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TR51.                                                                                                               FORD XP Futura Hardtop.                                                                      Released February 1965.                                                                                  This stylish Ford coupe has been one of the most asked for Trax models of recent years. With its sharp lines and steep rake of the rear pillar, this car is one of the all time classics to emerge from an Australian carmaker.

TR51. Ford XP Futura Hardtop. Trax. © 2004. Ford Falcon Coupe. Made in China. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR51B.                                                                                                             FORD XP Futura Hardtop.                                                                      Released February 1965.                                                                                  This stylish Ford coupe has been one of the most asked for Trax models of recent years. With its sharp lines and steep rake of the rear pillar, this car is one of the all time classics to emerge from an Australian carmaker.

TR51B. Ford XP Futura Hardtop. Trax. © 2004. Ford Falcon Coupe. Made in China. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR51C.                                                                                                             FORD XP Futura Hardtop.                                                                      Released February 1965.                                                                                  This stylish Ford coupe has been one of the most asked for Trax models of recent years. With its sharp lines and steep rake of the rear pillar, this car is one of the all time classics to emerge from an Australian car maker.

TR51C. Ford XP Futura Hardtop. Trax. © 2004. Ford Falcon Coupe. Made in China. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

TR51D.

Green Velvet Metallic                                                                                                             FORD XP Futura Hardtop.                                                                      Released February 1965.                                                                                  Following on from the XM Falcon the XP was the final model in the series of first generation Falcons which started with the XK in 1960, and came with the ‘torque box’ steel sub frame which added structural rigidity to the car. Futura Hardtops came standard with 14” wheels and vacuum assisted brakes and today are very popular among car enthusiasts.

TR51D. Ford XP Futura Hardtop. Trax. © 2004. Ford Falcon Coupe. Made in China. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR52                                                                                                           HOLDEN EJ Utility
Released August 1963
This EJ 2106 Utility was produced during Holden’s golden era. In the EJ’s 13-month production lifespan, the one millionth Holden was built and Holden was exporting to 45 countries.

TR52. Holden EJ Utility. Trax. Holden Ute. Made in China. © 2003. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR52B                                                                                                        HOLDEN EJ Utility
Released August 1963
This EJ 2106 Utility was produced during Holden’s golden era. In the EJ’s 13-month production lifespan, the one millionth Holden was built and Holden was exporting to 45 countries.

TR52B. Holden EJ Utility. Trax. Holden Ute. Made in China. © 2003. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR52C                                                                                                            Aussie Oil Series                                                                                      HOLDEN EJ Utility                                         Ampol                                                                                                                    Be it in the country or suburban areas, Australian motorists were always loyal to their local service station or garage. This series depicts some famous oil company liveries and the vehicles they appeared on during the mid sixties era.

TR52C. Holden EJ Utility. Trax. Holden Ute. Made in China. © 2003. Aussie Oil Series. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR53B                                                                                                            Aussie Oil Series                                                                                      HOLDEN EJ Van                                                    BP                                                                                                                           Be it in the country or suburban areas, Australian motorists were always loyal to their local service station or garage. This series depicts some famous oil company liveries and the vehicles they appeared on during the mid sixties era.

TR53B. Holden EJ Van. Trax. Holden. Made in China. © 2003. Aussie Oil Series. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR54                                                                                                           HOLDEN EH Utility
Released August 1963
Despite maintaining the rear sections of the model it replaced, the EH 2106 Utility benefited from the many mechanical upgrades that were introduced with the entire EH line up. Even after 40 years, the EH Ute continues to enjoy cult status in Aussie motoring circles.

TR54. Holden EH Utility. Trax. Holden Ute. Made in China. © 2003. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR54B                                                                                                        HOLDEN EH Utility
Released August 1963
Despite maintaining the rear sections of the model it replaced, the EH 2106 Utility benefited from the many mechanical upgrades that were introduced with the entire EH line up. Even after 40 years, the EH Ute continues to enjoy cult status in Aussie motoring circles.

TR54B. Holden EH Utility. Trax. Holden Ute. Made in China. © 2003. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR54C                                                                                                        HOLDEN EH Utility
Released August 1963
Despite maintaining the rear sections of the model it replaced, the EH 2106 Utility benefited from the many mechanical upgrades that were introduced with the entire EH line up. Even after 40 years, the EH Ute continues to enjoy cult status in Aussie motoring circles.

