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Since retiring from the teaching of secondary latin and german in 1996, don has devoted himself to researching and writing about his passion the history of the first two holden models, the 48215 fx and the iconic fj. Lay readers and holden buffs alike will enjoy the 375 period photos and the wealth of information about one of the most. Why did steve break into song about holden historian and author, don loffler. Now with 50 extra pages includes 6 new chapters, and 100 new photos never. Holden snapshots is the stunning result, a history of holden in many new and neverbeforeseen images. Mar 27, 2019 why did steve break into song about holden historian and author, don loffler. The first five chapters feature such vehicles in their recent andor current state. Normal 0 false false false microsoftinternetexplorer4 up for auction is aholden bookshes a beauty. Having met don when i was living in adelaide, we both joined the 48 and fj owners club the same night. Don loffler has loved early holdens ever since the first model, the 48215, was introduced in 1948. Holden treasures by don loffler hardcover for sale online ebay.
Holden snapshots, don loffler shop online for books in. The last five are devoted to historic images of the vehicles in their heyday. Without a great team of employees, loffler simply couldnt provide the outstanding level of service our clients have come to expect. I have read all dons books and recommend all these books to any enthusiast.
Don loffler has evolved a unique style of automotive social history. So ive decided to sell and would just love it if a new family moves in. Pdf holden snapshots download full pdf book download. Previous titles include shes a beauty and still holden together. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over. In addition, he is preparing a third edition of his original book, shes a beauty. It extends beyond the first two holden series, the 48215 fx and the fj, and comprises a chapter on each of the first 10. Dec 14, 2015 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.
Buy holden treasures from the 1946 prototypes to the 1966 hr by don loffler 9781743055649 2018 from. Now 76, he has retired from a distinguished career as a teacher of latin and german at the prestigious st peters college in adelaide and now writes books about historic holdens lofflers first book, shes a beauty. Holden snapshots, images from the golden years by don loffler. Some of the chapters areback to the 40s and 50sa ship with secret cargo, the dwarf and the giant, to. Weve teamed up with wakefield press to keep you in the know about quality books coming out of south australia and beyond, such as mallee boys by londonborn adelaide resident charlie archibold, and early model holden enthusiast don loffler, whose new book holden treasures hits the shelve s soon. In addition, he kept locating new images through his own research. Wright phd this fifth holden book by don loffler is a new initiative. Don loffler this fifth holden book by don loffler is a new initiative. Don loffler has spent sixteen years researching shes a beauty. This fifth holden book by don loffler is a new initiative. Books by don loffler having met don when i was living in adelaide, we both joined the 48 and fj owners club the same night. Me and my holden by don loffler, 9781862548039, available at book depository with. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Not only does it boast a beetrootcoloured bathroom, but an original midcentury interior that will take you right back to 1958, when the former display home at 19 clarence ave was built it is also the birth place of mr lofflers acclaimed holden book series, including his first page.
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Unlike many motoring enthusiasts, loffler s interest in the cars comprises a deeper interest in australian social and cultural history. The orchard music on behalf of ki records, and 4 music rights societies. The story of the first holdens, was published in 1998 as. 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. Unlike many motoring enthusiasts, lofflers interest in the cars comprises a deeper interest in australian social and cultural history. The fj holden a favourite australian car don loffler. If holden days was all in pictures with brief captions, it would still be a book to cherish, but don loffler uses individual memories to create a rich social history of australia from 1948 right through until now as holden owners relive their stories.
Here at last is don lofflers longpromised book on rare and special examples. Join facebook to connect with don loffler and others you may know. Holden treasures from the 1946 prototypes to the 1966 hr. Don loffler regards himself as fortunate indeed to be writing three more books featuring all makes of car on australian roads in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Here at last is don lofflers longpromised book on rare and special examples of. Holden historian don loffler is selling his treasured family home in klemzig. They offer good benefits 401k, medical, dental, fsa, etc. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Holden days from the original 48 fx to the 1966 hr item description. In addition, don kept locating new images through his own research.
Don has devoted himself to researching and writing about his passion the history of the first two holden models, the 48215 fx and the iconic fj. Holden treasures by don loffler hardcover for sale. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Holden historian don loffler is the first to admit that his treasured klemzig home is a little unusual. Having made contact with hundreds of people and obtained thousands of photographs. Holden treasures, from the 1946 prototypes to the 1966 hr by don. Book devoted to the famous australian classic car the fj holden 19531956. Don loffler how fishpond works fishpond works with suppliers all over the world to bring you a huge selection of products, really great prices, and delivery included on over 25 million products that we sell.
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