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Title: Holden head office Neon Sign .. Post by: my8thholden on June 21, 2022, 07:08:36 AM At auction last Sunday , A lot sold that the auctioneer stated that was the original roof top neon sign from the Holden Building on Parramatta Road ..Sydney ..Not sure where that building was , any way he stated it was original 1950's and was 5 meters long ..Sold to a Sydney buyer for $38,250.00 ...
Title: Re: Holden head office Neon Sign .. Post by: Harv on June 21, 2022, 07:18:48 AM Lots of Holden dealers on Parramatta Road over the years.
GMH had a rather large depot/warehouse near Hampstead Road in Auburn (the type of place with paper-copy parts books under the desk). You could still buy LX Torana steering column cotter pins there in the early 2000s. Closed down more than a decade ago. Cheers, Harv Title: Re: Holden head office Neon Sign .. Post by: Dr_Terry on June 21, 2022, 08:03:46 AM At auction last Sunday , A lot sold that the auctioneer stated that was the original roof top neon sign from the Holden Building on Parramatta Road ..Sydney ..Not sure where that building was , any way he stated it was original 1950's and was 5 meters long ..Sold to a Sydney buyer for $38,250.00 ... I think that sign was from the "Holden House" dealership building on Church St Parramatta (ex-Heartland / Boyded / Fair Deal Carsales). It was built in 1952 & was demolished last year. Dr Terry Title: Re: Holden head office Neon Sign .. Post by: Dr_Terry on June 21, 2022, 08:05:24 AM Lots of Holden dealers on Parramatta Road over the years. GMH had a rather large depot/warehouse near Hampstead Road in Auburn (the type of place with paper-copy parts books under the desk). You could still buy LX Torana steering column cotter pins there in the early 2000s. Closed down more than a decade ago. Cheers, Harv Technicality I know, but the parts warehouse in Hampstead Rd was owned & run by Boyded, not GM-H. Dr Terry Title: Re: Holden head office Neon Sign .. Post by: old-blu on June 21, 2022, 08:58:19 AM (https://i.postimg.cc/GBdhng5f/IMG-2800.jpg) ($2) Having just read the previous post, I am wondering what my Dealership Sign might be worth? Kevin. Title: Re: Holden head office Neon Sign .. Post by: Spinner on June 21, 2022, 04:46:55 PM I think that sign was from the "Holden House" dealership building on Church St Parramatta (ex-Heartland / Boyded / Fair Deal Carsales). It was built in 1952 & was demolished last year. Dr Terry The building still stands 9or part of it does), I drove past it on Friday. Title: Re: Holden head office Neon Sign .. Post by: customFC on June 21, 2022, 07:29:46 PM (https://i.postimg.cc/xJnFCcbs/Holden-House.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: Holden head office Neon Sign .. Post by: my8thholden on June 22, 2022, 07:51:53 AM Hi Alex / Terry ..That certainly looks it , same as the image posted as it was auctioned ..Now I recognise Fair Deal motors ....Vern .
Title: Re: Holden head office Neon Sign .. Post by: RichFC on June 22, 2022, 01:55:12 PM https://burnsandcoauctions.com.au/portfolio/superb-original-holden-house-neon-sign/
Title: Re: Holden head office Neon Sign .. Post by: zulu on June 22, 2022, 09:23:59 PM I got my sign from a dealer along Parramatta Rd but I think it was closer to the Vauxhall inn end
It was back in late 80's or early 90's I was heading for work & saw this place being either demolished or re purposed Anyway, I was able to park & walk in (no worksafe back then) laying on the ground a little worse from the years & the removal from the roof was this sign in enamelled letters GENERAL MOTORS PARTS DIVISION Asked the only worker around if I could have it? fully expecting a NO but after a little begging i got a YES, couldn't believe it, but then I had to wrestle it onto my wagon It's been painted white over the enamel but recently re started cleaning them up (https://i.postimg.cc/JsVtDyvp/20220622-161607.jpg) ($2) (https://i.postimg.cc/njcXF6gZ/20220622-161618.jpg) ($2) (https://i.postimg.cc/4Y6yzfTs/20220622-161832.jpg) ($2) Title: Re: Holden head office Neon Sign .. Post by: customFC on June 23, 2022, 09:56:45 PM That's a cool score Gary.
When you mount it, just check your spelling first. ;) ;D |