TR54C. Holden EH Utility. Trax. Holden Ute. Made in China. © 2003. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR54D                                                                                                            Aussie Oil Series                                                                                      HOLDEN EH Utility                                                                                     Golden Fleece                                                                                                       Be it in the country or suburban areas, Australian motorists were always loyal to their local service station or garage. This series depicts some famous oil company liveries and the vehicles they appeared on during the mid sixties era.

TR54D. Holden EH Utility. Trax. Holden Ute. Made in China. © 2003. Aussie Oil Series. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR54E                                                                  NASCO                                                                                                      HOLDEN EH Utility                                                                                  Released August 1963Known throughout the Aussie motor trade as NASCO for short, the National Automotive Service Company was Holden's specialist subsidiary supplying genuine Holden accessories.

TR54E. NASCO. Holden EH Utility. Trax. Holden Ute. Made in China. © 2003. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR54F                                                                                                        RAAF                                                                                                        HOLDEN EH Utility                                                                                  Released August 1963                                                                                      The EH series quickly proved itself across all four body styles in both private and government contract work. On a national level, the EH Ute also saw service in the Australian armed forces as depicted in this Royal Australian Air Force livery.

TR54F. RAAF. Holden EH Utility. Trax. Holden Ute. Made in China. © 2003. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR54G                                                                                                        Centennial Coal                                                                                        HOLDEN EH Utility                                                                                  Released August 1963                                                                                      Centennial Coal - 20th Birthday, July 2009: Preston Coal was established in 1989 when it produced 200,000 tonnes for both export and local industrial markets. Domestic coal was often delivered in 20kg bags. It became Centennial Coal in 1994. Today Centennial produces 20 million tonnes of coal per annum, exporting in shipments of up to 125,000 tonnes.

TR54G. Centennial Coal. Holden EH Utility. Trax. Holden Ute. Made in China. © 2003. Trax. Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR55                                                                                                         Centenary Edition                                                                                    HOLDEN EH Van                                                                                            RAA South Australia                                                                             Launched - August 1963                                                                                  The Royal Automobile Association was formed in 1903 and was granted the 'Royal' prefix from King George V in 1928. Commissioned by the RAA, this model is a faithful reproduction of the EH panel van used up until the early seventies. This model salutes the RAA's proud history of the past 100 years.

TR55. Holden EH Van. RAA South Australia. Holden. Made in China. © 2003. Centenary Edition. RAA South Australia. Trax. The Originals. Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR55D                                                                                                            Aussie Oil Series                                                                                      HOLDEN EH Van                                                        Total                                                                                                                       Be it in the country or suburban areas, Australian motorists were always loyal to their local service station or garage. This series depicts some famous oil company liveries and the vehicles they appeared on during the mid sixties era.

TR55D. Holden EH Van. Trax. Holden. Made in China. © 2003. Aussie Oil Series. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR56B.                                                                                                       HOLDEN HD Special Sedan.                                                                  Released February 1965                                                                                    The new HD Sedan heralded many improvements, not just in exterior styling, but the interior layout provided more passenger space. In another first for Holden, the HD gave buyers the choice of three engines and two gearboxes.

TR56B. Holden HD Special Sedan. Trax. HD Holden. Made in China. © 2004. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR56C.                                                                                                       HOLDEN HD Premier Sedan.                                                                  Released February 1965                                                                           Holden's luxury sedan version had all the trimmings of the day and the more powerful 179 engine as standard. With a starting price of $2300 when new, the car soon found a home in many an executive's garage.

TR56C. Holden HD Premier Sedan. Trax. HD Holden. Made in China. © 2004. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

TR56D

HOLDEN HD Premier Sedan

Released February 1965

Holden's luxury sedan version had all the trimmings of the day and the more powerful 179 engine as standard. With a starting price of $2300 when new, the car soon found a home in many an executive's garage.

TR56D. Holden HD Premier Sedan. Trax. HD Holden. Made in China. © 2004. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR57                                                                                                           HOLDEN HD Special Station Sedan                                                      Released February 1965                                                                                    The new HD Station Sedan heralded many improvements, not just in exterior styling, but the interior layout provided increased load length and passenger space.

