Holden Treasures by Don Loffler

$49.95 AUD

$59.95 (16% off)

Category: Transport

Here at last is Don Loffler's long-promised book on rare and special examples of the first ten Holden models. The first five chapters feature such vehicles in their recent and/or current state. The last five are devoted to historic images of the vehicles in their heyday. Thanks to painstaking and persis tent research, Don has been able to assemble an amazing collection of over 500 images from black-and-white photographs and colour slides, many of which are bound to surprise enthusiasts and readers of this book. ...Show more

Holden Days: From the Original 48-215 FXt o the 1966 HR by Don Loffler

$49.95 AUD

Category: Transport

If Holden Days was all in pictures with brief captions, it would still be a book to cherish, but Don Loffler uses individual memories to create a rich social history of Australia from 1948 right through until now as Holden owners relive their stories.

Holden Snapshots: Images from the Golden Years by Don Loffler

$49.95 AUD

Category: Transport

When 'Holden Days' was released, Don Loffler had no idea that he would receive many new images from readers generally and, in particular, from the relatives and friends of those whose images appear in the book. In addition, he kept locating new images through his own research. 'Holden Snapshots' is the result of all this. 'Having written the official history of Holden ('Heart of the Lion: the 50-year history of Australia's Holden') and then completed a PhD and related book ('Special: the untold story of Australia's Holden') on the origins of the Holden from deep within General Motors culture, I don't always rush to read more material on Holdens ...unless it is yet another of Don Loffler's wonderful books. Like his previous five beautifully written and illustrated productions, 'Holden Snapshots' is full of yarns about early model Holdens and their place in the lives of individuals and the broader cultural tapestry. By giving the old cars he features this full context, Don brings history to life in the most accessible and readable way.' - Dr John M. Wright (PhD), eminent Australian motoring journalist and author of landmark Holden history, 'Heart of the Lion', and the ground-breaking research book, 'Special: The untold story of Australia's Holden'. ...Show more

Ford Australia by NEW HOLLAND PUBLISHERS

$45.00 AUD

Category: Transport

This book chronicles the 91 years in which Ford built cars in Australia for Australian conditions and interviews many of the people who worked for the company. It constitutes the complete history of Ford production in this country, with many rare images and essential production statistics. The perfect b ook for every Ford enthusiast, or anyone with an affinity for cars or industrial Australia. On March 31, 1925, US manufacturer Ford announced that Geelong would be the Australian headquarters of its local production. The first Australian-built Ford was a Model T that came off an improvised production line in a disused Geelong woolstore in June 1925, while work started on a factory in the nearby suburb of Norlane. In 1928 the factory switched to the Model A and was followed by the Ford V8 in 1932. In 1956 the company bought a large tract of land in the northern Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows, and in July 1961 announced that the new Melbourne factory would become the company headquarters. On the 23 May 2013, Ford announced that its factories in Geelong and Broadmeadows would be closed down in October 2016. ...Show more

The Field Guide to John Deere Tractors, 1892-1991 by Don Macmillan

$29.99 AUD

Category: Transport

When you're "out in the field" scouting for John Deere tractors, don't forget to take along The Field Guide to John Deere: Classic Tractors 1892-1991--the first-ever, full-color pocket guidebook to these popular tractors, now available in paperback format This convenient, easy-to-use field guide puts a wealth of information right into your hands You'll find brief histories, model runs, specification details, and eye-catching color photographs of more than 500 models of John Deere tractors, from the two-cylinder series of 1892 to modern multi-cylinder models. The late Don Macmillan is considered one of the world's most respected John Deere historians. Inside, he breaks down John Deere's rich heritage into distinct eras: The Pioneering Years, 1892-1924 The Unstyled Years, 1923-1938 The Styled Years, 1938-1960 The Numbered Series, 1952-1960 The New Generation of Power, 1959-1972 Generation II, 1972-1987 The Modern Years, 1982-1991 A wealth of photos of every John Deere tractor--from the legendary two-cylinder Waterloo Boy that started it all to six-cylinder, 200-horsepower machines of the 1980s--are accompanied by detail-rich descriptions of the tractors' features and back stories, as well as concise charts presenting key specifications. For fans of old iron, there's no better quick reference that's equally useful at swap meets and in the armchair. ...Show more