 Isuzu sold 246 De Villes between late 1973 and 1976.General Motors–Holden's updated the range in 1974 to create the Statesman HJ, retaining the Statesman de Ville whilst creating a new flagship in the Statesman Caprice, replete with standard luxury features such as air-conditioning and leather seating.Statesman Custom was discontinued with the HJ series and engine availability was restricted to the V8 engine.