TR57. Holden HD Special Station Sedan. Trax. HD Holden. Made in China. © 2004. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR57C                                                                                                                        HOLDEN HD Premier Station Sedan                                                     Released February 1965                                                                                    The new HD Station Sedan heralded many improvements, not just in exterior styling, but the interior layout provided increased load length and passenger space.

TR57C. Holden HD Premier Station Sedan. Trax. HD Holden. Made in China. © 2004. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

TR57D

Crocus Cream

HOLDEN HD Wagon – Port Augusta Ambulance Service

Released February 1965

A totally new design for Holden , the public became quietly distrustful towards the HD after an initial high demand. But the powerful yet economical engines and roomy interior of the sedans and wagons proved ideal for the Port Augusta Ambulance Service in the demanding South Australian red dust.

TR57D. Holden HD Wagon. Trax. HD Holden. Made in China. © 2004. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Icons. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR58                                                                                                           HOLDEN HJ Flat Bed One-Tonner Cab-Chassis                                 Released October 1974                                                                                 Unlike the rest of Holden's new HJ range, the One-Tonner carried on the same body shape was its predecessor, the HQ. The sturdy aluminium load tray was an original factory option supplied by Alcan.

TR58. Holden HJ Flat Bed One-Tonner Cab-Chassis. Trax. Holden 1-Tonner. Made in China. © 2003. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR58B                                                                                                        HOLDEN HJ Flat Bed One-Tonner Cab-Chassis                                 Released October 1974                                                                                 Unlike the rest of Holden's new HJ range, the One-Tonner carried on the same body shape was its predecessor, the HQ. The sturdy aluminium load tray was an original factory option supplied by Alcan.

TR58B. Holden HJ Flat Bed One-Tonner Cab-Chassis. Trax. Holden 1-Tonner. Made in China. © 2003. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR59                                                                                                           HOLDEN HQ Monaro GTS 4-Door                                                        Released March 1973                                                                                        The GTS 4-Door Monaro followed the successful test market of the SS in the previous year. The 253 engine was standard on the GTS, but could be optioned up to more powerful combinations. Exterior colour selection varied greatly, with available colours changing throughout the model run.

TR59. Holden HQ Monaro GTS 4-Door. Trax. Made in China. HQ Holden. Top Gear Pty Ltd  1997. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR59B                                                                                                        HOLDEN HQ Monaro GTS 4-Door                                                        Released March 1973                                                                                        The GTS 4-Door Monaro followed the successful test market of the SS in the previous year. The 253 engine was standard on the GTS, but could be optioned up to more powerful combinations. Exterior colour selection varied greatly, with available colours changing throughout the model run.

TR59B. Holden HQ Monaro GTS 4-Door. Trax. Made in China. HQ Holden. Top Gear Pty Ltd  1997. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR60                                                                                                           HOLDEN VB Commodore SL Sedan
Released November 1978
The launch of Holden’s VB Commodore was the start of a vehicle that would take the marque well into the next millennium. While the body design was based on the company’s German Opal, the engines were all Australian.

TR60. Holden VB Commodore SL Sedan. Holden Commodore. Trax. Made in China. © 2005. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR60B                                                                                                        HOLDEN VB Commodore SL Sedan
Released November 1978
The launch of Holden’s VB Commodore was the start of a vehicle that would take the marque well into the next millennium. While the body design was based on the company’s German Opal, the engines were all Australian.

TR60B. Holden VB Commodore SL Sedan. Holden Commodore. Trax. Made in China. © 2005. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR60C                                                                                                          HOLDEN VB Commodore SL/E sedan
Holden's first upmarket Commodore, the SL/E offered the 4.2 litre V8 as standard when it was first released and included a 3.3 litre six as an option the following year. This version retailed for $10,513..

TR60C. Holden VB Commodore SL/E sedan. Holden Commodore. Trax. Made in China. © 2005. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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TR60D                                                                                                           Bathurst Racing Series                                                                            HOLDEN VB Commodore                                                                                Pete Gulson/Ian Geoghegan                                                                     Despite finishing 3rd outright in the "Great Race" of 1980, this eye-catching entry was to lay the foundation for the General's future Bathurst success being among the few Commodores tackling the mountain for the first time.

TR60D. Holden VB Commodore. Holden Commodore. Trax. Made in China. © 2005. Trax. Original Australian Motoring Legends. Top Gear. Trax. Top Gear Pty Ltd.

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