1973 Holden HQ Coupe Utility - Belmont - White - 54,638 Miles - 253ci V8, 3-Speed Automatic
An honest, original V8 ute with confirmed build plate documentation and genuine Belmont specification.
Overview
The Holden HQ Coupe Utility holds a special place in Australian motoring history. Introduced in 1971 as a completely redesigned platform developed for local conditions, the HQ was the first Holden to feature a perimeter frame chassis, coil spring front suspension and a longer, lower body that immediately set it apart from everything before it. The Coupe Utility variant combined the elegant roofline of the passenger car with a functional tray, and became an icon of the early 1970s across worksites, farms and suburban driveways alike. Fifty-plus years on, V8-powered examples like this one are among the most enthusiastically contested classics at Australian auctions.
This 1973 example is a Belmont-specification Coupe Utility, confirmed by the original build plate reading Model HQ80280, trim code 1821 39A, paint code 568 and transmission code M40. The vehicle is powered by the Holden 253 cubic inch (4.2-litre) V8 petrol engine paired to the M40 3-speed automatic transmission. The engine presents in original condition with period-correct red rocker covers, round air cleaner and carburetor setup, showing appropriate patina consistent with 50-plus years of life. The white exterior holds up well across all panels, presenting with good gloss and the kind of honest character that makes original examples so appealing to serious collectors.
The interior is trimmed in brown vinyl and presents well for its age. The three-passenger front bench seat is intact, the door cards are clean and the original His Master's Voice AM radio remains in-dash, a period-correct detail that adds genuine character. The steering wheel shows some surface cracking to the rim consistent with age. The tray retains its original timber floor slats and is fitted with a canvas tonneau cover. The odometer reads 54,638 miles, though this figure cannot be independently verified on a vehicle of this vintage. This is a solid, original HQ V8 ute ready to enjoy as-is or use as the foundation for a sympathetic presentation-standard restoration.
Features
* Holden 253ci (4.2L) V8 petrol engine
* M40 3-speed automatic transmission
* Rear-wheel drive, Coupe Utility body
* Belmont specification with confirmed build plate
* Build plate: Model HQ80280, trim 1821 39A, paint 568, trans M40
* Original brown vinyl bench seat trimmed for 3 passengers
* Original His Master's Voice AM radio
* Canvas tonneau cover over tray
* Steel wheels with chrome hubcaps
* Tow bar fitted
* Right-hand drive
Condition Notes
* Steering wheel rim shows age-related surface cracking consistent with vintage
* Tray floor timber slats show honest wear from use
* Odometer reads 54,638 miles, unverified
Specifications
Year: 1973
Make/Model: Holden HQ Coupe Utility
Variant: Belmont
Body: Coupe Utility
Engine: 253ci (4.2L) Holden V8 Petrol
Transmission: 3-Speed Automatic (M40)
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 54,638 Miles (unverified)
Colour: White (Paint Code 568)
Seats: 3
Chassis: DHQ48710B
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 #656366+1
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Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia
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