Early Holdens: Classic Restos - Series 46
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- čas přidán 16. 01. 2021
- Fletch is again in an unassuming location in Canberra, where he visits a family with some of the nicest Holdens and memorabilia collections around.
But first, Fletch meets up with his friend John and his 1964 EH Holden Premier that he has owned for over 50 years. John brought the EH in 1966, after seeing it in the showroom, he just knew that's the kind of car he wanted and has had it ever since. The vehicle has been well used by the family for over 54 years and they have enjoyed every moment.
Next Fletch visits a double garage on a suburban block in Canberra with memorabilia collection which is not only outstanding but emotional as well - marking the end of Holden within Australia as we once knew it. The owner, Graham, loves cars, particularly early Holdens and memorabilia.
The FC and Lowndes Edition Commodore, belonging to his late wife, will remain a legacy in the family. Along with a FB which was acquired from a friend's estate when he was unfortunately killed in a motorcycle accident over 11 years ago - both John and his friend had done a lot of work on the car together in the past. Also in the driveway, is John's FC that he bought 25 years ago, which his Mum and Dad helped restore.
Graham talks of the history and restoring the vehicles with the Mum and Dad and his passion for cars and restoring them. Fletch reflects on the level of detail, quality and the overall presentation of these early Holdens made in Australia. He also notes the number on Nasco accessories - another passion of Graham's is collecting the Nasco accessories, which are very hard to get these days. Graham admits when you track down an elusive Nasco accessory it's very rewarding.
Graham loves looking and showing off old signs, sales brochures, little trinkets, even old stock parts and all sorts of wonderful stuff. A wall of trophies is testament to the quality of what Graham has here in his garage.
Tony, Graham's father also joins Fletch to feature his sensational Humpy Holden, it's a 48-215 series but a 49 model. Acquired 30 years ago in pieces before it was restored and completed in 1991. Now roughly a 31-year-old restoration, it appears as it has just left the panel shop. It's a credit to Tony, who is self-taught. It a simplistic car, but with an element of grandeur.
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Great to watch this episode as it brought back lots of memories for me. I learnt to drive in dad's FC in 1963, which he bought new in Fiji and brought back to New Zealand. It was a two tone grey and white and it would be nice to track it down and buy it but it's probably long gone. I just love original classics and I own a 1966 Ford Mustang in original condition. I love getting out in her on a nice summers day. Cheers, Ian New Zealand
Love the Holden's R.I.P The best Australian cars.
Great episode - learnt to drive in my parents '58 FC which they bought new (was a blue 2-toned unit). Would love to get one again.
Great episode Fletch, thank you for a great story and the sensitivity surrounding memories of a loved one. It s great to see such quality of vehicles and those that keep the history alive.
Really enjoy this show, thanks Fletch!
Had a FE Ute for my 2nd car wish I still had it. What a shed cooool good one Fletch 👍
Perhaps the best episode I've watched. It highlights what the Holden brand means to ordinary Australians who own and treasure them.
Tremendous tribute to Kathy.
Well done Fletch.
We have a FC ute that has been in the family since new, great old car, currently being restored, can't wait to drive it again, great video Fletch.
Onya Fletch.
These episodes are just getting better and better. 🍻🇭🇲
Cheers Jai, thank you mate. F
What a special (get it?) edition of Classic Restos dedicated so tastefully and tearfully to a Holden family with a family of Holdens!
Classic Holden people are a lovely bunch from my observations.
Other marque people could follow their example!!
Awesome episode Fletch 😃👍❤️
Good show, Fletch. I can see a good blend of the '63-'64 Buick Skylark and the Pontiac Tempest in that '64 EH Holden Premier.
Gotta love the FE's and FÇ's. The FB and EK were nice in their own way but looks wise I always reckoned they were a step backwards from the FE an FC.
EK and FB were ugly as.
@@Jo_Wardy Yes they were quirky to be kind. The HD was a bit out there too, but the HQ was gorgeous. Hard to believe that it was designed by the same people. They had their shit together by then. Good looking Toranas, Monaro's and Statesman's too.
@@area51isreal71 yes HQ HR HG EH EJ FC FE are beautiful
@@area51isreal71 - true, but keep in mind too that our HQ was then based on the American Pontiac. Not taking anything away from our Australian design department, but they did have a nice established platform to be inspired by. Cheers, Fletch
@@classicrestostv1fletch764 Yes the Pontiac influence is pretty strong. The HQ still looks gorgeous, so gorgeous it made the HJ look like a step backwards. I remember as a kid when the HQ came out. My school was across the road from a Holden dealer and us car crazy kids went to see them after school. There they were sitting amongst unsold HG's. Looking at them together it was hard to believe that they both came from the same company. Cheers Mark.
😎 ACT 215 😎))
FC Holden not a Bad car, I had two of them in the mid 70s
When Cars were affordable and built strong and built in Australia and built for Australias rough terrain.. Now old cars are expensive and sort of status symbol
Lol - absolutely Joe. I remember back in 1990, a guy pulled up outside work in a banged up HQ...my immediate thought was "look at this poor bastard"... Now if this old mate pulled up in the same car 30 years later, it's cool !!! lol...
They're treated like an old painting.
It's gone too far IMO.
@@classicrestostv1fletch764 lol i had an old 4 speed manual 202 6 cylinder 1973 one tonner HQ with premier nose cone. it had a reasonable body and it drove. I didnt even care about the car. it also had 12 slotters i think. the old tray had no floor the wood rotted away plus the tray was old and heavy and ugly. i sold it in 2020. it had a loose steering column no door cards and cracked dash no glvoebox no carpet new floor was put in very poorly by last owner was very bumpy. but had no rust. so we sold it because we didnt want to replace the new floor. I wasnt even sad that we sold it for 4k
@@jamesfrench7299 yeah old cars are treated like they are worth a years salary. like and old HQ V8 restored is like 30 -40k and an ls1 sedan is like 6-8k in good condition. i know old cars with rust going for 5k - 10k and my dad and his mate laugh at the price and call them stupid.
reasonable price is getting a hx holden ute and KINGSOWOOD HZ UTE for 7k for 2 utes which my dads mate got.
@@Jo_Wardy and they were pretty ordinary to drive compared to cars from 1990s on. I remember the big three large locally built hacks being called dinosaurs in the 1990s.
Love the early model Holden’s. It’s such a shame that tossers buy them and cram stupid LS motors into them!
Personally I stopped liking Holden cars once the advent of the commodore came about. Never did like them,especially say the last 10 years worth 🤮
But I’ll gladly take a LJ or LH torana any day.
Perhaps a FB wagon?