1957 Holden FE Special Sedan - Gloss Red - 186ci Inline 6, Speed Trimatic Auto - HR Disc Brake Conversion - Quality Restoration
Price Guide: $28,000 - $38,000
1957 Holden FE Special Sedan, 186ci inline 6-cylinder, Speed Trimatic automatic, rear wheel drive, 83,255km, 5 seats.
Description
The 1957 FE Special sits near the top of the early Holden hierarchy, and this example has been built to drive and be enjoyed rather than kept behind ropes. Finished in Gloss Red with a matching red and cream interior, it presents as a quality restoration that respects the original spirit of the car while adding a handful of practical upgrades that make it a genuinely usable classic. The FE platform was Holden's step up from the original 48-215, and the Special trim brought a higher level of appointment that collectors recognise today.
The photos, taken in a showroom setting, speak for themselves. The red paint carries strong gloss across all panels with even, consistent panel gaps throughout. The chrome grille, bumpers, overriders, and body trim strip all present brightly with the patina you would expect from a vehicle of this age, nothing more. The interior has been re-trimmed to a very high standard in period-correct red and cream two-tone vinyl with pleated detailing on the bench seats, front and rear. The dashboard, instrument cluster, and cream steering wheel all retain their original character. Lap seatbelts have been retrofitted as a practical safety addition. Under the bonnet the 186ci inline 6 sits in a clean bay with a chrome air cleaner and chrome rocker cover, paired now with the Speed Trimatic automatic. Vendor advises a 350 Holley carburettor has been fitted alongside an HR disc brake conversion at the front, both sensible upgrades that improve the driving experience considerably. The boot is clean and black-lined with the spare tyre and red-painted steel rim stowed correctly.
Comparable FE Holdens in restored driver-quality condition have been achieving $25,000 to $35,000 at auction and private sale, with the better-presented examples and those with documented upgrades sitting toward the top of that range. The disc brake conversion and Speed Trimatic fitment add genuine usability value here, making this a car that can be driven confidently in modern traffic rather than trailered to shows. For a buyer after a turn-key Australian classic that looks the part and goes reliably, this FE Special delivers.
Features
* 1957 Holden FE Special Sedan
* 186 cubic inch inline 6-cylinder petrol engine
* Speed Trimatic 3-speed automatic transmission
* Rear wheel drive
* Vendor advises 350 Holley carburettor fitted
* Vendor advises HR disc brake conversion at front
* Gloss Red exterior with cream and red two-tone interior
* Re-trimmed bench seats with period-correct pleated red and cream vinyl
* Original-style cream steering wheel and period dashboard instrumentation
* Column-mounted gear selector with period dice knob
* Lap seatbelts retrofitted front and rear
* Chrome air cleaner and chrome rocker cover
* Steel wheels with whitewall tyres and chrome beauty rings
* Chrome bumpers with overriders front and rear
* Full chrome grille, body trim strip, and window surrounds
* "Special" script badge on rear quarter panel
* Clean black-lined boot with matching spare wheel
* Right hand drive, 5-seat capacity
Condition Notes
* Engine bay wiring shows some non-original runs consistent with restoration and accessory additions
* Minor age-related crackling on white vinyl door card trim consistent with vehicle age
* Odometer reading of 83,255km should be treated as indicative given the vehicle's age
Specifications
Year: 1957
Make/Model: Holden FE Special
Body: Sedan
Engine: 186 cubic inch inline 6-cylinder, naturally aspirated
Carburettor: Vendor advises 350 Holley fitted
Transmission: Speed Trimatic 3-speed automatic
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Odometer: 83,255 kilometres (indicative)
Colour: Gloss Red
Interior: Red and cream two-tone pleated vinyl
Seats: 5
Chassis No: FE22616988A
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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