Introduced on 6 May 1958, the FC is a facelifted and improved version of the Holden FE series, which it replaced.

The FC range consisted of four-door sedans in three trim levels, five-door station wagons, marketed as "Station Sedans" in two trim levels, a two-door coupe utility and a three-door panel van.

The seven models were:[1] Although the FC series was substantially the same as the FE, it featured revisions to the radiator grille, body trim and interior.

Minor mechanical improvements were also made, with changes to the engine, suspension, brakes, gearchange linkages and the steering box.

[4] This engine was carried over from the FE series, although the camshaft was altered, the compression ratio was increased and torque was improved.