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The new FE Holden was released on July 19, 1956. It was a more modern Australian-designed body and introduced the first Holden . The interior was also restyled and more exterior colours were available. The model range was extended to seven – the standard , business sedan, special sedan, standard station wagon, special station wagon, utility and panel . 1st car July 19 1956 – 155, 161 built

Press cuttings. 29/1 1956-1957. 5cm. (2 folders). [Includes clippings from 23-2-57 to May 1957 re release of station sedans, and ; Metropolitan press coverage of announcement, July 1956.]

Papers regarding FE announcement. 29/2 1956. 2cm. (1 folder). [Includes arrangements for FE announcement functions, press coverage and news releases, and correspondence regarding timing of press coverage of new Holden for 1956.]

Advertising for the FE Holden. 29/3 1956-1957. 2cm. [Includes pamphlets on Holden export, Nasco parts, sales brochures and Holden dealers advertising portfolio.]

Owner manual and facts book. 29/4 1956-1957. 2cm. [Original and revised copies of FE owners manual, Holden sedan facts book and rating form for new owner, htune up manual for FE and all previous models.]

Papers and photographs re: One millionth ‘body by 29/5 Holden’. 1957. 1cm. (1 envelope). [Includes details of one millionth Holden body presentation to the Woodville Spastic Centre & photographs.]

Technical data re: FE Holden Special 29/6 1958. 1cm. [Specification data and test results from Proving Ground, Milford, Michigan.]

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Black and white photograph. 29/7 1957. 0.5cm. [Car presented to Jack Kramer – professional tennis, at Kooyong, Melbourne. Lew Hoad is on the left leaning on car.]

Specifications – Engineering Deaprtment 29/8 1956-1957 0.5cm NB: Originally bound with BRG 213/27/22 48-215 and BRG 213/28/7 FJ.

Features book – Engineering Deaprtment 29/9 1956 3cm

Car colour specifications – Engineering Department 29/10 1956-1957 0.5cm [Includes colour, laquer, enamel and trim combinations available with notes regarding application and changes.] NB: Originally bound with BRG 213/27/26, BRG 213/63/11, BRG 213/28/8, BRG 213/30/12.

Holdin’ you in my Holden – music 29/11 1956 0.5cm RESERVE [Includes sheet music of 'Holdin' you in my Holden', music by Don Bennett, lyrics by Norma Hall, copyright 1956 General Motors-Holden's Ltd, Australia, record cover and sound recording.]

Sound recording of the farewell fuction to New Zealand 29/12 visitors regarding the FE Holden announcement 1956 RESERVE ITEM NO ACCESS [Includes 5 vinyl records with introduction – 'Waltzing Matilda'; Mr Daum's speech; Mr Hervey's speech; Mr Manthel...Mr Weisse (Introduction to Haka); Mr Weisse presents Taiaha...Mr Daum receives Taiaha; Mr Wright presents Patu – Mr Cavanaugh receives Patu; 'Holdin' you in my Holden'; Mr Cavanaugh's version of 'Haera Ra' and Maori conclusion.]

Workshop manual 29/13 1958 2cm [workshop manual for FE and FC series cars giving descriptive information, maintenance and repair data.]

AMA specifications questionnaire 29/14 1957-1958 1cm [Includes FE passenger vehicles (standard, business and special) for 6/2/1957, 28/6/1957 and 25/2/1958.]

Film and video are described in the Library Catalogue. For details on this subject do a KEYWORD search and limit to Film & Sound.

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