1961 Holden on display

17 August 1961 to 2 September 1961

1961 Holden on display

17 August 1961 to 2 September 1961

A crowd of people, including boys in school uniforms, gathered around a Blackwell Motors exhibit of the new 1961 model of Holden at the Industries Fair.

Contributors note: "Christchurch 1961. Photos of a Holden car show, at Blackwell Motors. Families viewing a new 1961 Holden, several schoolboys in their uniforms."

Creator: Peter Basire

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2025 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

Reference ID: CCL-PH25-BaNe-0021

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