GM’s ‘EFIJY’: A tribute to the Holden
While I wasn’t around for the 1953 FJ Holden, Australia’s legendary automobile that compares in status to the 1957 Chevy in the U.S., I can appreciate its design. Speaking with Richard Ferlazzo, chief designer of GM Holden Ltd, I got a glimpse into the history of the vehicle with GM’s EFIJY, the concept car designed as a tribute to that icon from down under. The car brings back the golden age of big fenders and lots of chrome with a color inspired by one of today’s hit television shows. It was a big hit at the North American International Auto Show.
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-Matt Kelly
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