brg 213 • Find • State Library of South Australia

Holden LX Torana seat belt buckle

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1976, Realia, BRG 213/198/5

Holden lap sash seat belt buckle, with black plastic clip complete with black cloth belt webbing. Decal missing from the release button. Believed to be made for the 1976 LX Torana.

Holden LC Torana colour card

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1971, Manuscript, BRG 213/54/11/3

GM-H colour chart containing samples for the exterior basecoat paint colours of the Holden LC, 6 and 4 cylinder S and SL 2250, and GTR cars. Titled 'Breakaway: new Torana; Magic Mirror colour range'. Chart number A607. Includes information on the Magic Mirror Acrylic Lacquer and the Rustguard process.

Royal Adelaide Exhibition medal

GM Holden Ltd, 1947, Realia, BRG 213/77/59/1

South Australian Chamber of Manufactures medal awarded to General Motors-Holden's Ltd for the exhibit of most value to the state, 1947.

Medallion commemorating 40th anniversary of the Holden

GM Holden Ltd, 1988, Realia, BRG 213/164/2/10

Gold medallion in original red and white case with the Holden insignia on the top. Issued by the company to dealers and clients to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Holden in 1988. The medallion bears the inscription '1948-1988 Holden, 40 years anniversary, 1988 VN Commodore' on the front in relief, and '1948-215 Series Holden, Australia's own car' on the reverse, with an image of a 48-215 [FX] in the centre.

One millionth Holden commemorative paperweight

GM Holden Ltd, 1962, Realia, BRG 213/164/2/9

Red, silver and black coloured paperweight incorporating the distinctive horn button design of the 1962 EJ Holden, with the inscription '1962 The year of the Millionth Holden' on the reverse. The paperweight was issued by the GM-H to dealers and clients to commemorate the production of the One Millionth Holden in 1962. The one millionth Holden, a metallic 'Euroa Gold' EJ Premier sedan with a white roof, came off the assembly line on 25 October 1962.

Holden jigsaw puzzle, 'The Restoration - Australia'

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1970, Realia, BRG 213/164/5

Jigsaw puzzle titled 'The Restoration - Australia'. A 750 piece unopened puzzle (code 84/2) manufactured by Taylor McPherson Pty.Ltd, Coburg, Victoria, featuring a green Holden 48/215 [FX] parked at the entrance of a workshop, with a number of people closely inspecting the car. The side inscription reads 'On November 29, 1948 the first Holden officially rolled off the assembly line at Fishermen's Bend, Victoria. Commonly called the FX, but code named the 48/215 Holden, it was a 5-6 seater sedan which originally sold for A ₤733. It was powered by a 132.3 cubic inch O.H.V. six cylinder engine. 120,402 were built between 1948 and 1953 when it was superseded by the FJ Holden'.

Photograph album of General Motors-Holden's Limited Fishermen's Bend Plant

GM Holden Ltd, 1938, Photograph, BRG 213/73/32

Digital copy of the photograph album belonging to L.J.Hartnett of General Motors-Holden's Limited Fishermen's Bend Plant, 1938. Comprising black and white photographs of the plant and buildings, cars and parts inside workshops.

Christmas cards by General Motors-Holden's Limited

GM Holden Ltd, 1951, Manuscript, BRG 213/142/6

Printed Christmas cards made to order by GM-H, to be sent from the Company.

HK Holden Monaro sales brochure: 'Monaro by Holden; Australia's first sports machine'

GM Holden Ltd, 1968, Manuscript, BRG 213/37/4/4

Printed product brochure on the HK Monaro Coupe, manufactured by General Motors-Holden's Limited. Includes images, information, specifications and features on the GTS 327, GTS, and the base model Monaro.

Official opening of General Motors Australia, Sydney branch

GM Holden Ltd, 1926, Photograph, BRG 213/81/19

Digital copy of the photograph album of the official opening of General Motors (Australia) Pty Ltd., Sydney branch, 30 October 1926. Comprising black and white photographs of the ceremony and opening of the doors, workshop, and dinner. Also contains a panarama of the site and buildings.

HT Holden: 'New generation wagons'

GM Holden Ltd, 1969, Manuscript, BRG 213/38/4/2

Printed pamphlet produced by General Motors-Holden's Limited on the HT Kingswood, Belmont and Premier wagons, titled 'New Generation Wagons; there's a great new feeling in the new generation'. Includes specifications and options of the 253 and 307 V8's and the 161, 186 and 186S 6 cylinder engines available.

HT Holden: 'Move ahead of your time, Monaro'

GM Holden Ltd, 1969, Manuscript, BRG 213/38/4/4

Printed pamphlet produced by General Motors-Holden's Limited on the HT Monaro, including the base model and the GTS. Contains specifications and various options available, including the 253 and 307 V8's and the 161, 186 and 186S 6 cylinder engines available.

HT Holden: 'New generation sedans; there's a great new feeling in the new generation'

GM Holden Ltd, 1969, Manuscript, BRG 213/38/4/5

Printed pamphlet produced by General Motors-Holden's Limited on the HT sedans, including the Premier, Kingswood and Belmont sedans. Contains features and specifications, and information on 'The first all-Australian V8', the 253. Includes information on the 307 V8 and the 161, 186 and 186S 6 cylinder engines available.

HT Holden: 'New generation sedans; there's a great new feeling in the new generation'

GM Holden Ltd, 1969, Manuscript, BRG 213/38/4/6

Printed pamphlet produced by General Motors-Holden's Limited on the Holden accessories available for the HT, titled 'Make it yours and yours alone with Holden accessories'.

