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Holden launched the new HQ series in 1971.

At this time, the company was producing all of its passenger cars in Australia, and every model was of Australian design ; however, by the end of the decade, Holden was producing cars based on overseas designs.

The HQ was thoroughly re-engineered, featuring a perimeter frame and semi-monocoque ( unibody ) construction.

Other firsts included an all-coil suspension and an extended wheelbase for station wagons, while the utilities and panel vans retained the traditional coil / leaf suspension configuration.

The series included the new prestige Statesman brand, which also had a longer wheelbase, replacing the Brougham.

The Statesman remains noteworthy because it was not marketed as a " Holden ", but rather a " Statesman ".