HOW TO PICK AN "EK" FROM AN "FB"

Can You Spot Any Difference?

FB Holden
EK Holden
1960 FB Holden
1961 EK Holden

Here's just some of the differences between them (below):

FB
EK
Front blinker assembly Separate from 'eyebrow'Attached to 'eyebrow'
Grille decalNo grille decal Grille decal centre of eyebrow
HubcapsChrome with no decal Chrome with red lion decal
Side mouldingCurves up front door Straight along from front to back
Two-toneTwo-tone swatch bounded by side-moulding No two-tone swatch
Rear pillarHas triangular chrome moulding No moulding
WipersVacuum-pump operated wipers Electric wipers
Plenum chamberHorizontally slatted grille Vertically slatted grille
Bonnet lockNo bonnet lock Remote bonnet lock
Transmission3-speed manual only 3-speed manual or 4-speed auto

The hood ornament is not a difference - it was optional on both the FB & EK.

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