.