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TR21
HOLDEN EK
Standard
Sedan
Released - May
1961
The release of
the EK was a major leap forward for Holden in that this model introduced the
company's first transmission. Another first for the EK was the use of
electric windscreen washers as opposed to earlier model vacuum units. |
TR21. Holden EK Standard Sedan. Made in China.
Trax. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR21B
HOLDEN EK
Standard
Sedan
Released - May
1961
The release of
the EK was a major leap forward for Holden in that this model introduced the
company's first transmission. Another first for the EK was the use of
electric windscreen washers as opposed to earlier model vacuum units. |
TR21B. Holden EK Standard Sedan. Made in
China. Trax. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR21C
HOLDEN EK Special
Sedan
Released - May
1961
With more
luxury and more chrome than the Standard model, the EK Special was the choice
of business executives and well to do families of the time. During its life,
Holden manufactured some 150,214 EK models in total.. |
TR21C. Holden EK Special Sedan. Made in China.
Trax. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR21D
HOLDEN EK
Special
Sedan
Released - May
1961
This Trax release features for the first time, Holden's
introduction of the three-speed "Hydromatic"
auto transmission. |
TR21D. Holden EK Special Sedan. Made in China.
Trax. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR21E
HOLDEN EK
Special
Sedan
Released - May
1961
This Trax release features for the first time, Holden's
introduction of the three-speed "Hydromatic"
auto transmission. |
TR21E. Holden EK Special Sedan. Made in China.
Trax. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR21F
HOLDEN EK
Special Sedan
Released May
1961
During the era
of the EK, Holden used over 4000 individual suppliers from across Australia
and operated 10 production plants. The Special with an automatic transmission
could be had for $2,576. |
TR21F. Holden EK Special Sedan. Made in China.
Trax. Trax. Original
Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top
Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR21G Euro
Gold/Fowlers Ivory HOLDEN EK
Premier
Sedan
Released May
1961
Based on an
original, this model has been crafted by Trax to
celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic Holden EK. There are
numerous examples of factory fitted running gear as well as Metallic paint on
this original that were not introduced until the later release of the EJ
Premier. 50th
Anniversary Edition. |
TR21G. Holden EK Premier Sedan. Made in China.
Trax. Trax. Australian
Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR22
HOLDEN HZ
Sandman
Ute
Released -
October
1977
Marketed as the
Beaut Ute. Wide open spaces for wide open possibilities, the Sandman Ute
included Radial Tuned Suspension, four quartz halogen headlights and a 70.4
litre fuel tank. |
TR22. 8025. Holden HZ Sandman Ute. Trax. © Trax Corporation Pty.
Ltd. 1993. 8025. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR22C
HOLDEN HZ
Sandman
Ute
Released
October
1977
Marketed as the
Beaut Ute. Wide open spaces for wide open possibilities, the Sandman Ute
included Radial Tuned Suspension, four quartz halogen headlights and a 70.4
litre fuel tank. |
TR22C. 8025. Holden HZ Sandman Ute. Trax. © Trax Corporation Pty.
Ltd. 1993. 8025. Made in China. Trax. Original
Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top
Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR22D
HOLDEN HZ
Sandman
Ute
Released
October
1977
Marketed as the
Beaut Ute. Wide open spaces for wide open possibilities, the Sandman Ute
included Radial Tuned Suspension, four quartz halogen headlights and a 70.4
litre fuel tank. |
TR22D. 8025. Holden HZ Sandman Ute. Trax. © Trax Corporation Pty.
Ltd. 1993. 8025. Made in China. Trax. Australian
Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR23
HOLDEN HZ
Sandman Van
Released -
October
1977
Aimed at the
youth market, the Sandman was offered with GTS trim and a 4.8 litre V8
engine. Seldom seen on the road today, Sandman vans are closely protected by
current owners. |
TR23. 8025. Holden HZ Sandman Van. Trax. © Trax Corporation Pty.
Ltd. 1993. 8025. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR23D
HOLDEN HZ
Sandman
Van
Released
October 1977
Aimed at the
youth market, the Sandman was offered with GTS trim and a 4.8 litre V8
engine. Seldom seen on the roads today, Sandman vans are closely protected by
current owners. |
TR23D. 8025. Holden HZ Sandman Van. Trax. © Trax Corporation Pty.
Ltd. 1993. 8025. Made in China. Trax. Australian
Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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8005. Ford Falcon XT GT. Trax.
Made in Hong Kong. Trax. Australian Motoring
History. Trax Model Products Pty. Ltd. |
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TR24C
30TH
ANNIVERSARY
EDITION
FORD Falcon XT
GT
Released -
March 1968
Only 1,415
units of the GT were produced in 1968 and 1969. They were fitted with a 5
litre V8 engine. |
TR24C. Ford Falcon XT GT. Trax.
Made in China. 30th Anniversary Edition. Trax.
The Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR24D
FORD Falcon XT
GT
Released -
March
1968
Only 1,415 units
of the GT were produced in 1968 and 1969. They were fitted with a 5 litre V8
engine. |
TR24D. Ford Falcon XT GT. Trax.
Made in China. Trax. The Originals. Australian
Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR24E
FORD XT
Fairmont Sedan
Released April
1968
Top of the line
Fairmont came with Fordomatic transmission as
standard; as well as reclining front bucket seats, carpet and courtesy lights
on all four doors. All luxury features for that era! |
TR24E. Ford XT Fairmont Sedan. Trax. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR24F
BATHURST RACING
SERIES
FORD XT GT
Falcon
Geoghegan
Brothers
No less than
eight GT Falcons made up class D for the great race of 1968, with the fastest
of the Falcon GT qualifiers being this entry of Leo and Ian Geoghegan. |
TR24F. Ford XT GT Falcon. Trax.
Made in China. Bathurst Racing Series. Geoghegan
Brothers. Trax. Original Australian Motoring
Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR24G
FORD XT GT
Falcon
London to
Sydney
Marathon
The London to
Sydney Marathon was perhaps the toughest motoring event in the world in this
era. In 1968 three Falcon GT's were entered with
this entry, driven by Ian Vaughan finishing third. To celebrate the 25th
anniversary of the event the same car and driver completed the trip again in
1993 to finish second. What an achievement! |
TR24G. Ford XT GT Falcon. Trax.
Made in China. London To Sydney Marathon. Trax.
Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR24H Regent Taxis –
Gold Coast FORD XT Falcon
Sedan
Released March
1968 More powerful
engines came with the XT as well as a number of new safety features. The new
XT Falcon would set owners back $2,230. |
TR24H. Ford XT Falcon Sedan. Trax. Made in China Trax.
Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear
Pty Ltd. |
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TR25
HOLDEN 48/215
Ute
Released -
January
1951
This workhorse
version of the famous sedan became an instant hit with city tradesmen and the
man on the land. Its generous load area had removable liner panels. |
TR25. Holden 48/215 Ute. Trax.
Made in China. Trax. The Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR25C
HOLDEN 50 -
2106 Utility
Released -
January
1951
This workhorse
version of the famous sedan became an instant hit with city tradesmen and the
man on the land. Its generous load area had removable liner panels. |
TR25C. Holden 50 - 2106 Utility. Trax. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR25D
HOLDEN 50 -
2106 Utility
Australian
Army
The Army's
adoption of this vehicle continued its long association with GMH. In keeping
with army fleet specification, decoration was sparse, including all chrome
parts replaced with the Deep Bronze body colour. |
TR25D. Holden 50 - 2106 Utility. Trax. Made in China. Australian Army. Trax.
The Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR25E
AUSSIE OIL
SERIES
HOLDEN 50 -
2106
Utility
C.O.R
Commonwealth
Oil Refineries was first established by the Hughes' Government in 1920 in a
partnership. The C.O.R brand name was phased out and replaced by BP in the
1960's. |
TR25E. Holden 50 - 2106 Utility. Trax. Made in China. Aussie Oil Series. C.O.R. Trax. The Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top
Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR25F
AUSSIE OIL
SERIES
HOLDEN 50 -
2106 Utility
Golden
Fleece
Golden Fleece
is one of the best known petrol brands from the Golden Age of Australian
Motoring. Their enviable reputation was based on "driveway image and
service". |
TR25F. Holden 50 - 2106 Utility. Trax. Made in China. Aussie Oil Series. Golden Fleece. Trax. The Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top
Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR25J
HOLDEN 50-2106
Ute
New Moon Blue Released
January 1951 This workhorse
version of the famous sedan became an instant hit with city tradesmen and the
man on the land. Its generous load area had removable linear panels. |
TR25J. Holden 50-2106 Ute. Trax.
