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'General Motors New Australian Car'

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1948, Manuscript, BRG 213/27/9/8

Printed booklet, titled 'General Motors New Australian Car', produced by General Motors-Holden's Limited as an advertising and sales aid for Holden dealers and distributors. Contains a sheet with options to order additional aids in a pocket inside the back cover, and an article intended for publication in local newspapers.

TD Gemini Owner Manual and Owner Guide

GM Holden Ltd, 1978, Manuscript, BRG 213/22/2

Owner Manual and Owner Guide for Holden TD Gemini

Holden FJ panel van

GM Holden Ltd, 1953, Photograph, BRG 213/28/2/19-24

Black and white photographs of an FJ Panel Van 'pilot model body mounted on a 48/215 chassis'.

Holden's launch of the 48-215, Series 7, Volume 1; publicity in Victoria and New South Wales

GM Holden Ltd, 1948, Manuscript, BRG 213/27/7/VOL1

Newspaper cuttings, including articles and advertisements arranged in alphabetical order according to name of newspaper in Victoria and New South Wales.

New vehicle availability and delivery

GM Holden Ltd, 1949, Manuscript, BRG 213/27/8/1

Printed statement produced by General Motors-Holden's Limited on 'New Vehicle Availability and Delivery'. Covers the new Holden, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, GMC, Maple Leaf and Vauxhall-Bedford, and trade-ins.

More people trust Holden [poster]

GM Holden Ltd, 1976, Poster, BRG 213/133/7/26

Black and white advertising poster [proof] on GM-H achieving No.1 best selling full size car (HJ), mid size car (Torana) and small car (Gemini). Includes references to the new Sunbird.

Construction of Safety Design Test Centre at GMH proving ground, Lang Lang

GM Holden Ltd, 1967, Photograph, BRG 213/94/12/7/13-24

Black and white photographs from the records of the Holden Engineering Department, Proving Ground, of the construction of the Safety Design Test Centre at General Motors-Holden's Proving Grounds, Lang Lang, Victoria. The photographs formed part of the working papers of Harold Ingamells, the Holden engineer involved with working with the contractors on the construction of the various tracks at the proving grounds.

VN Commodore V6 and V8 sales brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1990, Manuscript, BRG 213/18/7/3

Product brochure on the Holden VN Commodore, featuring information, images and specifications on 'The big new V6 Commodore', Executive, V6 wagon, and Berlina. Includes information on the choice of 'Commodore's new 3.8 litre multipoint fuel-injected V6' or GMH's 'new 5.0 litre multipoint fuel injected V8 engine', new features including new build design and technology such new transmissions, anti-theft locking, cruise control, and the use of robots in the manufacturing process. Also contains information on the Commodore 'S', the 'Formula' personalisation package, optional accessories and the Holden Wise service program.

VN Commodore V6 sales brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1988, Manuscript, BRG 213/18/7/1

Product brochure on the Holden VN Commodore, featuring information, images and specifications on 'The big new V6 Commodore', Executive, V6 wagon, and Berlina. Includes information on 'Commodore's new 3.8 litres multipoint fuel-injected V6' engine, new features including new build design and technology such new transmissions, anti-theft locking, cruise control, and the use of robots in the manufacturing process. Also contains information on accessories, the 'Formula' personalisation package, and the Holden Wise service program.

HG Kingswood brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1970, Manuscript, BRG 213/39/4/2

Colour advertising brochure on the HG Kingswood built by General Motors-Holden's Limited. Titled 'Holden Kingswood, the driving man's car', the booklet features information on the Kingswoood and Belmont sedan and wagon, and the Tri-Matic 3 speed automatic transmission. Includes choice of five engines and three transmissions; the '161' 114HP, '186' 130HP, '186S' 145HP, '253'V8 185HP, and '308'V8 240HP engines; and the 'All synchro 3-on-the-column' manual gearbox, '4-on-the-floor' manual gearbox with or without console, and the 'Tri-matic' 3-speed automatic column or floor shift. Also contains a list of custom features, specifications, safety features and rust prevention strategies.

GMH in the community brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1972, Manuscript, BRG 213/94/1/10

Brochure on the General Motors-Holden's Ltd. and their Proving Ground near Lang Lang, Victoria, comprising information and images on Holden's 'positive contribution to Australia's prosperity and well-being', Holden's 'emphasis on safety', student driver education, customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility. Includes charts and graphs on statistics, and images of the HQ Holden undergoing testing at the Proving Grounds.