HK Kingswood station sedan in a grassy paddock

GM Holden Ltd, 1968, Photograph, BRG 213/37/11/1

Colour publicity photograph of a blue HK Kingswood station sedan [station wagon] parked beside gum trees at the top of a green grassy hill in spring.

HK Kingswood station sedan beside water

GM Holden Ltd, 1968, Photograph, BRG 213/37/11/2

Colour publicity photograph of a blue HK Kingswood station sedan [station wagon] parked beside a river or dam, with scrub and gum trees in the background; a woman in a blue dress is dipping her toes in the water alongside.

Aerial view of GMH Elizabeth plant

c. 1975, Photograph, B 76281/1-4

Four black and white aerial photographs of the General Motors-Holden's Limited plant at Elizabeth.

Welcome to GMH South Australia

GM Holden Ltd, 1976, Manuscript, BRG 213/72/11/5

Printed pamphlet, titled 'Welcome to GMH South Australia' containing information and maps of both the Woodville and Elizabeth General Motors-Holden's Limited plants.

'Holden 20 years, 1948-1968'

GM Holden Ltd, 1968, Manuscript, BRG 213/79/1/26

Booklet comprising information and images on the history of Holden, from J. A. Holden to General Motors-Holden's Limited (GMH). Includes a summary on the development of the Holden car, it's acceptance in society, Holden milestones and a vehicle models, statistic, Holden as a national asset, export achievements and the future.

HR Holden sales brochure; 'Turbo-smooth Holden, Australia's own car' (large format)

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1965, Manuscript, BRG 213/36/5/2

Product brochure on the HR Holden, titled 'Turbo-smooth Holden, Australia's own car', featuring information, images and specifications on the Premier, Special sedan, Premier and Special station sedans [station wagons], Standard sedan and station sedan. Includes information on available NASCO accessories, interiors including available colours, and the three engines available; the 145-HP 'X2', the 126-HP '186' and the 114-HP '161'.

HD Holden sales brochure; 'Holden, a look apart - a leap ahead' (large edition)

GM Holden Ltd, 1965, Manuscript, BRG 213/35/4/1

Product brochure on the HD Holden, titled 'Holden, a look apart - a leap ahead', featuring information, images and specifications on the Special Sedan, Special Station Sedan [station wagon] Premier, Premier Station Sedan, Standard Sedan and Standard Station Sedan. Includes information on a choice of three engines, the 140HP 'X2' engine, 115HP '179' engine, and 100HP '149' engine, two transmissions including the 'new Powerglide', new Holden features, and on Holden Proving Grounds testing at Lang Lang.

HD Holden sales brochure; 'Holden, a look apart - a leap ahead' (small edition)

GM Holden Ltd, 1965, Manuscript, BRG 213/35/4/2

Product brochure on the HD Holden, titled 'Holden, a look apart - a leap ahead' [condensed version], featuring information, images and specifications on the Special Sedan, Special Station Sedan [station wagon] Premier, Premier Station Sedan, Standard Sedan and Standard Station Sedan. Includes information on a choice of three engines, the 140HP 'X2' engine, 115HP '179' engine, and 100HP '149' engine, two transmissions including the 'new Powerglide', new Holden features, and on Holden Proving Grounds testing at Lang Lang.

HD Holden sales brochure; 'Holden utility and panel van'

GM Holden Ltd, 1965, Manuscript, BRG 213/35/4/3

Product brochure on the HD Holden ute and panel van, titled 'All new...a leap ahead in value!; Holden Utility and Panel Van', featuring information, images and specifications on the half-ton ute and the panel van. Includes information on a choice of three engines, the 140HP 'X2' engine, 115HP '179' engine, and 100HP '149' engine, two transmissions including the 'new Powerglide', new Holden features, and on Holden Proving Grounds testing at Lang Lang.

HD Holden Nasco accessories brochure

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1965, Manuscript, BRG 213/35/4/4

Catalogue brochure on additional NASCO accessories available for the HD Holden, interior and exterior.

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.

Armorial Bearings of Sir Edward Wheewall Holden

GM Holden Ltd, c. 1946, Artwork, BRG 213/89/13/3

Framed original colour artwork forming the 'Armorial Bearings of Sir Edward Wheewall Holden of Adelaide, South Australia, Knight', from the College of Arms, London. Signed by Aubrey J. Toppin, York Herald.

Speed loop construction at GMH proving ground, Lang Lang

GM Holden Ltd, 1958, Photograph, BRG 213/94/12/7/25

Black and white photograph of men working with earthmoving equipment on construction of the Speed Loop at General Motors-Holden's Proving Grounds at Lang Lang, Victoria, with a group of suited men watching on. 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.

Holden FC on unfinished speed loop, Lang Lang

GM Holden Ltd, 1957, Photograph, BRG 213/94/12/7/58

Black and white photographs of an FC Holden being driven on the unfinished speed loop at the General Motors-Holden's Proving Grounds at Lang Lang. In the image the camber of the track is in place but the track surface is unsealed. This photograph 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.

Holden FC at top of 15.5% test hill, Lang Lang

GM Holden Ltd, 1958, Photograph, BRG 213/94/12/7/59

Black and white photographs of an FC Holden wagon parked at the top of the 15.5% test hill at the General Motors-Holden's Proving Grounds at Lang Lang. This photograph 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.

Plaque commemorating the millionth Holden being presented to the Australian Inland Mission

GM Holden Ltd, 1962, Realia, BRG 213/164/2/1

Plaque commemorating General Motors-Holden's presentation of the Millionth Holden to The Australian Inland Mission, 'in recognition of fine service rendered to people living in the more remote parts of Australia'.

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