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Functional object - 149 Holden Red Motor

149 Holden Red Motor

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Historical information

The release of the EH Holden in 1963 saw the introduction of the red motor

Significance

Produced by Holden

Physical description

Red motor, black air filter, black fan, white oil filter

Inscriptions & markings

Holden High Compression 149 Use MS oils only

Subjects

Identifier

001390

Production methods

mass produce

Materials

Steel

Measurements

Length: 76 centimetres, Width: 56 centimetres, Height: 66 centimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/6acc2d39f37354b4714c384e

Accessed 14 October 2026

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