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Started by Shayne, October 16, 2008, 11:17:49 PM

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Shayne

You could buy SUPER at the service station, and it was 44 cents per gallon :o



This pic is 1967 Canberra, courtesy of National Archives website.
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Shayne

... But you mostly bought Standard because your car still ran okay and you didn't want to pay the extra money for Super   ;)  :P
Old Holdens Never Die Because Fools Like Me Keep Them Going

Shayne

...And they were called SERVICE stations for a reason?



This pic 1955 in Adelaide.
Old Holdens Never Die Because Fools Like Me Keep Them Going

TTV6FC

Service?What's that?....Try finding anywhere that gives service these days...especially when served by a Gen Y er... ??? >:(
Run your fingers over my Holden and I'll run my Holden over your fingers!!!!

Shayne


... But you would often drive a bit further up the road to the Golden Fleece because the pretty girl there would check your fluids. ;)

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Shayne

When you went to the spare parts shop...

Old Holdens Never Die Because Fools Like Me Keep Them Going

Shayne

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customFC


This pic 1997, Sydney.  ;D
Regards
Alex

Shayne

... There was actually spare parts in the shop and not just sub-woofers and seat covers.  There would also be someone who knew what you were talking about when you went to the counter.  Bloody hell, they were probably even old enough to drive! ;D

Old Holdens Never Die Because Fools Like Me Keep Them Going

TTV6FC

Run your fingers over my Holden and I'll run my Holden over your fingers!!!!

Shayne

... and they had a delivery service-
Old Holdens Never Die Because Fools Like Me Keep Them Going

Shayne



They might have even driven the same car as you did.
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