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Title: 10,000th Export Holden = FC Post by: customFC on May 03, 2004, 10:16:13 AM Here's another pic discovered by Shayne. I dug up a few extras. Great shots of FC's on the wharf awaiting shipment overseas, including the 10,000th Export Holden, an FC.
(http://naa16.naa.gov.au/rs_images/ShowImage.php?B=7913304&T=P&S=1) (http://naa16.naa.gov.au/rs_images/ShowImage.php?B=7913305&T=P&S=1) (http://naa16.naa.gov.au/rs_images/ShowImage.php?B=7913306&T=P&S=1) An interesting point that Shayne pointed out, was the whitewall tyres on a new from factory car. Probably wanted the 10k car to look it's best. These are more National Archives pics. Thanks again Shayne for doing the research. Regards Alex Title: Re: 10,000th Export Holden = FC Post by: nicko on May 03, 2004, 11:35:16 AM where did we export them too,besides New Zealand
Title: Re: 10,000th Export Holden = FC Post by: Shayne on May 03, 2004, 10:55:53 PM Nicko,
here is a link to the Export History page on Holden's website. It's a bit vague, but it's possible that FC/FB/EK models were exported to Singapore, New Guinea, Malaysia, and Thailand, as well as of course, New Zealand. I have seen pictures of FJ's in New Guinea in 1954, so they would be pretty early exports also. Undoubtedly some of our history buffs will have more info on this. http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/jsp/corporateinfo/exports/exports.jsp Cheers Shayne. Title: Re: 10,000th Export Holden = FC Post by: Ed on May 04, 2004, 12:36:39 AM Whilst on holiday I spotted a nice HR cruising the streets of Bangkok.
Cheers Ed Title: Re: 10,000th Export Holden = FC Post by: customFC on May 04, 2004, 03:26:22 AM Fiji was another destination for export Holdens.
These would not have been destined for New Zealand though. NZ had an assembly plant opened during the FE period, so FC's would have been sent over in CKD (Complete Knocked Down) form. I have seen pics of FE/FC's in England and the USA, but these would have been in limited numbers for assessment and promotional use. Regards Alex PS perhaps this would make an interesting thread........pics of FE/FC's in different countries........would this interest anyone? Title: Re: 10,000th Export Holden = FC Post by: Hewart on May 04, 2004, 03:57:04 AM I'd definately like to see a thread like that...!
Cheers Les.. ;) PS: Nice export pics too.... I've not got that far into my seach of the archives yet....! I had been there a year or so ago, and only half the pics I'm seeing this time were there before.... I like the colour pic with half-build FCs sitting out the back of the assembly shed with covers over thier engines....!! Have you seen that one too...?? Keep 'em coming Alex and Shayne... cheers. Title: Re: 10,000th Export Holden = FC Post by: Shayne on May 04, 2004, 07:53:49 AM According to Shane Birney in his book 'Australia's Own- The History of Holden', by the late 1950s Holden were exporting to 55 different countries. I won't bore you with the complete list, but it includes Tahiti, Jamaica, Greece, Chile, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and South Africa.
There is a photo of an FE in Kenya (the caption in the book says FC unfortunately), and there is also an advert for Australia's own Car, the Holden- The Jackaroo that packs a wallop, from a Kenyan newspapter featuring the same FE. There is a pic of FE taxis in Malaya, and FCs in Fiji. Title: Re: 10,000th Export Holden = FC Post by: HAD 708 on May 06, 2004, 08:27:27 AM These archive pictures are fantastic! Well done Shayne and Alex they are a credit to you both. We had a cover picture on one of our more recent newsletters of a Holden add for both sedan and wagons that were promoted in South Africa.
Brett Title: Re: 10,000th Export Holden = FC Post by: Spinner on May 07, 2004, 12:08:15 PM Slightly off-model,
If you look carefully at the cars in the background of some of the street scenes in 'Good Morning Vietnam' you'll see a HQ or two. Title: Re: 10,000th Export Holden = FC Post by: customFC on January 08, 2008, 04:16:50 PM How about an FE in Malaysia.
(http://naa16.naa.gov.au/rs_images/ShowImage.php?B=8144110&T=P&S=1) Regards Alex |