Well, it is now only 50 days before the start of the 13th FE FC Holden Nationals in Orange.
To help get everyone in the mood for the biggest gathering of FE FC's since the 50's I thought it might be interesting to look back on the history of the event. Every 5 days (or so) I will put up some pics from previous Nationals in this thread, counting back to the first ever Nationals. So look out for the next installment!!
I think the 12th and the 11th Nationals have had some good coverage over the past few years, but here are a few links to fairly recent posts to refresh your memory.
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Mt Gambier in SA was the venue for the 12th Nationals in 2008, check out some coverage here:
http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,13117.0.html (http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,13117.0.html)
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Philip Island in Vic played host in 2006, to the largest gathering of FE FC thus far.
Here is some coverage of the 11th Nationals:
http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,9121.0.html (http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,9121.0.html)
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Jindabyne, Snowy River country, was the home of the 10th Nationals back in 2005. The FE-HR Holden Club of ACT were the organisers of this event, and featured some beautiful backdrops and a great venue in the Station Resort.
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(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/FEFC%20NatsSat/10Nats155.jpg)
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(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/FEFC%20Nats05Sat/10Nats48.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/FEFC%20NatsSun/10Nats182.jpg)
The winner of Grand Champ at this Nationals was John Rapinette with his Modified FC sedan.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/Nats%20candids/lake7.jpg)
Want to see more, check out this thread and follow the links to more pics.
http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,6338.0.html (http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,6338.0.html)
Regards
Alex
Alex,
Fantastic photo's as always and obviously some great memories for you as well. Thankyou so much for starting this topic in the lead up to the Nats, it gives those of us that have never been before some idea of what to expect. There are some period accessories that I have not seen before in some of the photo's, such as the rear spats on the FC with the rego "OLKAT". I am really looking forward to attending this event.
Keith
I should also add that the winner of Grand Champion Stock at Jindabyne was Graham Pryce.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/FEFC%20NatsSat/10Nats103.jpg)
Regards
Alex
alex . GREAT PHOTOS GOD I WISH I COULD MAKE IT TO ORANGE WOULD BE A BLAST ARE WELL NEXT ONE MAYBE LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT LOT OF PICS REGARDS BROWNY
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In 2003, the 9th Nationals were held for the first time in Queensland, with all activities centred around the Gold Coast.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sat%20Cruise/FChearse.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sat%20Cruise/FCsedanRonCook.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sun%20Shownshine/FCWagenWKX172.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sat%20Cruise/FEsedanJuliusGoboly.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sun%20Shownshine/FEsedanNeilBromley.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sat%20Cruise/FCwagonOFC3273.jpg)
Grand Champ was Kevin Woolard in his FC ute.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sat%20Cruise/FCuteKevinWoolard5.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sun%20Shownshine/FCuteKevinWoolard6.jpg)
Runner up GC was Mick Koetsier with his FE wagon.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sun%20Shownshine/FEwagonMickKoetsier.jpg)
Heres a few links to my pics.
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sat%20Cruise/ (http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sat%20Cruise/)
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sun%20Shownshine/ (http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Sun%20Shownshine/)
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Travel%20and%20non%20Entrants/ (http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/9th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Qld/Travel%20and%20non%20Entrants/)
Only 45 days to go for Orange.
Regards
Alex
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The 8th Nationals were held in Sydney, in 2001.
The basecamp was at Penrith in Sydney's west, with the show being at Windsor.
The weekend also included games events in Homebush, adjacent to the Olympic precinct and a cruise into the city and across the Harbour Bridge.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/8th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Sydney/8th-Nats-014.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/8th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Sydney/8th-Nats-013.jpg)
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Grand Champ of the 8th Nationals was Ken McLean in his beautiful standard FC sedan.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/8th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Sydney/8th-Nats-005.jpg)
Sorry, no other pics to share at the moment, need to do more scanning.
Regards
Alex
Only 40 days to go for ORANGE!!
Alex,
An amazing lineup of FE and FC's. With just 40 days to go it will be here in no time
Keith
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The 7th Nats returned to Adelaide for the second time.
