Bolwell Mk V History
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The Mk V broadened Bolwell's appeal by adopting a steel backbone chassis and sourcing mechanicals from the ubiquitous Holden six-cylinder — making parts cheap and servicing easy across Australia. Marketing copy pitched it as 'a device for making dreams come true' and specifically targeted buyers seeking something beyond the standard Holden.
Sold primarily in kit form, the Mk V reached approximately 75 examples. Its Holden drivetrain gave owners a reliable, locally supported powertrain while the fibreglass body kept weight low — a combination that worked well in the budget sports-car niche Bolwell had identified.
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