I am always amazed at the generosity of time owners of classic cars afford me when I approach them for an interview - and none more so than Dave with his wonderful Holden EJ Premier with "Myles" the caravan in tow. As someone who can only afford to admire, and not actually own these precious parts of our motoring history, I will be forever grateful that there are people like Dave who are so willing to share their time and experience with me, and I hope that in some small way these interviews prove just a little bit entertaining.

Having owned the EJ for over 20 years, Dave took the view that it was there to enjoy, and so has made it a daily driver. There are some minor scuffs as you would expect of a car seeing regular family duty, but all in all it is in suprisingly great shape, and you really need to look hard to find the odd blemish. I think it is testament to the quality of these early Holdens that the duco, upholstery and chromework all look so great after all these years and miles. The quality of workmanship that went into their manufacture is evident in spades, from the thickness of duco, quality of hinges, panel alignment and seating upholstery. The door locks provide a reassuring click as everything lines up perfectly. The seats offer comfort well beyond what they should be expected to after nearly 60 years. There is no "afterthought", nothing "tacked on" for the sake of austerity. It seems a creation of craftsmen rather than accountants - and the minute you get inside you understand why so many enthusiasts keep the Holden marque alive today - they are simple, beautiful and have their own unique persona that no plastic SUV from today could ever compete with.

Our thanks to Dave and family for treasuring this wondereful car (and caravan) and allowing me the time to experience just a little of what was my early childhood - having spent plenty of time in the back seat of an EH. Below are the links to some of Dave's social media - why not give them a look and a listen! The EJ even features in some lock-down sessions...

David Cosma YouTube:
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David Cosma Facebook:
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David Cosma Website including Lockdown Sessions in the EJ Holden:
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David Cosma on iTunes:
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David Cosma on Spotify:
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