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Holden HX Statesman colour card

GM Holden Ltd, 1976, Manuscript, BRG 213/42/15

Folded card containing colour samples titled the 'Magic-Mirror colour range' for the exterior basecoat paint colours of the Holden HX Statesman DeVille and Caprice.

Holden tackles round Australia marathon

GM Holden Ltd, 1992, Poster, BRG 213/123/11

Printed colour poster featuring Holden cars taking part in the 'Mobil 1 Trail, a 19,000 kilometre enduro... around the Australian mainland, continuing the tradition of the Redex trials and other rallies...'. Includes images of Commodore's, a Monaro, an FJ ute, a Jackaroo, and Peter Brock in a VR or VS Commodore.

Holden Jackaroo series 1 brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1985, Book/pamphlet, BRG 213/44/7

Printed brochure titled 'Meet the Jackaroo Family; they're all in the Holden family', featuring information, features, accessories and specifications for the 4 door long wheelbase LS 4WD and DLX (Deluxe) models, and the short wheelbase 2 door hardtop.

Certificate by Institution of Engineers, SA division, to General Motors-Holden's Automotive Paint Shop

GM Holden Ltd, 1993, Manuscript, BRG 213/164/1/17

Certificate awarding the Automotive Bodies Paint Shop of General Motors-Holden's Automotive Limited a high commendation in the manufacturing facilites category at the 1993-1994 South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards. The Institution of Engineers, Australia, South Australia Division.

Supplier relationships code for General Motors-Holden's Limited

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1975, Manuscript, BRG 213/164/1/13

Parchment certificate outlining 'Our Supplier Relationships' and 'The GMH Code' for General Motors-Holden's Limited.

Membership of General Motors-Holden's Limited to Melbourne Chamber of Commerce

GM Holden Ltd, 1980, Manuscript, BRG 213/164/1/9

Certificate for General Motors-Holden's Limited gaining membership into The Melbourne Chamber of Commerce on 18 March 1980.

Holden Kingswood, real price down 23 percent since 1969! [poster]

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1974, Poster, BRG 213/133/7/23

Black and white advertising poster [proof] featuring General Motors-Holden's HJ Kingswood sedan.

VH Commodore SL/X studio photographs

GM Holden Ltd, 1982, Photograph, BRG 213/15/8

Colour studio photographs of the VH SL/X Commodore built by General Motors-Holden's Limited. Includes images of the vehicle set up as a crash test vehicle.

VH Commodore SL/E studio photographs

GM Holden Ltd, 1982, Photograph, BRG 213/15/9

Colour studio photographs of the VH SL/E Commodore built by General Motors-Holden's Limited. Includes photographs of vehicles with the blue, red and green Shadowtone paintwork.

VH Commodore SL and SL/X studio photographs

GM Holden Ltd, 1982, Photograph, BRG 213/15/10

Colour studio photographs of the VH SL Commodore, sedan and wagon, built by General Motors-Holden's Limited. Includes images of the VH SL/X wagon.

VK Commodore studio promotional photographs; Berlina, SL and Calais

GM Holden Ltd, 1984, Photograph, BRG 213/16/11/46-60

Colour studio promotional photographs of the VK Commodore; Berlina, SL and Calais models built by General Motors-Holden's Limited. Unaltered images with camera lighting, cords and studio floor in view.

VK Commodore Calais studio promotional photograph

GM Holden Ltd, 1984, Photograph, BRG 213/16/11/63

Colour studio promotional photograph of the VK Calais, in Copper colour paint work, built by General Motors-Holden's Limited. Effect lighting used in the studio; the image was used in the colour card brochure for the VK.

VH Commodore SS photographs

GM Holden Ltd, 1982, Photograph, BRG 213/15/12

Colour studio photographs of the VH SS Commodore built by General Motors-Holden's Limited. Includes studio advertising images, Peter Brock with a Brock Group Three SS, and a car in the workshop.

VB Commodore studio photographs

GM Holden Ltd, 1978, Photograph, BRG 213/13/13/1-24

Colour advertising and studio photographs of the VB Commodore built by General Motors-Holden's Limited. Includes the SL/E model with interior and exterior features.

Holden Coat of Arms

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1946, Manuscript, BRG 213/89/13/2

Framed black and white bookplate imprint of the Holden Coat of Arms.

Royal Adelaide Exhibition trophy awarded to General Motors-Holden's Pty Ltd

GM Holden Ltd, 1963, Realia, BRG 213/164/2/2

Trophy awarded to General Motors-Holden's Pty Limited for their part in the Royal Adelaide Exhibition, 1963, by the South Australian Chamber of Manufactures Incorporated.

Medallion celebrating Holden's open day, 1986

GM Holden Ltd, 1986, Realia, BRG 213/164/2/5

Medallion commemorating the General Motors-Holden's Limited open day in 1986.

Plaque in recognition of Holden supporting the Australian Olympic Games Team

GM Holden Ltd, 1988, Realia, BRG 213/164/2/6

Plaque presented to Holden 'in grateful acknowledgement' of 'support to the Australian Olympic Games Team, Seoul & Calgary 1988'.

