FJ Holden - 50th Anniversary Celebrations

[Tailshaft_Tim]

***PLEASE NOTE***

The FJ Holden 50th Anniversary Celebrations are just part of three major events happening in Canberra that weekend.  Also on is the "Holden Trivia Night", and on Sunday, "Marques in the Park" - a yearly breakfast run/show involving the Council of ACT Motor Clubs.

***Saturday 18th October 2003 at the National Museum of Australia - Canberra ***

The 29th of October 2003 represents the 50th Anniversary of the FJ Holden. The FJ is possibly the most recognised model in Australian car history and is synonymous with the Australian way of life.  

The FX-FJ Car Club of Canberra invites all FJ Holden owners and all Holden enthusiasts to a Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the FJ Holden.

This once in a lifetime event, supported by The National Museum of Australia, will be held on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra on Saturday 18th October 2003 at The National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, ACTON ACT.
 
The celebration will centre around a show & shine display of FJ Holden's in and around the magnificent National Museum of Australia. All FJ Holden owners are invited to bring along their FJ Holden and display their car on the day. This is not a competition, there is no entrance fee, it is simply a display celebrating the 50th anniversary of the FJ Holden. The display is open to all FJ Holden owners whether they are a registered member of a Holden club or just someone who loves the FJ.

Combined with the show & shine display at the Museum will be a number of other exciting activities celebrating the birthday of the FJ. These activities will be available to all participants.  

The activities include:
- An FJ sedan on permanent display inside the museums main entrance hall.  (Car owned by entertainer John Williamson)  
- A Holden memorabilia display (inside the museum). This display will include original brochures, paperwork, car manuals, small parts, Nasco accessories etc. These items will be of great interest to all Holden enthusiasts.  
- Well known Holden identity Mr. Don Loffler (author of She's a Beauty & The FJ Holden) will present a 1-hour presentation (in the museums theatrette) incorporating slides of the development of the FJ, early advertising images and other historical documents. This is not to be missed and is open to all enthusiasts (at no cost).
- A photo display of FJ Holdens and FJ related material. This material will be provided by the National Museum, National Archive and National Library.  
- Viewing of FJ Holden related video/news reel tapes on the big screen (throughout the day) in the main museum entrance hall.  
- Inside the Museum will be the facility/opportunity for people to record memories/recollections (on video or in writing) which they may have of the good old days involving FJ Holden's.
- Plus a number of other activities are also planned for the day, details will be provided closer to the event.

Registration form ***(ATTACHED)***

Any Holden enthusiast wishing to attend the display with their FJ Holden, will need to fill in a registration form and RVSP with car details etc in order to help us plan the event. This registration form should be returned by 31 August 2003 to:

FX-FJ Car Club of Canberra
PO BOX E172
Kingston, ACT 2604

[RET]

Tim,

Our club is all over this like green on grass.  We are coming down for the weekend - I have already told Jodie to expect at least one table's worth and probably two for the Trivia Night. Just to clarify a couple of things...

1. Is there parking at the Saturday show for other Holdens?
2. Is Don's presentation open to the public or only FJ participants?
3. Can you supply more details about the Sunday show?

cheers
RET

[Tailshaft_Tim]

Great news RET

Our club was pleased to hear through Chris Bunt that you guys were coming down...  it should be a fantastic weekend and we're all looking forward to it.

I have checked with the FX-FJ club regarding parking and attending Don's presentation.  The presentation will be open to anyone, the theatre holds about 200 people.  Unfortunately, parking will primarily be set aside for FJ's only...  although all car clubs are welcome to arrive early and park in the public carpark right out front of the Museum.

More details about the Sunday breakfast run will be posted soon...  well worth hanging around for though.

Cheers, Tim.

[Michelle]

   Hello, was wondering if anyone had any good pictures of FJ Holdens.  Need it to put on my dad's grave stone in his honour.  Any great pictures would be appreciated.  thanks  mishy

[earlyholdenfan]

Mishy,
Would love to help, I have a couple of FJ's (and an EK - but no FE/FC yet!) and heaps of photo's of all FJ types.
I have a cd from the Nationals as well.
Just drop me a PM with your details and I will get something organised for you.
Cheers
Matt