Ruby for sale
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2025 8:44 pm
Hey All,
After 16 years we’re putting Ruby up for sale.
Asking $27,000 - the car is located in Beaumaris, VIC.
1962 EK Holden Special. Still running the original 138ci grey motor with a Performance brand electronic ignition. Manual 3-on-the-tree, seats 6 with colour match seatbelts. The suspension has been lowered 3” with reset springs.
I’ve owned since 2009, previous owner restoration in 1994.
Most recent work done:
- New exhaust system/muffler
- Complete brake system overhaul (machined drums, new shoes, new brake lines, reco master cylinder)
- Reco clutch (reco master cylinder)
- Reco radiator core
- New 3/4” whitewall tyres
- RWC converted to Club reg in 2022
Work in previous 5–10 years:
- Reco gear box
- Engine bearings
- Axle seals
- Timing gear
- Interior in great condition (headliner, seats, carpet = no tears)
Non-standard accessories and original NASCO catalogue parts:
Bonnet ornament, guard chrome wind spears, eyelids, mesh headlight grills, sun visor, finger scratch plates, side mirror eyelids, bullet-shaped taillights, Mooneyes spacer caps, electric windshield wipers (not vacuum), clock, heater, layback ‘camper’ bench seat, colour match seatbelts, venetian blinds and original towbar (not currently mounted). Also has an Alpine stereo system with chargeable iPod dock.
For more pics, visit the ad here: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/detail ... D-18870257
For history, you can go through my old posts on the forum here.
After 16 years we’re putting Ruby up for sale.
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1962 EK Holden Special. Still running the original 138ci grey motor with a Performance brand electronic ignition. Manual 3-on-the-tree, seats 6 with colour match seatbelts. The suspension has been lowered 3” with reset springs.
I’ve owned since 2009, previous owner restoration in 1994.
Most recent work done:
- New exhaust system/muffler
- Complete brake system overhaul (machined drums, new shoes, new brake lines, reco master cylinder)
- Reco clutch (reco master cylinder)
- Reco radiator core
- New 3/4” whitewall tyres
- RWC converted to Club reg in 2022
Work in previous 5–10 years:
- Reco gear box
- Engine bearings
- Axle seals
- Timing gear
- Interior in great condition (headliner, seats, carpet = no tears)
Non-standard accessories and original NASCO catalogue parts:
Bonnet ornament, guard chrome wind spears, eyelids, mesh headlight grills, sun visor, finger scratch plates, side mirror eyelids, bullet-shaped taillights, Mooneyes spacer caps, electric windshield wipers (not vacuum), clock, heater, layback ‘camper’ bench seat, colour match seatbelts, venetian blinds and original towbar (not currently mounted). Also has an Alpine stereo system with chargeable iPod dock.
For more pics, visit the ad here: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/detail ... D-18870257
For history, you can go through my old posts on the forum here.