Tuesday, February 15, 2011

detailed model of a 1952 FX Holden sedan


In today's snail mail was this flyer from Trax models for this appealing looking model of an early Holden, GM's main brand in Australia during the second half of the 20th century - and it still is.  They weren't exported to New Zealand until 1955, so it's unlikely many of the 1952 model appeared in NZ, although they were a big sales success from the 1960s onwards.

Trax's blurb:

"Built tough and offering good performance, reliability and economy, demand for the first Holden was astounding! In 1948 a modest 112 Holdens were produced – by 1952 Holden sales reached 32,000 for the year.
Of all the colours to be offered on the first Holden sedan only one was available for the entire life of the 48-215 model and that was black. Red was the popular seat and trim colour and provided the perfect contrast to the shiny black body.
Now, Trax brings you just our third release of the first Holden in perfect 1:24 scale, beautifully hand crafted and assembled. Open all four doors to reveal a lavishly appointed interior including: accurately textured red seats and red door linings, chrome door handles and window winders. Even the foot pedals are perfectly scaled and positioned. Turn the steering wheel and see how the front wheels turn. Press down lightly on the body of the car: the suspension actually works!"

It costs $A 160 (about the same in $US), their website

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