Holden Workhorses Stamp Collection - Australian Postal Stamps




Item Description


A comprehensive stamp collection celebrating Holden vehicles serving the nation since 1948. This curated collection features Australian postal stamps depicting iconic Holden workhorses across multiple decades of service to Australian communities.




Collection Contents


The collection includes multiple stamp sheets featuring:


• 1951 48-215 Holden Utility, Farming

• 1952 48-215 Holden Utility, Australian Army

• 1953 EJ Panel Van, Shaping Service, Victoria

• 1953 FJ Holden Police, Tasmania

• 1955 FJ Holden Police Traffic Patrol, Tasmania

• 1956 FE Holden Police, Victoria

• 1958 FC Holden Taxi Cab, NSW

• 1960 FB Holden RACV, Beechworth, Victoria

• 1963 EH Holden NRMA, NSW

• 1963 EH Holden Utility, Farming

• 1964 EH Holden St John Ambulance, Tasmania

• 1966 HR Holden St John Ambulance, Victoria

• 1968 HK Holden Monaro, Millersville Service, Victoria

• 1972 HQ Holden, NSW

• 1979 HZ Holden Kingswood SL Police, Tasmania

• 1982 WB Holden Kingswood NRMA, NSW

• 1981 VH Commodore Police, Tasmania

• 1984 Holden VK Commodore Police, Victoria

• 1988 Holden TF Rodeo NRMA, NSW

• 2016 Holden VF11 Commodore Police

• 2017 Holden Colorado, Saviour

• 2018 Holden ZB Commodore Victoria Police, South Australia

• 2018 Holden ZB Commodore Safety Car, South Australia



Condition


Stamps are in excellent condition, housed in protective plastic sleeves within the original presentation folder. The collection showcases pristine examples of Australian postal stamps spanning from the 1950s through to 2018, documenting the evolution of Holden vehicles in service roles.




Historical Significance


This collection represents a unique intersection of Australian automotive heritage and postal history. Each stamp depicts a genuine Holden vehicle that served critical functions across Australian communities—from police and ambulance services to farming and utility work. The chronological progression illustrates the development of Holden's workhorse vehicles over seven decades, from the iconic FJ through to modern Commodore and Colorado models.




Presentation


The collection is presented in an official Holden-branded folder with accompanying informational text describing Holden's contribution to Australian society. The folder features the distinctive Holden lion logo and includes detailed historical context about each vehicle depicted.




Collectibility


This is a complete, curated collection ideal for Australian automotive enthusiasts, stamp collectors, and Holden heritage enthusiasts. The stamps document the practical, working role Holden vehicles played in essential services across Australia, making this both a philatelic and automotive historical record.




Sold as pictured. Inspection recommended prior to bidding.

Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia