Hi Holden lovers
The title sounds a bit posh maybe for FX/FJ Holdens but they have found their way to being copied in various art forms The concrete FJ ute garden ornament springs to mind for one
At the local Vinnies shop the other day I found this wall clock with an artistic representation of an FJ on it It's about 28cm x 22cm and from what I can gather the metal artwork is pewter (or an imitation of it) infilled with enamel and mounted on a piece of plastic with a frosted glass appearance. The flash photo doesn't really do it justice. I snapped it up for $10 and thought it might look good as the wall clock in the Debonair but its too big to fit between the cupboard doors Anyway, fitted a battery and it runs like a clock and makes a nice addition to my den.
A sticker on the back gives a web address of http://www.pewtees.com.au and when I checked it out they have all sorts of similar bits and pieces but no FJ clock shown, only flowers, Opera House etc for $25, so I actually managed a bargain for a change There is an email address for enquiries.
Then I remembered our trip to the Easter Show at Homebush last year. The first time since it moved and my first visit in over 20 years It wasn't the fun it used to be when I was a kid but I did find some interesting bits in the arts and crafts type exhibits. One was a cake in the shape of an FJ and I had to take a picture, even though I'm not really into Holdens What a shame to cut it
I dare say there are lots of artistic things that have used the FX/FJ for inspiration, anyone got any to add
George