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(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/7th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Adelaide/SA-Nats1997-009.jpg)
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A memorable feature of these Nats was the FC raffle car.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/7th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Adelaide/SA-Nats1997-008.jpg)
Grand Champion at the 7th Nationals was John Wanner with his unique convertable FE.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/7th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Adelaide/SA-Nats1997-006.jpg)
Only 35 days to go for ORANGE
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The 6th Nationals was held in Mildura, with the Victorian club playing host for the 3rd time.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/6th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Mildura/97-Mildura-014.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/6th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Mildura/97-Mildura-002.jpg)
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(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/6th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Mildura/97-Mildura-006.jpg)
Winner of Grand Champ was Mark Henderson in his V8 powered FC sedan.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/6th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Mildura/97-Mildura-001.jpg)
Runner up GC was Julius Goboly in his immaculately presented stock FE.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/6th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Mildura/97-Mildura-011.jpg)
Regards
Alex
only 27 DAYS to go for Orange.
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The year was 1995, and the Nationals were held in Sutton, NSW, just across the border from the ACT.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/5th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Sutton/9504145thNatsb.jpg)
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Grand Champ at the 5th Nationals was Des Gillette, with his cream FE ute. Seen here on show beside Phil's blue FE ute.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/5th%20FEFC%20Nats%20Sutton/9504145thNatsm.jpg)
Regards
Alex
Only 22 DAYS until the 13th Nats in Orange.
Ahh, memories. That's the Zig-mobile and my ol' Faecal get raced across the paddock. 'Revhead_FC', 'FE_STD_WAGON' and 'Al' are all in that pic. So am I, in the driver's seat. There are probably more forum members in the background there.
The rocker-cover racing pic has at least 3 forum members in it that I can see: 'ziggy', 'Tailshaft_Tim' and 'mcl1959': all with a few less miles on the clock ;)
It's after midnight. That means only 21 days :-\ :-\ :-\
Does that yollow and white FC have the same trim kit as Tony Galeas Patina FC?
It is so fantastic to go into memory lane and see 3 of my cars, makes me feel grand and sad all at the same time.
I wish for these Nationals I still had Violet our purple race car I took to Adelaide... I really miss that car.
looking forward to the Nationals an seeing you all .
Regards
Julius
Quote from: GOA350 on March 12, 2010, 02:48:42 PM
Does that yollow and white FC have the same trim kit as Tony Galeas Patina FC?
Hey Scott
That trim kit is a Tilli kit known as the Crestline.
Not the same as Tony's FC, which is unconfirmed as a Miami.
Take a look in AotW for more info.
Regards
Alex
Please stop reminding me how close it is
Only 9 more sleeps before we hit the road
I'd better get started on that "list of things to do before we go to the Nats" list
8) 8) 8)
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The 4th Nationals saw a return to Victoria, held in Bendigo, with the show taking place in the grounds of the Bendigo pottery.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/4th%20FE%20FC%20Nats%20Bendigo/4th-FEFC-Nats-02.jpg)
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Grand Champion of the 4th Nationals was Kevin Woolard, seen here accepting his trophy.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/4th%20FE%20FC%20Nats%20Bendigo/4th-FEFC-Nats-19.jpg)
Kevins car, 'Old Blu' was the first and only car to win 2 GC awards, and he did it at consecutive Nationals.
'Old Blu can be seen in several shots, but for a closer look, you will have to wait a few days for the next installment.
Regards
Alex
Only 19 days until the 13th Nats in Orange
Always interesting photos and information from you Alex.
BTW - keep forgetting to mention this - the 2/3 page "advert" in the current Australian Street Rodding (page 5) looks good - should help drum up some more interest. :)
Kathi
Alex,
As always a great collection of photo's. What is even more interesting is how your own car has evolved over the years
Again, well done. I look forward to meeting you in Orange
Keith
Hi Alex,
You are correct my FC is fitted with a KC Miami Dealer Fitted Trim Kit.
Thanks for posting all those great pictures from past Nationals they bring back many memories.
Let the 13th Nats Roll On. :D
Cheers,
Tony.
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The third Nationals were held in Adelaide, the first time that the SA club played host.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/customfc3/3rd%20FE%20FC%20Nats%20Adelaide/3rdNats-002.jpg)
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Her is 'OLD BLU' with Kevin Woolard, winner of Grand Champ.
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Regards
Alex
The 13th Nationals in Orange are now only 14 Days away.
That's right, only 2 weeks to go.