Made in China Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top
Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR26
FORD Falcon XK
Sedan
Released -
September 14
1960
When Ford
launched the XK Falcon, an estimated 500,000 people flocked to dealers to see
this much awaited car on announcement day. Some 68,465 XK's were produced for
23 months across a total of four different body shapes. |
TR26. Ford Falcon XK Sedan. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR26B
FORD Falcon XK
Sedan
Released - 14
September
1960
When Ford launched
the XK Falcon, an estimated 500,000 people flocked to dealers to see this
much awaited car on announcement day. Some 68,465 XK's were produced for 23
months across a total of four different body shapes. |
TR26B. Ford Falcon XK Sedan. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR26C
FORD Falcon XK
Deluxe
Sedan
Released -
September
1960
Two-tone paint
options, trim levels and decoration differentiated the Deluxe version from
the base model. |
TR26C. Ford Falcon XK Deluxe Sedan. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR26D
FORD Falcon XK
Deluxe
Sedan
Released -
September
1960
Two-tone paint
options, trim levels and decoration differentiated the Deluxe version from
the base model. |
TR26D. Ford Falcon XK Deluxe Sedan. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR26E
40TH ANNIVERSARY
ISSUE
FORD Falcon
XK
Sedan
Released -
September
1960
This Limited
Edition Trax release celebrates the 40th
Anniversary since the debut of the Ford Falcon in Australia. |
TR26E. Ford Falcon XK Sedan. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. 40th Anniversary Issue. Trax. The Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top
Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR26F
AUSSIE TAXI
SERIES
FORD XK
Falcon
Legion Cabs
(No. 1 in a series of
4)
Legion was one
of the best known cab companies in Sydney during the sixties era. |
TR26F. Ford XK Falcon. Trax.
XK Falcon. © Trax Model Products Pty. Ltd. 1996.
Made in China. Aussie Taxi Series. Legion Cabs (No. 1 in a series of 4). Trax. The Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top
Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR26G
AUSSIE TAXI
SERIES
FORD XK
Falcon
Associated
Taxis (No. 2 in a series of
4)
Ford was aiming
for a slice of the taxi market with its all new XK. The colourful livery of
Associated Taxis was well recognised in Melbourne. |
TR26G. Ford XK Falcon. Trax.
XK Falcon. © Trax Model Products Pty. Ltd. 1996.
Made in China. Aussie Taxi Series. Associated Taxis (No. 2 in a series of 4).
Trax. The Originals. Australian Motoring Legends.
Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR26H
AUSSIE TAXI
SERIES
FORD XK
Falcon
Black &
White (No. 3 in a series of
4)
Of all
Australia's capital cities, Brisbane arguably had the most cab companies.
This Black & White livery contrasted well against its local competitors. |
TR26H. Ford XK Falcon. Trax.
XK Falcon. © Trax Model Products Pty. Ltd. 1996.
Made in China. Aussie Taxi Series. Associated Taxis (No. 2 in a series of 4).
Trax. The Originals. Australian Motoring Legends.
Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR26J
AUSSIE TAXI
SERIES
FORD XK
Falcon
Silver Top (No.
4 in a series of
4)
Be it in song
or archival footage, Melbourne's Silver Top Taxis have been well documented. |
TR26J. Ford XK Falcon. Trax.
XK Falcon. © Trax Model Products Pty. Ltd. 1996.
Made in China. Aussie Taxi Series. Associated Taxis (No. 2 in a series of 4).
Trax. The Originals. Australian Motoring Legends.
Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR26K
FORD XK Falcon
Sedan
Released
September
1960
When Ford
launched the XK Falcon, an estimated 500,000 people flocked to dealers to see
this much awaited car on announcement day. Some 68,465 XK's were produced for
23 months across a total of four different body shapes. |
TR26K. Ford XK Falcon Sedan. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax. Original
Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top
Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TRG26
FORD XK Falcon
Sedan
50th
Anniversary EditionA special gold plated,
presentation model to celebrate the 50th Anniversary since the release of the
first Falcon in Australia in September 1960. |
TRG26. FORD XK Falcon Sedan. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model Products
Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax. Australia's
Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR27
FORD Falcon XK
Panel Van
Released - May
1961
The XK van's
reputation for ruggedness and practicality was soon established after its
release. Unlike most panel vans, the XK roofline was at the same height as
the sedan. |
TR27. Ford Falcon XK Panel Van. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR27B
FORD Falcon XK
Panel Van
Released - May
1961
The XK van's
reputation for ruggedness and practicality was soon established after its
release. Unlike most panel vans, the XK roofline was at the same height as
the sedan. |
TR27B. Ford Falcon XK Panel Van. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR27C
AUSSIE OIL
SERIES
FORD XK
Falcon Van
Kangaroo
Petroleum
Kangaroo
Petroleum commenced in 1959 in what was the forerunner to Southern Cross. The
kangaroo symbol was used extensively in its promotions. |
TR27C. Ford XK Falcon Van. Trax.
XK Falcon. © Trax Model Products Pty. Ltd. 1996.
