History
1948 PONTIAC SILVER STREAK
• Four door HOLDEN body (CKD)
• Product of General Motors ….
Assembled in Brisbane, General Motors, Wickham St. Fortitude Valley.
• Side valve 6 cylinder petrol motor.
• Engine capacity..239.2 cubic inch. Developing 93.5hp. @ 3400 rpm.
• 3 Speed manual transmission, column mounted shift.
• Wheel base 119 inch. Weight 3330 lbs.
• 6 volt electrical system with generator.
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Originally purchased by the Roman Catholic Church, Brisbane, Diocese, for the use of the late Archbishop
Sir James Duhig.
The vehicle was repainted and retrimmed in 1964.
