Holden Sandman
| Holden Sandman | |
|---|---|
1974 Holden HQ Sandman panel van | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden (General Motors) |
| Production | 1974–1980 |
| Assembly | Adelaide, South Australia (Elizabeth) Brisbane, Queensland (Holden Acacia Ridge Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size |
| Body style |
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| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 3-speed Holden Tri-Matic automatic 4-speed manual |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Holden Ute (VU) SS (sport utility) Holden Commodore Sandman (nameplate) |
The Holden Sandman is a sports coupé utility and panel van produced by Holden from 1974 to 1980.
The Sandman featured elements from the Monaro GTS, including gauge cluster, steering wheel, bucket seats, and a fully furnished interior, vinyl stripes, and wheels. The guards featured a "Sandman" logo painted on B pillars, and Sandman written on the tailgate. It utilised a 4-speed manual transmission or an optional 3-speed 'Tri-Matic' automatic, both controlled through a console mounted gear stick.
The HQ and HJ Sandman models were available with the following engines: GMH '173' I6 at 118 bhp (88 kW), GMH '202' I6 at 135 bhp (101 kW), GMH '253' V8 at 185 bhp (138 kW), GMH '308' V8 at 240 bhp (179 kW).
It was released in the following series: HQ (1974), HJ (1974-76), HX (1976-77), HZ (1977)