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Title: Yank wants info on Fc wagon Post by: 4spd409 on December 04, 2002, 03:46:26 AM I visited Melbourne and Sydney last March and noticed a few of the late 50s Holdens and became interested in them. I guess it is because they resemble the 55 and 56 Chevys. What years did they produce this body style? Is there a book available that would provide me with the information? I very much enjoyed may stay in Australia. A group of about 35 with the National Impala Association visited for about 2 weeks. We were able to take in your International Auto Show and an American Car Show in Melbourne. We also visisted Holden Special Vehicle Group. I would love to bring a Fc wagon back to the States. I work as a rural mail carrier and drive a rhd Subaru to deliver mail so I am used to rhd but not to driving on other side. Thank you Ron
Title: Re: Yank wants info on Fc wagon Post by: Ed on December 04, 2002, 04:28:10 AM Hi Ron,
The wagons or "station sedans" were produced from 57 to 59, although others such as Ken and RET are in a better position to provide in depth info. In addition to my FE wagon (1957), out of interest, and you being a rural mail carrier, I also own a Jeep DJ5G which most people there and a few here know as the "US postal Jeep". It is RHD as standard and one of very few over here in Australia. Modifications are yet to be performed... I must admit tho, the FE is way cooler than the humble DJ... Ed Title: Re: Yank wants info on Fc wagon Post by: RET on December 05, 2002, 02:21:16 AM (I've moved this thread into the General Board)
Ken would be able to give you numbers of wagons produced - I'm pretty sure this has been discussed before. As far as books are concerned, obviously they are all Australian publications, but the following are all good (in order of my preference): "Heart of the Lion", by John Wright. ISBN: 1865081981 Available here: http://www.bookworld.com.au/featuredbook1.asp?StoreUrl=angusrobertson&bookid=1865081981&db=au "History of Holden since 1917", by Norm Darwin. ISBN: 154760492 (out of print, but listed here: http://www.biblioz.com) "Australia's Own", by Shane Birney. ISBN: 173641528 (out of print, but also listed several times at biblioz) There's also a paperback that Holden themselves produce every year or so called "The Holden Heritage" that you can get from them directly for free - there's a page on their website http://www.holden.com.au where you can request it. It contains vital statistics of all the different models produced over the years. Hope that's all some help to you, RET Title: Re: Yank wants info on Fc wagon Post by: FE_225 on December 05, 2002, 02:59:28 AM Hi guys
The book "The History of Holden Since 1917" is still availible from the publisher. I spoke to them this morning and they said they still have quite a few in stock (hard cover only). Cost is $44.50 plus post. Eddie Ford Publications 29 Lyons St Newstead VIC 3462 Ph: (03) 5476 2212 Hope this helps Cheers Tony Title: Re: Yank wants info on Fc wagon Post by: 4spd409 on December 05, 2002, 03:07:56 AM Thank you for the information I will try a couple of the sources for a book. Should have looked for one when I was there. It might be a good excuse to go back. Thanks again Ron
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