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Holden Days

Holden Days

From the original 48-215 'FX' to the 1966 HR

Don Loffler

This fifth Holden book by Don Loffler is a new initiative. It extends beyond the first two Holden series, the 48-215 'FX' and the FJ, and comprises a chapter on each of the first 10 Holden series, finishing with the 1966 HR.

It is amazing that, although Don has already published over 1500 different photographs of FX and FJ Holdens in his first four books, he has tracked down another 100 new images for this book and, in addition, 300 photographs covering the FE to HR chapters. All images are from the era in which the cars were in their heyday.

While the search and research for the images has involved considerable time and expense, the process has brought the handsome rewards of many new friendships and useful contacts for future books. As a result, his plans for a sixth book are well underway. This time, the book will feature photographs of rare and usual examples of the first 10 Holden series, with most of the vehicles being superbly restored, often from shocking wrecks.

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Some people guess that Don Loffler is the son or relative of a Holden dealer, or a former Holden factory employee, or someone closely connected with the motor trade. He is none of these, but a retired German, Latin and Chemistry teacher, who is enjoying the process of writing books on his passion - the early Holden models and the history behind them.

Born in Kapunda, South Australia, he gained an Arts degree and two Education diplomas from the University of Adelaide. His late wife, also a graduate with similar degrees from the same university, was his inspiration in the initial years of his book writing and the tradition is now maintained by his adult son Michael and daughter Helen. Lois and Michael have been valuable proofreaders of Don's manuscripts over many years.

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IMAGES   Greyscale and colour illustrations throughout
PAGE COUNT   288
DIMENSIONS   230 x 210 mm

  • 'Don Loffler has now written five outstanding books on Australia's Own Holden. Unlike many motoring enthusiasts, Loffler's interest in the cars comprises a deeper interest in Australian social and cultural history. For the first time, he looks at models made between 1956 and 1967 and explains why photos of the early cars still predominate. If Holden Days was all in pictures with brief captions, it would still be a book to cherish, but Don Loffler uses individual memories to create a rich social history of Australia from 1948 right through until now as Holden owners relive their stories.' - John M. Wright (PhD)

  • 'While this is a book very much for the Holden enthusiast, it is also a significant addition to Australia's motoring heritage.' - John Graham, Chronicle (Toowoomba)

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