LAST DRINKS

I bought my first copy of Wheels in March 1965. I still have it. In fact, I have every issue from May 1953 so you could say I’m a fan.

There have been many outstanding issues/stories over these last 60-plus years and your November tribute to Holden and the end of vehicle manufacturing in Australia was one of those.

A hugely emotional and evocative subject – the closing down of an Australian icon – had to be handled with gravitas and respect. Your coverage was absolutely outstanding. Glenn Flinkenberg, Kohimarama, NZ

It’s mighty sad to not have a Holden factory anymore. I believe GM will likely axe the Holden name in the next five years from GM vehicles as none of what is sold here is built in a Holden factory. What will it be? Buick or Chevrolet? Make your choice, people. Sandy Guy, Wynnum, Qld

We have just returned from our annual trip from the Sunshine Coast to Wagga Wagga for the second time in our VF Calais V a trip we’ve done for the last nine years in Mazdas, Subarus and Toyotas. None match the Calais for comfort and standard equipment.

What can the Australian public expect now that Ford and Holden are no longer manufacturing in Australia? Cars that are overpriced, underequipped and far too expensive to maintain? Darryl Armstrong, Coolum Beach, Qld

I’ve been reading Wheels for over 40 years and never miss an issue. The November 2017 edition was an obvious highlight, chronicling the history of Holden in Australia. Whilst I admire the writing skills of all the staff currently on board at this terrific magazine it was a real highlight to read Phil Scott’s article ‘The General’s Generation’. He is fair dinkum the best story teller the magazine has ever had. Thank you for including him in this special collector’s edition.

“None match the Calais for comfort and standard equipment”