Weight increased significantly for 4-door and station wagon models, while 2-doors had a smaller increase in weight.
The mainstream passenger car range consisted of 4-door sedan and 5-door wagon models in three trim levels.
The largest change however, concerned the wagon models.
The ever popular Monza line then took on a wagon model to round out the top of the line.
This wagon model went on to become very popular in both the commercial and private sectors overseas as well as in Japan.
Base prices for two-door, four-door and station wagon models will range from $7,565 to $11,063.
The 145-horsepower 305-cubic-inch V-8 remained optional in all but the "S" hatchback and wagon models.
On wagon models, rust usually occurred in the bottom of the tailgate due to inadequate water drainage.
The hardtop sedan and wagon models did not return for 1961.
This was based on the Executive sedan and wagon model with A$6,000 worth of extra features for A$32,990.