The FE 225 Special Sedan...........
(http://photo.starblvd.net/~cajerridoc/1-1-2.jpg?)
(http://photo.starblvd.net/~cajerridoc/1-1-4.jpg?)
Although not an FC, it's a great colour.
What else is in the collection?
Hi Robin
Keep them coming. I would love to see the whole collection. Also, a photo of the "Green Machine" would bring a tear to my eye!!
Regards,
Rob J
Great photo of car looks almost the same as mine does.I have the venition blind and white walls other wise very close looking.
WAYNE
2 beautiful FE's, love the wagon, FE's RULE ;D ;D
Regards, Gary
The collection at this stage has 16 cars plus 1 almost on its way, ranging from some similar to the one above to the the mighty spare parts machines. I will add more photos of some of the others in the near future.
Oh yes. By the way they are all FE's or FC's.
Evening Robin
I just spent the day at Birdwood Mill and much to my dismay there is not a single FE to be seen and only 2 FC's. So I am thinking my money would have been better spent over looking your collection. I can not wait to see more of your cars, post those photos soon.
I offered the Birdwood Museum some of my cars a few months ago and they said that they were not looking for any more at the time. If you do want a visit just let me know and we may be able to arrange something.
Some history of "Old Smokey", the FE 225 above. It was sold by Gilbert Motors LTD at Mt Barker SA on the 3rd of July 1957 to a person from Hahndorf. The packing slip from GMH Woodville says it was packed on the 6th of June 1957, the body colour is Ascot Grey and the Trim is FAB.
It also came with the "Owner Service Policy", "Good Housekeeping", "Important Driving Instructions and Manufacturer's Warranty" and a service card showing the services upto 24174 miles in 1978. It has currently travelled just over 32000 miles. The gentleman that I bought if from had 26 cars and was moving to a retirement home and could only have 2 cars.
And now continuing the tour: FC 229........The Grey Ghost.
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-2-4-1074797080?m=1&pg=0&ro=1&co=3)
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-3-1-1074802294?m=1&pg=0&ro=2&co=0)
And for 4hammers here are some sneak peaks of inside FC 225.......... The Green Machine.
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-3-2-1074939603?m=1&pg=0&ro=2&co=1)
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-3-3-1074205750?m=1&pg=0&ro=2&co=2)
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-3-4-1074940196?m=1&pg=0&ro=2&co=3)
cajerridoc you have no idea how envious i am
16 of the critters.....your a lucky man
we NEEEED to see more pics
cheers trev
And now FC 225 ...... From Tasmania and with only 18000 miles on the clock:
The Green Machine.
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-2-5-1074937246?m=1&pg=0&ro=1&co=4)
Some more of the Green Machine.
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-3-5-1075092694?m=1&pg=0&ro=2&co=4&pw=*53B53FEC116C)
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-4-2-1074472847?m=1&pg=0&ro=3&co=1&pw=*496D3FEC103F)
And "The Shed"
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-1-5-1074320306?m=1&pg=0&ro=0&co=4&pw=*4D053FEC1099)
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-4-1-1075053185?m=1&pg=0&ro=3&co=0&pw=*4FDC3FEC10F9)
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-4-3-1074474117?m=1&pg=0&ro=3&co=2&pw=*66173FEC13FE)
W(http://www.fefcholden.org.au/YaBBImages/shocked.gif)W
You have the envy of every FE FC guy. Love the cars and wish I had a shed that big. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Regards
Alex
    magnificent
Robin
    Love the cars & the excellent shed & what a great touch with FE in the paving :D. Now I know why I am see less FE/FC now, because you have them all ;).
Cheers
Glenn
The floor has "FE" at one end and "FC" at the other. The shed will take 12 cars.
I decided to collect the cars as a hobby for when I retire in about 20 years. They are a lot easier to find now than they will be then.
It is funny that you should say that there seem to be less around, as I have the collection. A similar comment was made about the number of club members we have in SA.
I am actually trying to preserve at least 1 of each of the types of FC and FE. That is a ute, panel van, standard wagon, station sedan, standard sedan, business sedan and special sedan in both FE and FC. There is a FE ute on its way from Cairns as I write, another one for the shed.
So far I am missing 3. The 2 business sedans and the FC standard wagon, but I'm still working on those and they do still seem to be out there.
And now a picture of some of the spare parts:
(http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc/1-2-3-1074658988?m=1&pg=0&ro=1&co=2&pw=*12E53FF11C12)
If you want to look at some more pictures click on the URL below. Once there click on "FE and FC" to see the thumbnails. There are a couple that you have not seen yet and I will be adding more, so if you find it interesting keep having a look:
http://photo.starblvd.net/cajerridoc
There are some more new pictures at the web site above. Some of the works in progress and the one I could not save. Also a couple more of the restored ones.
Looks like The BLIND VANs going to a Home she could only dream about.. What a Fantastic Collection. I would consider that one of the best Collections of FEs and FCs I personally know of. Its a credit to you Robin.. The Van will slot into your collection very nicely. Congratulations.
nice Robin,
Slim we are all glad the van is going to a good home. well done all round i'd say.
BUMP
sorry but as i was going through the real cars section from a few years back i spotted this one
very interesting indeed, i wonder how many he has now, is he still a forum member???
Still a member and Treasurer of the SA club, a quiet man though, you'll see him logged in from time to time.
A top bloke, too. Robin & his boys visited me at my Bakery late last year (Or was it early this year ???) in Hobart.
He bought the 15,000 mile FC I had for sale & is looking after it a treat.
He has some great cars!
Rob J
Yes I am still around and the collection has grown to 21 although 1 is technically sold awaiting delivery and there are 2 others that are for sale, an FE ute and an FCwindowless van. (not Slim's).
I have been working on repainting the roof of the FE229 for the last few months.
4hammers- It was in January this year that we visited although it does seem a long time ago. Top place Tassie, would recommend it to anyone, but you need a minimum of two weeks there to get around the place. It may look small but there is a lot packed into it.
any pics of the ute for sale
cheers fatboy
This is the FE ute that is for sale.
http://www.fefcholden.org.au/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=c4sale;action=display;num=1101862885;start=0
Do you still have the windowless van for sale? If so could you send me a pm please.
Michael