Description

Take the Wheel: A Fond Look Back at the HD and HR Holdens

By Glenn Flinkenberg

Product Information

UPC: 9780473648541
Product Type: Paperback / Book
Author: Glenn Flinkenberg
Genre: Automotive History, Classic Cars, Australian Motoring
Language: English
Pages: Approximate page count typical for automotive history books (please confirm)
Publisher: Catch Phrase Media Ltd. Self Publishing
Publication Date: 2024

Overview

Take the Wheel offers a nostalgic journey into the world of two iconic Australian car models: the HD and HR Holdens of the mid-1960s. Written by dedicated enthusiast Glenn Flinkenberg, this book celebrates the social and cultural backdrop of the Swinging Sixties in Australia and New Zealand—a period marked by growing economic prosperity and family-centered lifestyles.

The HD and HR Holdens were the quintessential cars for Sunday drives, capturing the hearts of many families and motoring fans. Through decades of collecting memorabilia—vintage advertisements, sales brochures, road tests, photographs, and personal stories—Flinkenberg shares the rich history, including tales of what may be the world's most travelled HD, and his personal adventures traveling Australia in his own HD Holden.

This book is both a tribute and a heartfelt remembrance of these beloved vehicles, written by an author whose passion for Holdens spans over 50 years. For anyone interested in classic cars or Australian automotive heritage, Take the Wheel is a drive down memory lane filled with charm, history, and the spirit of an era that shaped Australian motoring.

A book for HD and HR enthusiasts, written by a HD and HR enthusiast! Glenn Flinkenberg spent over 50 years accumulating HD and HR memorabilia, and now wants to share them with like-minded fans. This book is a celebration of those two iconic models, written by a passionate Holden man who, like many others, still finds it hard to believe that this great Australian icon no longer exists.

About the Author

Glenn Flinkenberg is a lifelong Aucklander and self-professed petrol head who has been passionate about Holdens since his teenage years. Despite beginning his career as a mechanic apprenticing ironically at a Ford dealer in the 1970s, he transitioned into real estate in 2004. Glenn was president of the Early Holden Club of Auckland for over 20 years and also served as fleet manager for Holden New Zealand for five years. An accomplished Toastmaster, his other interests include ocean swimming and motorsport, having competed in various racing and rallying events driving cars like the Torana XU-1, Datsun 1600, and Escort 1500.

Product Features

Format: Paperback book (or specify hardcover if applicable)
Content: Detailed history and personal stories about HD and HR Holden models
Includes: Memorabilia images, advertisements, and road test excerpts
Target Audience: Classic car enthusiasts, Australian automotive historians, Holden fans

Interesting Facts

The book highlights one of the most travelled HD Holdens in the world, tracing the author’s extensive journey across Australia.
Glenn Flinkenberg’s collection of HD and HR Holden memorabilia spans over five decades, providing rare insights and authentic historical content.
The HD and HR Holdens are celebrated as Australian cultural icons that symbolized the family Sunday drive tradition during the prosperous 1960s.

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