Commemorative pieces, certificates and business registrations

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1926, Mixed material, BRG 213/164

Records comprising certificates of registration, membership and appreciation, including certificates issued for change of Company name and registration of plants. Also contains plaques and trophies, a printing block, a badge issued to employees, an employees number badge, a commemorative paperweight for production of the millionth Holden (EJ), a 40th anniversary medallion, and a jigsaw puzzle.

TA Torana Owner Manual

GM Holden Ltd, 1974, Manuscript, BRG 213/56/3

Holden TA Torana Owner Manual booklet, issued by Service Division of General Motors-Holden's Sales Pty Ltd. Includes sections on safety notes, service information, body equipment, instruments and controls, driving instructions, ventilation and controls, tyres, wheel changing, trailer and caravan hauling, general maintenance and specifications.

VC Commodore Owner Handbooks - Sedan and Wagon

GM Holden Ltd, 1980, Manuscript, BRG 213/14/11/1-2

Manuals for VC Commodores, including operating instructions and specifications.

Holden 48-215: General Motors new Australian car

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1948, Manuscript, BRG 213/27/9/2

Promotional sheet on the 48-215 [FX], featuring an illustration of the car on the road with 'Abridged specifications' on the reverse.

Holden's launch of the 48-215, Series 7, Volume 4; publicity in Australia and overseas

GM Holden Ltd, 1949, Manuscript, BRG 213/27/7/VOL4

An album of cuttings comprising articles from newspapers and trade journals, with dates, arranged in alphabetical order according to the names of the publications in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and overseas.

Holden's launch of the 48-215, Series 7, Volume 3; publicity in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and overseas

GM Holden Ltd, 1948, Manuscript, BRG 213/27/7/VOL3

An album of cuttings comprising articles from newspapers and trade journals, with dates, arranged in alphabetical order according to the names of the publications in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and overseas.

Holden's launch of the 48-215, Series 7, Volume 2; publicity in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia

GM Holden Ltd, 1948, Manuscript, BRG 213/27/7/VOL2

Newspaper cuttings, with dates, comprising articles and advertisements arranged in alphabetical order according to name of newspaper in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

GMH South Australian Plants during World War II; volume 1

GM Holden Ltd, 1937, Photograph, BRG 213/121/17/VOL1/1-24

Black and white mounted photographs, with annotations, of General Motors-Holden's Limited Woodville Plant during World War Two. Includes images of facilities and buildings, staff canteen, Port Road gate, external storage area, and the engineering section. Includes some photographs of the Birkenhead Plant.

To build a safe car, you need a strong foundation [poster]

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1971, Poster, BRG 213/133/7/12

Black and white advertising poster [proof] 'Safety Advertisement No.11; Holden takes your safety seriously' promoting Holden's separate chassis as a key safety feature and outlining other safety features built into Holden cars. Features a drawn 'cut away' image of a HQ sedan and it's separate chassis system.

It's what's up front that counts [poster]

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1971, Poster, BRG 213/133/7/13

Black and white advertising poster [proof] 'Safety Advertisement No.10; Holden takes your safety seriously' promoting Holden's front end, energy absorbing steering column, wide track and other safety features built into Holden cars. Features a drawn 'cut away' image of a HQ sedan.

'Controlled collapse' could save your life [poster]

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1971, Poster, BRG 213/133/7/7

Black and white advertising poster [proof] 'Safety Advertisement No.15; "Controlled collapse" could save your life' advertising Holden's controlled collapse front ends with Holden designed sub-frame chassis. Poster also outlines other safety features built into Holden cars, with a drawn image of a HQ Kingswood sedan.

VN Commodore Vacationer pamphlet

GM Holden Ltd, 1990, Manuscript, BRG 213/18/7/4

Flyer on the Holden VN Commodore Vacationer advertising $2,000 worth of extra features included in the price.

HG Kingswood wagon brochure sheet

GM Holden Ltd, 1970, Manuscript, BRG 213/39/4/3

Colour advertising brochure sheet on the HG Kingswood built by General Motors-Holden's Limited, titled 'Holden Kingswood, the driving man's wagon; wide open spaces'.

HG Premier brochure

GM Holden Ltd, 1970, Manuscript, BRG 213/39/4/4

Colour advertising booklet on the HG Premier built by General Motors-Holden's Limited, titled 'Premier by Holden, your appointment with Prestige'. Booklet features information on the Premier sedan and wagon, Tri-Matic transmission 'the fastest-thinking gear change in the world', custom features, and a choice of '186' 130HP, '186S' 145HP, '253' 185HP V8, and '308' 240HP engines, and 3-speed synchro manual or Tri-Matic automatic transmission.

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