Among all the makers of toy car models in the years before 1970 relatively few did the Australian Holden as a die-cast model. General Motors Holden to give a more specific title.
This gallery combines all the Holden toy car models in my collection.
Most of these are the die-cast Micro Model toys from the late 1950’s or 1960’s in Melbourne and the ones made in New Zealand from the Micro moulds.
L & I Glenn Pty Ltd Holden Sedan FJ model in blue plastic with white interior.
This FJ Holden model is around 24cms long (approx 10" inches) .
It is missing a front wheel.
The front grill is also white and is missing a couple of small pieces.
The Glenn FJ Holden model would be around 1:18 in todays modelling world.
The base is a cream colour and is glued into the upper body.
A close up of the base shows the impression of the maker "Glenn Melb Cat No 3/48"
The interior is white and features a dashboard and steering wheel that are both accurate to the original vehicle.
The view from the drivers side of the steering wheel, dashboard and seats.
This model is missing the rear bumper bar but is still very original.
There is a friction drive inside the engine compartment in the front. This one is seized and I am reluctant to try and take it apart for repairs.
The inside view of a wheel shows that the outside view of the white plastic is an insert or is covered by the black coating on the inside face. The wheel appears to be force / friction fitted to the axle.
The axle stub shows the crimping that would provide the friction to retain the wheels to the axles.
Weico / Kookaburra Series Holden sedan EK series red with white/cream roof
Weico / Kookaburra Series Holden sedan EK series red with white/cream roof
Weico / Kookaburra Series Holden sedan EK series red with white/cream roof
Clint says
December 4, 2013 at 1442G’day mate,
I have come across a WEICO EH Holden 1/87 scale still in it’s original display packaging.
The car is flawless but the packaging has some slight damage due to being in a box of assorted bits and pieces, though it (the protruded plastic) could be pretty well straightened out and it would be hardly noticeable. There is a very small tear in the cardboard (about 3mm) on the left hand side of the cardboard backing but again this seems it could be repaired so as un-noticeable.
I am interested in selling it if you happen to know anyone in the market but before I put it on ebay I thought I’d drop you a line as it seems you do not have that one listed at least: in your collection.
Just wondering if you could let me know roughly how much they are worth?
Please give me an email or feel free to drop me a line.
Kind Regards
Clint 0416721462
Bob says
April 26, 2016 at 2250Ok I’m not wanting to buy but most model cars around that scale in Australia on ebay seem to be going for around $59-$60 mark ok Hope that helps?
Bob