Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 Beginnings and the 48-215 Chapter 2 The Classic Era Begins Chapter 3 The Model FJ (1953-1956) Chapter 4 Old Holdens in Competition Chapter 5 Series FE-FC-FB Chapter 6 The Holden Hobby Person Chapter 7 Series EK-EJ-EH Chapter 8 Series HD-HR-HK Chapter 9 Torana 1969-1980 Chapter 10 Tribute to Peter Brock Chapter 11 Series HK-HT-HG-HQ-HJ-HX-HZ Chapter 12 Holden Dealer Team, Holden Special Vehicles Chapter 13 Holden Commodore 1978-2017 Chapter 14 Holden Monaro 2001-2004 Chapter 15 Special Concept Models Chapter 16 GM Celebrates its 100th Anniversary: 1908-2008 Chapter 17 Holden Beyond 2000

About the Author

Joel Wakely left the family concern in 1958 to start his first business venture in the automotive industry: a new BP service station. It was here he got involved in a Holden racing team. After working for Bob Jane-T Mart for 7 years he started a 30-year career in the car rental industry with Avis Rent-a-Car Australia and later Dollar Rent-a-Car. After a short retirement, Joel's passion for cars led him to start another new business: Avant-Garde Detailing, specialising in the restoration and detailing of prestige and unique vehicles. Now in his second retirement, Joel has turned to writing, beginning with Legends of the 48-215, a book centred on his personal involvement with many drivers of this early model and their unique cars