Motor Car - Holden 48-215, FX, 1950

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Summary:: This example of the 48-215 was built in October 1950 at Fishermans Bend and purchased new in November 1950 by Mr Arthur Henry Shelton of Ripponlea in Victoria. His family later recalled that "Mr Shelton snr was very fussy about his car if it rained while he was out he would dry the car when he came home and it was always covered even in the garage. It was his pride and joy." The car was also driven on holiday trips to Sydney, Adelaide and Queensland. The car was sold to a dealer and then to Mr Maxwell J. McKendry in Niddrie. In 1969 it was again sold to a dealer and was purchased by Mr R. Stewart of Doncaster in Victoria who sold it to the Museum later the same year. Some minor refurbishment was completed by GM-H in 1970. The paint colour is the original 'Nankeen Cream' factory finish.

Tagged with:	motor cars, internal combustion engines, bettle
Themes this item is part of:	Engineering Collection, Transport Collection, Holden 48-215 Motor Car, De Havilland Gipsy Major Aero Engine
Primary Classification:	ROAD TRANSPORT
Secondary Classification:	Motor Vehicles
Tertiary Classification:	motor cars
Model Name/Number:	48-215
Manufacturer:	General Motors Holden's Ltd (GMH), Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950