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When his book holden days was released, don loffler had no idea that he would receive so many new images from readers generally and, in particular, from. Some people guess that don loffler is the son or relative of a holden dealer, or a former holden factory employee, or someone closely connected with the motor trade. This new edition of don lofflers extensively researched original book about the history of the first two holden models includes stories never told before, photographs never published, and a wealth of technical information. It is also the birth place of mr lofflers acclaimed holden book series. Buy holden snapshots images from the golden years by don loffler 9781743053867 2015 from. Don loffler has evolved a unique style of automotive social history. Holden treasures by don loffler hardcover for sale online ebay. In addition, he kept locating new images through his own research. Holden days from the original 48215 fx to the 1966 hr ebay. Holden days, from the original 48215 fx to the 1966 hr by don. 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, don kept locating new images through his own research. We blame the henschke riesling along with the intriguing book, holden treasures, which is. Shes a beauty holden book fx 48 215 fj don loffler sedan.
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Unlike many motoring enthusiasts, lofflers interest in the cars comprises a deeper interest in australian social and cultural history. Don loffler this fifth holden book by don loffler is a new initiative. Having made contact with hundreds of people and obtained thousands of photographs, he has published three books and then revised and expanded the. A loving book devoted to the original holden model, the 48215 sedan and the 502106 utility, commonly known as the fx model. Don loffler has now written five outstanding books on australias own holden. Pdf holden snapshots download full pdf book download. Holden snapshots, images from the golden years by don loffler. Dec 14, 2015 don loffler has surprised himself, and probably many of his faithful readers, by writing this sequel to his fifth book, holden days, before completing the promised book on rare and unusual examples of the first ten holden models. Holden snapshots is the stunning result, a history of holden in many new and neverbeforeseen images.
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