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When the 2nd Nationals came around, it was NSW's first shot at running the event.
The location chosen was Wagga Wagga in NSW.
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The winner of Grand Champion was Gary Claypole with his beautiful FE sedan.
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My apologies for the limited range of pics. This was the only Nationals event that I have not attended, and the pics have been borrowed. Can't give photo credits however, as I can't recall who took them. (If you are the photographer, please let me know and I will be sure to post up a credit)
If anyone has some more pics they would like to add, I encourage you to do so. Email them to me if posting them is too hard. custom@idx.com.au
Regards
Alex
Only 9 Days till the official start to the 13th Nats in Orange.
It was a much simpler affair in those days, wasn't it? There are a few (much younger looking) faces in the crowd there I recognise: Greg & Belinda Pritchard, Dave Baker, Geoff "Gertie" Saul & daughter Shannon, John Tonkin and Di Power.
I reckon the trophies from that event still look great, twenty years later.
See you in Orange, next week!
It's interesting to see the quality of the pictures. I forgot just how more vibrant colours are with modern digital cameras. The colour may have lost some of the punch when they were scanned but speaking of camera's hows the video camera on that poor blokes shoulder. I get pi$$ed of having to carry my little one around at car shows, let alone one the size of the FC Fuel Tank.
None the less stll very interesting to look at all the so called fashion. lol. I will probably looking back in 20 years laughing at what Im wearing now. :P
I wont wait 20 years, I do laugh at what you are wearing now. :D :D
That silver FC with the custom flash is seriously SEXY ;)
yeahhaaa 1 week to go got my digital camera ready and film to shoot in black and white :D
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The first FE FC Nationals was held in Ballarat, Victoria.
This event started out as a get together between the Vic club and the SA club over the Easter weekend. The NSW club heard about the get together and thought it was a good idea and also made the journey to Ballarat. The event was a success, with many new friends made. It was decided that the concept was one that needed repeating, and a plan was struck for the next Nationals to be held in Wagga the following Easter. The plan was to rotate the organisation of the event between the clubs and that going forward it should be held every 2 years.
The marshalling point and drivers briefing.
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After a short cruise, we settled into some parklands for the day.
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NSW club members group shot.
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The winners in each catagory as voted by entrants choice.
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Winner of the Grand Champion prize was Paul Dawson in his very attractive FC sedan.
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I hope you enjoyed this look back on the history of the Nationals.
Regards
Alex
Only 3 days to go before the 13th Nationals in Orange!!!
See ya there!!
Alex,
Well done, a fantastic series of photos that not only shows the cars as they were, but some of the uncommon custom features that are rarely seen
I, for one, have enjoyed the series of photos that you put together immensley, I look forward to meeting you in Orange
Keith
Just a question as a matter of interest....
From the first Nationals to the 13th... What were the progressive entrant numbers, as Orange will have around 165 cars, wondering how many started and the growth rate.
Cheers
JB
I am sure this information could be pulled together from old run reports etc, but to my knowledge a ready reckoner of numbers at each event has not been put together.
From my photos, there were 38 cars at the first Nationals.
Regards
Alex
Thanks Alex for a fantastic "Countdown"!
Those early pics will be a great nostalgic look back for the participants who still show their cars. A few I picked out are a bit beefier these days tho' ;D
well done
Leigh
Quote from: customFC on March 30, 2010, 12:38:04 AM
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think i bought the yellow FE in that pic a while back
Thanks for the great history lesson. I have really enjoyed looking at the photos as the Nationals early days to what it is today.
I am looking forward to been part of that with Orange been my first FE FC Nationals as an entrant.
Cheers
Paul
JB, we had about 75 cars at Jindabyne, I understand there were about 140 cars at Phillip Island, from memory there were around 120 at Mt Gambier, now here we are getting ready for Orange. I stand to be corrected, but the average pre Jindabyne I think was around 65-70 cars.
Come on Orange! 2 more sleeps!
Colin.
Thanks for that mate, imagine how many will be around in 2020...
Its a testament to the all of the clubs and also i believe to this website that really unites us all together.
Have a great time guys and girls i will be thinking of you.
Photos please, and mostly the one I really wanted to see was 160+ cars all going around Bathurst together... how awesome!!! so some video for that one to please.
Cheers