and some text and photos relating to the Leyland P76
The HR Holden
The FJ Holden
Holden Torana XU1 1972 Bathurst Special
Australia Post has just released a new set of stamps, featuring iconic cars.
Driving Through the Years shows off the following items of Aussie automotive history:
Model TT Ford Truck (1977)
Holden FE (1956)
Morrris 850 (1961)
Holden Sandman HX (1976)
Toyota landcruiser FJ60 (1985)
But with such a small selection, there's no way they could feature all of your favourite cars! So Louise Maher on 666 Drive asked you about the cars you loved, arriving at this list.
- Datsun 1600
- Model T Ford (Listener Nancy got her licence in one!)
- Ford Zeppa (1950's)
- XY Falcon GT (1971)
- Phase 3 GTHO Falcon 2
- 1973 XC Falcon 2-Door
- XW "Shaker" Falcon, (named after the special air-scoop built into the bonnet, you can hear them roar from a few kilometres away)
- Ford Anglia 1939 - 194?
- Holden Torana XU1 1972 Bathurst Special
- FJ Holden
- 1967 HR Holden (Still going 250,000 miles later)
- EH Holden - Doreen, 6288 5215
- Holden Kingswood Station Wagon
- Leyland P76
- Mini Cooper S
- Morris Minor
- Morris Major (2 votes)
- Morris Major Elite - with the hand-crank to get it started!
- Singer Tourer Convertible
- KE55 Toyota Corolla
- E-49 Valiant Charger (3 votes)
- VW Beetle
Though you suggsted 21 models, various versions of the Ford Falcon are clearly the most popular amongst our listeners.