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 ... View More...
‘Having written the official history of Holden and then completed a PhD and related book on the origins of the Holden from deep within General Motors culture, I don’t always rush to read more material on Holdens … unless it is yet another of Don Loffler’s wonderful books. Like his previous five beautifully written and illustrated productions, Holden Snapshots is full of yarns about early model Holdens and their place in the lives of individuals and the broader cultural tapestry. By giving the old cars he features this full context, Don brings history to life in the most accessible and ... View More...
Leading early Holden historian Don Loffler has unearthed an amazing collection of stories and facts about FJ variants, from the popular Special to the rarest of them all - an experimental station wagon - as well as non-factory versions in many guises. The FJ Holden is lavishly illustrated with more than 500 photographs, most of which have never been published before. The information section includes comprehensive identification details for FJs that you will not find assembled in any other place. The FJ Holden is Don Loffler's third book devoted to Australia's national car. His other Holden b... View More...
Holden 1948 - 1963 Owners Service & Repair Manual includes pages of information on all the nostalgic model Holdens, starting at the FX (48-215) & FJ, then the FE-FB followed by the FB & EK. It covers all the information the enthusiast needs from a grease and oil change to a full rebuild. Holden Factory 1948 - 1963 Owners Service & Repair Manual covers: Holden - Sedan, Utility, Panel Van and Station Wagon with the following engines: ? 48-215 1948 - 1953 6 cylinder ? FJ 1953 - 1956 6 cylinder ? FE 1957 - 1958 6 cylinder ? FC 1958 - 1960 6 cylinder ? FB 1960 - 1961 6 cylinder ? EK 1961 - 1962 6 c... View More...