VB Holden dealer pamphlet; 'Commodore, option 'fast packs''

GM Holden Ltd, 1978, Manuscript, BRG 213/13/21

Pamphlet produced for Holden salespeople as an easy reference guide listing features of package options for the VB Commodore, SL and SL/E.

VB Holden Commodore owners manual

GM Holden Ltd, 1978, Manuscript, BRG 213/13/11

Owners manual for the Holden VB Commodore featuring sections on running in, safe driving hints, safety features, before driving your vehicle, starting and operating, in case of emergency, appearance care, service and maintenance, specifications, owner relations, dealer list and service station information.

Holden radial tuned suspension; an engineering report

GM Holden Ltd, 1979, Manuscript, BRG 213/13/20

Booklet titled 'Holden radial tuned suspension; an engineering report' on featuring explanations of test results and the development of GMH RTS.

'Commodore by General Motors-Holden's Limited' booklet

GM Holden Ltd, 1978, Manuscript, BRG 213/13/6/2/3

Booklet introducing the first Commodore, the VB, titled 'Commodore by General Motors-Holden's Limited; the first internationally styled car designed for the Australian driver', featuring sections on market research, concept and design, shaping the clay, experimental engineering, proving the breed, into the Outback, the build, product announcement and technical specifications.

Holden VB Commodore sales brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1978, Manuscript, BRG 213/13/6/2/1

Product brochure for the Holden VB Commodore featuring information, features and specifications for the base model, SL and SL/E models.

Holden VB Commodore SL/E sales brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1978, Manuscript, BRG 213/13/6/2/2

Product brochure for the Holden VB Commodore SL/E featuring information, features and specifications on the vehicle.

Holden VL Calais brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1987, Manuscript, BRG 213/17/12/2

Holden VL Calais catalogue brochure featuring information on the vehicle, standard and luxury features, technology, and accessories including cellular car phone. Includes specifications and information of the three engines available: Powertech 6Ei, Powertech 6Ei Turbo, and 5.0 litre V8.

Holden Powertech 6Ei turbo and V8 engines brochure

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1988, Manuscript, BRG 213/17/11/3

Brochure titled 'Powerful new options for your world class Holden' outlining new engine options including the 5.0 litre V8 re-engineered for unleaded petrol, and the three litre Powertech 6Ei Turbo 6 cylinder engine. Includes information on the new Country Suspension Pack which included changes to front struts, rear shock absorbers, front and rear springs and stabilizer bars, and a sump guard.

Holden HR advertising poster: 'When you've a country unlike any other in the world...'

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1966, Poster, BRG 213/36/10

Black and white advertising poster [second proof] on the HR Holden by George Patterson, titled 'When you've a country unlike any other in the world that's how you have to build your cars'.

General Motors-Holden's Staff Football Team

GM Holden Ltd, 1936, Photograph, BRG 213/77/83/1

Black and white photograph of the GMH staff football team after their first match played at King's College, South Australia. Scores - Holden's 12 - 3, King's O.C. 10 - 11. In photo from left to right, back row: R. McInnes, R. Jenkins, L. Gapper, H. Spencer (Trainer), B. Boden, R. Schulz, L. Malzard, F. Eckert (Trainer) and W. Johns. Next row: A. Moffatt, H. Thomas, J. Allen, J. Tasker, A. Gurry, R. Baird, T. Abbott, K. Malzard, L. Prosser, M. Slape and T. Fox (Treasurer). Next row: J. Drew (Color Steward), A. Menzies, H. G. Lewis, A. Nash (Captain), W. Standish (Chairman), P. Standish, K. Burns (Vice-Captain), F. Somerville, S. Hopton and R. Reincke. Front row: R. Reyolds (Trainer), P. Sexton, R. Read, D. Jordon, H. Brown (Umpire), F. Chaplain, C. McEvoy and R. Rogers.

Engineering report on the Holden Hurricane

GM Holden Ltd, 1970, Manuscript, BRG 213/70/2

Printed report on the Holden Hurricane, an experimental car designed and built by GMH, written by E. G. Taylor, Chassis Engineer, Research and Development Department, J. E. Hutson, Body Engineer, Research and Development Department and D. D. Webster, Electronics Engineer, Experimental Department. Includes illustrations, graphics, diagrams, engineering drawings and information on the vehicle's body design and construction, canopy mechanism, air conditioning, chassis mechanicals, suspension, steering, brakes, engine, transmission, tyres and wheels, interior and instruments. Includes details of the rear vision camera and Pathfinder Guidance System. The report was printed in the SAE-Australasia Journal, May-June 1970, and presented to the Victoria Division on 16 April 1970.

Photographs of General Motors-Holden's Limited in South Australia: Plant and equipment

GM Holden Ltd, 1940, Photograph, BRG 213/207/1

Photographs relating to plant and equipment at General Motors-Holden's Limited, comprising images of machinery, presses and tools, employees at work, building extensions, war production and Frigidaire units. Includes manufacturing sections within Woodville, Birkenhead and Beverley Plants and other sections such as the Theatrette, Accounting area, Casualty room, laboratory, canteen and office blocks.

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