Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Time Warp, Coupes
Holden Efijy concept appears Detroit-bound
Usually, the biggest splash at any given auto show is made by something new, exciting, and never seen before. This January in Detroit, that logic might fly right out the window, as it looks like the sublime 2005 Holden Efijy concept, an HSV-powered throwback hot rod lovingly built by Holden engineers, will be displayed at the Detroit Auto Show. Now, while we tend to prattle on here about other Holden products that many people may not be familiar with, the Efijy is a little different. It was featured in Hot Rod magazine and even won the publication's Hot Rod of the Year award. Hence, it's a known commodity -- albeit one most American fans were unlikely to ever lay eyes on. (Australia's not exactly a hop, skip and a jump away.)
If it comes to Detroit, what display it'll be a part of remains a mystery. We hope that the General gives it the big showcase it deserves, but regardless of where on the floor it resides, expect it to be one of the superstars of the show. As rumors go, this is one we sincerely hope has validity, because we sure as hell want to see the Efijy up close, too.
[Source: Glenn Butler, Sydney Morning Herald]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
mal Fuller 10:57AM (11/01/2006)
This car looks as if it had been inspired by a 1952 Kaiser.
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gerbick 11:24AM (11/01/2006)
that car just oozes sexiness. and I don't even like the color purple... let it come out as a kit.
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'94 Impala SS 11:34AM (11/01/2006)
BEAUTIFUL pictures here...
http://www.rsportscars.com/slo/avto/holden_efijy.asp
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Lee Gibson 11:53AM (11/01/2006)
Never mind going to Detroit. I want to know when it goes into PRODUCTION.
Yeah, I know, never happen, but still...what a pretty car.
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Hamud 12:20PM (11/01/2006)
This car is just AWESOME, fantastic.
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Bingo 12:43PM (11/01/2006)
Y'all never seen a pimped out '53 Chevrolet before?
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John McPherson 1:57PM (11/01/2006)
Just the thing to follow up the HHR with. Creating another SSR would be a bust, too expensive and too exclusive but a cheap, sexy cruiser that looks like this would have me writing checks. I am still waiting for DC to produce the PT Coupe. I am an empty nester who wants toys and can afford them.
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isrltrkfn 3:35PM (11/01/2006)
awesome...
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PiCASSO 9:30PM (11/01/2006)
WOW!
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sam smith 7:24PM (11/18/2006)
I live in the Detroit metro area. Michigan has serious economic issues and only when the people pull together can the problems be overcome. It’s going to take everyone not just democrat or republican. A great place to find out about local Detroit news is GROW DETROIT
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bob job 5:13AM (12/05/2006)
a country with 300 million the home of the big 3 car giants and none of these companies do this type of car mustang is overated u compare that with a ozzy falcon xr8 these ppl have v8s galore down there all we get is a crown victoria cmon gm and henry pull ur finger out
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CJ 6:17PM (12/21/2006)
Efijy definatley wins for best use of third brake light!
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/10/holdenefijy05_05.jpg
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Bill Berg 11:42AM (12/25/2006)
It looks like Harly Earls 1938 Y job .That is when cars had personality. I hope they make more like that.
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AUS_JD 6:54PM (2/06/2007)
mal Fuller and Bingo.
This car is not first hand inspired by any US iron. It is based on the Holden FJ (hence the name.
Check out this link
http://richardlewis.is-a-geek.com/pictures/thumbs/pages/holden/02-Fj_jpg.htm
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gumby 7:11AM (4/12/2007)
Almost a perfect 10 but for the lack of a screen division bar and a bigger radius on the rear side window end. -.5 for not being a mopar ("c'mon henry"? why didn't those fools do a v10 airflow) +.25 for the dash mounted mirror.
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