We blame the henschke riesling along with the intriguing book, holden treasures, which is out now through wakefield press. Having made contact with hundreds of people and obtained thousands of photographs, he has published three books and then revised and expanded the. Shes a beauty holden book fx 48 215 fj don loffler sedan. Don loffler considers himself the luckiest man alive. Now with 50 extra pages includes 6 new chapters, and 100 new photos never published before. A loving book devoted to the original holden model, the 48215 sedan and the 502106 utility, commonly known as the fx model. Holden days from the original 48215 fx to the 1966 hr ebay.
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. This fifth holden book by don loffler is a new initiative. The management goes the extra mile in awardingpraising their employees. Holden snapshots is the stunning result, a history of holden in many new and neverbeforeseen images.
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. The fj holden a favourite australian car don loffler, new. Don has five new books in various stages of development, involving him in frequent australia wide travel and research. 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 extends beyond the first two holden series, the 48215 fx and the fj, and comprises a chapter on each of the first 10 holden series, finishing with the 1966 hr. He began to research the model in 1981 and when he retired from teaching in 1996, he decided to write his first book, shes a beauty. Holden snapshots by don loffler, 9781743053867, available at book. Don loffler has loved early holdens ever since the first model, the 48215, was introduced in 1948. 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. They offer good benefits 401k, medical, dental, fsa, etc. Jim loffler has a vision and in turn employs those who want to make the vision a reality. Unlike many motoring enthusiasts, lofflers interest in the cars comprises a deeper interest in australian social and cultural history. Covers its design and release, export and adapted models, factory insights, race track nostalgia, identification and body plates.
The story of the first holdens, was published in 1998 as a comprehensive 246page history of the 48215 aka fx and fj. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. 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. This book is the loving history of the first model holden, the 48215, known popularly as the fx and its famous successor the fj. The fj holden a favourite australian car don loffler. It is also the birth place of mr lofflers acclaimed holden book series. 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 loffler s first book, shes a beauty. Wright phd this fifth holden book by don loffler is a new initiative. 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. Illustrated throughout, includes descriptions of sedan, convertible, station wagon and utility models. Thanks to painstaking and persistent research, don has been able to assemble an amazing collection of over 500 images from blackandwhite photographs and colour slides, many of which are bound to surprise enthusiasts and readers of this book.
Here at last is don lofflers longpromised book on rare and special examples of. Here at last is don lofflers longpromised book on rare and special examples. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. In addition, don kept locating new images through his own research. For the first time, he looks at models made between 1956 and 1967 and explains why photos of the early cars still predominate.
Previous titles include shes a beauty and still holden together. Laden with facts, pics and tidbits, the greencovered tome was an admirable accomplishment. Don scott scott, don used books, rare books and new books. Book devoted to the famous australian classic car the fj holden 19531956. In addition, he kept locating new images through his own research. The last five are devoted to historic images of the vehicles in their heyday. It extends beyond the first two holden series, the 48215 fx and the fj, and comprises a chapter on each of the first 10 holden. Loffler s blog for relevant industry and educational information. Some of the chapters areback to the 40s and 50sa ship with secret cargo, the dwarf and the giant, to. The first five chapters feature such vehicles in their recent andor current state.
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. 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. 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. In addition, he is preparing a third edition of his original book, shes a beauty. 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. These two model holdens have become the most loved of all model holdens ever made. Having made contact with hundreds of people and obtained thousands of photographs. Pdf holden snapshots download full pdf book download. Don loffler has spent sixteen years researching shes a beauty. 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. Holden snapshots, don loffler shop online for books in. Holden historian don loffler is selling his treasured family home in klemzig.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. 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. Don loffler this fifth holden book by don loffler is a new initiative. Unlike many motoring enthusiasts, loffler s interest in the cars comprises a deeper interest in australian social and cultural history. Don loffler here at last is don lofflers longpromised book on rare and special examples of the first ten holden models. Don loffler has now written five outstanding books on australias own holden. It extends beyond the first two holden series, the 48215 fx and the fj, and comprises a chapter on each of the first 10. It extends beyond the first two holden series, the 48215 fx and the fj, and comprises a chapter on. Holden historian don loffler is the first to admit that his treasured klemzig home is a little unusual.
Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over. We blame the henschke riesling along with the intriguing book, holden treasures, which is. 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. Without a great team of employees, loffler simply couldnt provide the outstanding level of service our clients have come to expect.
Now with 50 extra pages includes 6 new chapters, and 100 new photos never. Wright phd this fifth holden book by don loffler is a. It is copiously illustrated with over 320 photographs in colour and black and white, and includes a wealth of stories, history and little known facts about australia. Why did steve break into song about holden historian and author, don loffler. Holden days, from the original 48215 fx to the 1966 hr by don. Holden treasures by don loffler hardcover for sale. Buy holden treasures from the 1946 prototypes to the 1966 hr by don loffler 9781743055649 2018 from. Retired australian teacher john loffler, 69, was arrested at gunpoint in the phillipines last week along with his girlfriend gladys degala, 21, on suspicion of running a vile child porn ring.
Holden historian don loffler lists ultra retro klemzig home. Holden treasures by don loffler hardcover for sale online ebay. Normal 0 false false false microsoftinternetexplorer4 up for auction is aholden bookshes a beauty. Holden days, don loffler shop online for books in australia. 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. Buy holden snapshots images from the golden years by don loffler 9781743053867 2015 from. It is amazing that, although don has already published over 1500 different photographs of fx and fj holdens in his first four books, he has tracked down another 100 new. The story of the first holdens, was published in 1998 as.
Some people guess that don is the son or relative of a holden dealer, or a former holden factory employee, or someone closely connecte. Holden treasures from the 1946 prototypes to the 1966 hr. Holden treasures, from the 1946 prototypes to the 1966 hr by don. Holden snapshots, images from the golden years by don loffler. 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. Having met don when i was living in adelaide, we both joined the 48 and fj owners club the same night. Latin linguists literary life lampooning lion lore. Don loffler 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.
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. Me and my holden by don loffler, 9781862548039, available at book depository with. Holden snapshots, images from the golden years by don. 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. 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. The book includes stories never told before, photographs never published, and a wealth of technical information. It extends beyond the first two holden series, the 48215 fx and the fj, and comprises a chapter on each of. Dec 17, 2018 thanks to painstaking and persistent research, don has been able to assemble an amazing collection of over 500 images from blackandwhite photographs and colour slides, many of which are bound to surprise enthusiasts and readers of this book. There are programs you can join to give back to the community and loffler is a leader among its peers. Holden days, don loffler, 9781743051153 at booksdirect. Starting with the 48215 series, produced from 1948 to 1953, right through to the hr series which.
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