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This website is dedicated to "Australia's Own Car", The 48-215 and FJ Holden. All information
that is placed on this site is information that has been gathered over the last 25 years or so.
fxfjholden.com would love to hear from anyone that has any stories about
these wonderful motor cars, so sit back and take a ride (or click) through the
48-215 and FJ Holden motor car website.
Holden tribute for 48-215 engineer Jack Rawnsley
Pictured: Jack Rawnsley and the 48-215 taken in 2008 on the 60th anniversary of the first Holden.
Courtesy of Holden - 22 February 2011
Holden is today paying tribute to Jack Rawnsley, the last remaining engineer to have worked on the very first Holden - the 48-215 - who passed away in late February 2011 aged 99. Mr Rawnsley will be remembered as one of a small team of Holden's best engineers sent to Detroit in 1945 to develop the foundations for "Australia's Own Car". Upon his return home in 1948, he was responsible for ensuring the car designed, engineered and built in Australia was tailored for the country’s harsh local conditions - something that
Holden's have been known for ever since. Holden Chairman and Managing Director Mike Devereux said Mr Rawnsley was considered Holden royalty by employees past and present. “Jack and his colleagues were true pioneers and paved the way not just for Holden’s success, but the Australian automotive industry as a whole,” Mr Devereux said. “With Jack’s sad passing we lose a cherished link with our past but a daily reminder of his extraordinary work is his legacy of designing, engineering and manufacturing the best possible cars for Australian motorists.” Holden extends its deepest sympathies to Mr Rawnsley’s daughter Brenda, son John, extended family members and friends.
Holden 2nd Prototype. -
There is rumors circulating
the internet, that the second holden prototype has been found. fxfjholden.com
are aware of this claim. Due to the authenticity not being established and many
other reasons, fxfjholden.com does not want to be associated with this vehicle.
If any other sites on the internet suggest that this vehicle has been
authenticated by fxfjholden.com or pictures appear on this site, it is untrue
and are false claims.
34th VICTORIAN STATE TITLES will be held at Bogong reserve, Bogong avenue, Glen
Waverley on 22nd & 23rd October, 2011, Click on above image for more
information.
2012 21st AEHF NATIONALS TO BE HOSTED BY
SYDNEY FX FJ CLUB BETWEEN 28 & 31 DECEMBER 20102
"Enjoy iconic cars at the home of motor sport,
make great friends and memories. Let's drive them, share the passion and
don't hide them.."
Click on above logo for more details.
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