Holden museum to commemorate end of an era
Trafalgar Holden Museum will commemorate the end of Holden production in Australia with a massive gathering of Holden vehicles in the town in October.
The museum will celebrate the history of the iconic car manufacturer just two days after the last Australian-made Holden rolls off the line on 20 October.
According to Trafalgar Holden Museum committee president, Neil Joiner, the event on Sunday 22 October will give Holden the “spectacular send-off it deserves” and aims to attract Holdens of all models, spanning the company’s 69-year history of making cars in Australia.
“Holden has been a major part of the Australian motoring industry for such a long time and has touched all Australians in some way over the years,” Mr Joiner said.
“It is incredibly sad to see production in Australia come to an end, but we are determined to celebrate the history of the company and the many iconic cars it has produced.
“Holden has been a major employer throughout most states of Australia and has employed Australians since its inception in 1856 as a leather goods manufacturer.
“We want to commemorate and celebrate Holden’s fantastic contribution to our country with a Holden gathering of epic proportions.”
Mr Joiner said he hoped all Holden enthusiasts would get behind the mass gathering and encouraged anyone wanting further information to contact the museum to be added to its mailing list.
Trafalgar Holden Museum is located at 74 Waterloo Road, Trafalgar and is open from 10am-5pm weekends and public holidays (closed New Year’s Day). It is also open on weekdays by appointment.
The museum has a vast collection of Holden cars and memorabilia from the company’s early days as a leather goods manufacturer, to the present day.
Entry is $10 adults, $25 families, $7.50 seniors, $2.50 children aged 8-15 (children under eight free). Phone 5633 1684 for further information or to make a weekday or group appointment.