[Hatchblack]

I had the opportunity to look at Dr Terry's new book last night - 60 Years of Holden.
It's a great new book full of information on every Holden and in full colour.
Worth getting a hold of when it becomes available.
Well done Dr Terry!

[micklx]

I thought I had the 50 years book but I just went and looked and I've got 'Heart of the Lion' by john Wright - is this the opposition ?

[Dr Terry]

Hi Guys.

Thanks for the kind comments about my new book, after many 100s of hours spent it's good to hear.

The books are finally off the boat & at the warehouse. If anyone wants an autographed copy, I have some stock at my workshop that you can buy direct. Contact my e-mail.

bebco at bigpond dot com

Dr Terry

[MRLXSS]

Got a front cover shot?

[splosh123]

Care to explain what i can expect from this book? Just car history or everything else, always keen for a good read, especially when it is something of interest.

[CraigA]

Looking forward to reading your new book Terry.


http://www.topgear.c...?product_id=498



Terry Bebbington, the walking encyclopaedia on Holden, is back with his latest gem. Detail, detail ... beginning with Holden's pre-1948 history, this book charts Holden's course in Australia from the 48-215 to the current VE Commodore. But not just Holden's top-selling large cars, all other models are covered in the same exhaustive detail. Torana, Gemini, Barina, Camira, to the current Viva and Epica. 4WD's and commercial models are also included. There is also a section on rare prototype and concept cars that Holden has produced – including the Hurricane and the EFIJY.

This post has been edited by CraigA: 16 October 2009 - 03:09 PM

[sstorana]

Hey Dr Terry

can you suggest the best place to buy the book from?

cheers
Mick

[Dr Terry]

Thanks Craig, you beat me to it.

A quick explanation of the new book is that it is a major update of my previous '50 Years of Holden' which I wrote 10 years ago.

This version however, is in colour on gloss paper, has 352 pages & heaps more info. It has a pic of virtually every model variant.

It has 104 separate chapters, one dedicated to each model series.

Because I am a technician & not a journalist, the book is about model codes, engines, transmissions, rear axles, which model had what & so on. It's not a novel of fiction.

At the end of each chapter, every model variant is listed with their codes, option numbers & prices, then every engine, trans & diff spec is listed with their specs, carbies, option numbers & engine prefixes etc. etc.

In the appendix, I've listed all of the other specs - height, width, length, wheelbase, front & rear track, turning circle, fuel tank, kerb weight, wheel & tyre sizes, again for every variant of every model series.

I've tried to make this book to be THE Holden bible.

I would recommend purchase from Trax models, Pitstop Bookshop, Auto Book World etc, I can't play favourites, these guys are all reputable. If you're from Sydney I sell them (with a free autograph) from my workshop in Auburn.

Dr Terry

P.S. I would be glad to hear of any typos or corrections, if any are found.

[Obey 1]

How much for the Book if you don't mind me asking Dr Terry ??

Sounds like a good read !!

[Dr Terry]

The cost is $59.95

A bargain !

Dr Terry

[73BATHXU1HTBATH350]

hi dr terry,does your book have any info on bathurst xu1,s,especially the 73,any bathurst monaro info.as there doesn,t seem to be many facts on the torana,or how many there really were.

regards craig.

[stu.slr]

are you a real doctor

[dattoman]

I'll need a signed one Terry

Can you scrible a pesonal message in one and hold it for me ?

[Dr Terry]

dattoman, on 16 October 2009 - 11:38 PM, said:

I'll need a signed one Terry

Can you scrible a pesonal message in one and hold it for me ?

Hi datto.

Yes, no problems, will you be coming over to Sydney soon or do you want me to post it to you.

Dr Terry

[dattoman]

I'll be in Melbourne soon

You could post.... I'll PM you details

[gen3torrie]

could you do that for me too ??

[Dr Terry]

Hi Guys.

This postage thing gets quite complicated.

It all depends on distance, weight & size etc. etc. It seems it's very popular in Perth, of course, which is has the highest rates.

Instead of quoting several different postage rates, I just averaged them out & it works out to very close to $10 for postage & packaging.

So, I will make the offer of an autographed copy, for everyone on the GMH-Torana forum for $70 each including GST, packing & postage. (2 copies would be $130)

I already have interest from dattoman & gen3torrie, I'm happy to do it for anyone else interested.

Dr Terry

[1072]

Hi doc. cant get a pm through to you but would love your book . Do you have a contact no. or email address. Thanks Ron

[Dr Terry]

E-mail address is bebco at bigpond dot com

Dr Terry

[Quagmire]

Dr Terry, on 19 October 2009 - 01:38 PM, said:

Hi Guys.

This postage thing gets quite complicated.

It all depends on distance, weight & size etc. etc. It seems it's very popular in Perth, of course, which is has the highest rates.

Instead of quoting several different postage rates, I just averaged them out & it works out to very close to $10 for postage & packaging.

So, I will make the offer of an autographed copy, for everyone on the GMH-Torana forum for $70 each including GST, packing & postage. (2 copies would be $130)

I already have interest from dattoman & gen3torrie, I'm happy to do it for anyone else interested.

Dr Terry

me too

[enderwigginau]

This is the second best resource for Torana fans - because they can talk to you here Terry, so we're Number 1!!!

Grant..

[CHOPPER]

So Terry, if you can PM me where to post a money order or bank cheque, I'll get cracking.

[A9X]

Best put me down for one too!

[slr_v8]

CHOPPER, on 20 October 2009 - 02:44 PM, said:

So Terry, if you can PM me where to post a money order or bank cheque, I'll get cracking.

I'll take one too. Just need payment details.

Cheers.

[lx5008]

does it tell us about the real 1984 bathurst winner 05 VK HDT BROCK thats been sitting at bathurst since 1984?