Who is more Australian Holden or Ford?

[billy302]

Originally Posted by 302 XC

The first 3 prototype 48-215 (FX) holdens were produced o/s
And regoed here as chevs

The 48-215 was always promoted as "Australias own"
But the manufacture name Holden goes along way back than 1948

Correct the first 3 FX Holdens were indeed licensed in the USA as Chevs.
HMBB Holden Motor Body Builders built cars for many different manufacturer's in the 1920s including Overland, Chevrolet, Durant, Hupmobile and Dodge but I don't think they ever did bodies for ford. Ford had their own plant.
Holden History Quote
In 1924 "Holden's Motor Body Builders" became the sole Australian body builder for General Motors vehicles and had an output of over 22,000 bodies (over 11,000 for GM) in 65 different body styles.
End Quote

Holden 48/215 (FX)
1948 - 1953
Prime Minister Ben Chifley launched the car 'made in Australia, for Australia' in 1948, and nobody guessed what a runaway success this plain and practical sedan would immediately prove to be. Australians took the Holden straight to their hearts, commencing a love affair that continues to this day.

This is probably where it all came from. It says made in Australia
It says nothing about Australian Designed or Owned. What advertising can do when backed by the Prime Minister.