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Holden Hurricane concept car [BRG 213/70/4/1-12] • Photograph

Hurricane clay model.

GM Holden Ltd, 1968, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/1

A Holden engineer working on the clay model for the concept car.

Hurricane clay model. — Hurricane clay model.

GM Holden Ltd, 1968, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/1

A Holden engineer working on the clay model for the concept car.

Research and development on the GMH concept car.

GM Holden Ltd, September 1968, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/2

A Holden engineer with the clay model for the Hurricane.

Research and development on the GMH concept car. — Research and development on the GMH concept car.

GM Holden Ltd, September 1968, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/2

A Holden engineer with the clay model for the Hurricane.

Holden Hurricane out on the track.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/3

Rear/side view of the GMH concept car.

Holden Hurricane out on the track. — Holden Hurricane out on the track.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/3

Rear/side view of the GMH concept car.

Holden Hurricane with canopy lifted.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/4

Front/side view of the GMH concept car outside.

Holden Hurricane with canopy lifted. — Holden Hurricane with canopy lifted.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/4

Front/side view of the GMH concept car outside.

Holden Hurricane interior.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/5

View of the cockpit inside GMH concept car with canopy lifted.

Holden Hurricane interior. — Holden Hurricane interior.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/5

View of the cockpit inside GMH concept car with canopy lifted.

Holden Hurricane control panel.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/6

View of the dashboard showing instrument panel including cabin and exterior temperature, closed-circuit television (CCTV) screen, and Comfortron controls in the centre console.

Holden Hurricane control panel. — Holden Hurricane control panel.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/6

View of the dashboard showing instrument panel including cabin and exterior temperature, closed-circuit television (CCTV) screen, and Comfortron controls in the centre console.

Holden Hurricane out on the track.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/7

Front/side view of the GMH concept car.

Holden Hurricane out on the track. — Holden Hurricane out on the track.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/7

Front/side view of the GMH concept car.

Holden Hurricane with canopy lifted.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/8

View from above the GMH concept car.

Holden Hurricane with canopy lifted. — Holden Hurricane with canopy lifted.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/8

View from above the GMH concept car.

Holden Hurricane with canopy and seats raised.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/9

Side view of the GMH concept car.

Holden Hurricane with canopy and seats raised. — Holden Hurricane with canopy and seats raised.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/9

Side view of the GMH concept car.

Holden Hurricane out on the track.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/10

Front/side view of the GMH concept car.

Holden Hurricane out on the track. — Holden Hurricane out on the track.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/10

Front/side view of the GMH concept car.

Holden executives inside the Hurricane.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/11

View of the GMH concept car.

Holden executives inside the Hurricane. — Holden executives inside the Hurricane.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/11

View of the GMH concept car.

Holden Hurricane on show.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/12

The GMH concept car with completed paintwork, canopy and engine cover raised.

Holden Hurricane on show. — Holden Hurricane on show.

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1969, Photograph, BRG 213/70/4/12

The GMH concept car with completed paintwork, canopy and engine cover raised.

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Summary

Black and white photographs of the Hurricane, the concept car designed by General Motors-Holden's Ltd. at the Technical Centre in Melbourne

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Physical description

12 photographs : black and white ; 12.6 x 17.9 cm

Dates / Publication details

1968-1969

Creator

GM Holden Ltd

Collection

Part of Holden Collection

Subject

General Motors-Holden's Limited
Automobiles -- Australia -- Design and construction
Holden Hurricane automobile
Experimental automobiles
Automobiles -- Prototypes
Automobiles -- Design and construction -- History
Automobiles -- Technological innovations

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Historical information

The futuristic research vehicle was an experiment to study design trend, propulsion systems and other long range developments. Code named RD 001, the Holden Hurricane is a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive, two-seater sports car which incorporates a remarkable array of innovative features and technology, much of it way ahead of its time. Features such as electronic digital instrument displays, station-seeking radio, automatic temperature control air conditioning, rear vision camera and an automated route finder were all showcased in this ground-breaking vehicle. The Holden Hurricane stole headlines and dropped jaws nationwide when it debuted at the 1969 Melbourne Motor Show. The Holden Hurricane's V8 engine featured many advanced design components, but perhaps the two most innovative features were the 'Pathfinder' route guidance system and the rear-view camera. The 'Pathfinder', essentially a pre-GPS navigation system, relied on a system of magnets embedded at intersections along the road network to guide the driver along the desired route. A dash-mounted panel informed the driver of which turn to take by illuminating different arrows, as well as sounding a warning buzzer. The rear-view camera was also a ground-breaking innovation.

Additional notes

BRG 213/70/4/1: A Holden engineer working on the clay model for the concept car.
BRG 213/70/4/2: A Holden engineer with the clay model for the Hurricane.
BRG 213/70/4/3: Rear/side view of the GMH concept car.
BRG 213/70/4/4: Front/side view of the GMH concept car outside.
BRG 213/70/4/5: View of the cockpit inside GMH concept car with canopy lifted.
BRG 213/70/4/6: View of the dashboard showing instrument panel including cabin and exterior temperature, closed-circuit television (CCTV) screen, and Comfortron controls in the centre console.
BRG 213/70/4/7: Front/side view of the GMH concept car.
BRG 213/70/4/8: View from above the GMH concept car.
BRG 213/70/4/9: Side view of the GMH concept car.
BRG 213/70/4/10: Front/side view of the GMH concept car.
BRG 213/70/4/11: View of the GMH concept car.
BRG 213/70/4/12: The GMH concept car with completed paintwork, canopy and engine cover raised.

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