Made in China. Aussie Oil Series. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR27D
AUSSIE OIL
SERIES
FORD Falcon XK
Panel
Van
Released May
1961
ESSO
Petroleum
The XK van's
reputation for ruggedness and practicality was soon established after its
release. Unlike most panel vans, the XK roofline was at the same height as
the sedan |
TR27D. Ford Falcon XK Panel Van. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Aussie Oil Series. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR28B
HOLDEN Torana LX
Hatchback
Released -
February
1976
With this LX Torana, Holden introduced its first three door hatchback
version. The car was available in four, six and eight cylinder versions and
8,527 vehicles were produced. |
TR28B. Holden Torana
LX Hatchback. Trax. © Trax
Corporation Pty. Ltd. 1994. Made in China. Trax.
The Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR28C
HOLDEN LX Torana SS A9X
Hatch
Released
September
1977
This rare A9X
optioned Torana, was unquestionably, one of the
most potent road cars ever built in Australia. Today, genuine examples
command many times their original selling price. |
TR28C. Holden LX Torana
SS A9X Hatch. Trax. © Trax
Corporation Pty. Ltd. 1994. Trax. The Originals.
Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top
Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR28D
HOLDEN LX Torana SS A9X
Hatch
Released
September
1977
This rare A9X
optioned Torana, was unquestionably, one of the
most potent road cars ever built in Australia. Today, genuine examples
command many times their original selling price. |
TR28D. Holden LX Torana
SS A9X Hatch. Trax. © Trax
Corporation Pty. Ltd. 1994. Trax. The Originals.
Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top
Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR28E
BATHURST RACING
SERIES
HOLDEN Torana
A9X
Jansen/Perkins
Bathurst '77
was to be the foundation stone for future Torana
A9X Hatchback conquests. Finishing in third spot overall, it was the first Torana entry home. |
TR28E. Holden Torana
A9X. Trax. © Trax Corporation
Pty. Ltd. 1994. Bathurst Racing Series. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR28F
HOLDEN LX Torana SS
Hatchback
Released
February 1976
Holden's
initial release of the LX Hatchback offered SL and SS versions in Australia.
The SS was the Hatch version of the SL/R sedan and could be ordered with many
different power and comfort options. |
TR28F. Holden LX Torana
SS Hatchback. Trax. © Trax
Corporation Pty. Ltd. 1994. Trax. Australian
Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR29
FORD Falcon XK
Ute
Released - May
1961
The new Falcon
utility followed in the XK style, but was considerably more workman like in
appearance. The vehicle quickly gained acceptance with farmers and
tradespeople alike. |
TR29. Ford Falcon XK Ute. Trax.
XK Falcon. © Trax Model Products Pty. Ltd. 1996.
Made in China. Trax. The Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR29B
FORD Falcon XK
Ute
Released - May
1961
The new Falcon
utility followed in the XK style, but was considerably more workman like in
appearance. The vehicle quickly gained acceptance with farmers and
tradespeople alike. |
TR29B. Ford Falcon XK Ute. Trax.
XK Falcon. © Trax Model Products Pty. Ltd. 1996.
Made in China. Trax. The Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR29C
AUSSIE OIL
SERIES
FORD XK Falcon
Utility
Neptune Oil
Company
Neptune Oil was
first registered in 1909. Their other main brand was Waratah motor spirit. |
TR29C. Ford XK Falcon Utility. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Aussie Oil Series. Trax. The Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top
Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
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TR30
FORD Falcon XK
Wagon
Released -
November
1961
Following the
successful launch of the sedan, Ford Australia released its Station Wagon
version of the XK in November 1961. It's spacious
load compartment made it a popular selection for commercial travellers and
families alike. |
TR30. Ford Falcon XK Wagon. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
|
TR30B
FORD Falcon XK Wagon
Released -
November
1961
Following the
successful launch of the sedan, Ford Australia released its Station Wagon
version of the XK in November 1961. It's spacious
load compartment made it a popular selection for commercial travellers and
families alike. |
TR30B. Ford Falcon XK Wagon. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
|
TR30C
FORD Falcon XK
Deluxe
Wagon
Released -
November
1961
Two-tone paint options,
trim levels and decoration differentiated the Deluxe version from the base
model. |
TR30C. Ford Falcon XK Deluxe Wagon. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax. The
Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax.
Top Gear Pty Ltd. |
|
TR30D
FORD XK Falcon
Wagon
Released -
November
1961
Following the
successful launch of the sedan, Ford Australia releas3ed its Station Wagon
version in November 1961. Its spacious load compartment made it a popular selection
for commercial travellers and families alike. |
TR30D. Ford XK Falcon Wagon. Trax. XK Falcon. © Trax Model
Products Pty. Ltd. 1996. Made in China. Trax.
Australia's Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top
Gear Pty Ltd. |
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