by David Burrell – – – Well, someone had to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this most forgettable of Holdens. When GMH unveiled their 1976 HX range the folks at […]
Copy Cat Ads: Part 4
by David Burrell – – – In this continuing series, the AMHF’s collection of brochures continues to produce examples of Australian car companies and their advertising agencies reusing overseas print […]
1976 CL Chrysler: Millstone or milestone?
by David Burrell – – – Another milestone worth marking: the CL Chrysler Valiant turns 50 in November 2026. Arguably, the CL was the Valiant Chrysler Australia should have launched […]
Selling a Canstel in 2026
by Rod Chivas – – – I bought a Lotus Elan Series 4 in May. I was in Tasmania visiting my daughter – the V8 Supercars just happened to be […]
Copy Cat Ads: Part 3
by David Burrell – – – The search continues through the AMHF’s wonderful collection of brochures and print advertisements to find examples of Australian car companies and their advertising agencies […]
1966 VC Valiant: 60th Anniversary
by David Burrell – – – It’s the 60th anniversary of the VC Valiant. Released in March, a month before the HR Holden made its debut and seven months in […]
Copy Cat Ads: Part 2
by David Burrell – – – I’m searching through the AMHF’s extensive collection to find examples of Australian car companies and their advertising agencies reusing overseas print advertisements and brochures. […]
Green Lizard: Rotary Torana
by David Burrell – – – A rotary engine in a Torana? Yes! Holden once considered a rotary for the Torana hatchback. Back in the early 1970s, GM’s president, Ed […]
Copy Cat Ads: Part 1
by David Burrell – – – The AMHF has an extensive and fascinating collection of automotive brochures and print advertisements. Some date from the 1930s. How many items are in […]
