{"product_id":"australian-cars-the-collection-issue-55-holden-fj-panel-van-1954","title":"Australian Cars The Collection Issue 55 Holden FJ Panel Van 1954","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the golden age of Australian motoring with the Holden FJ Panel Van, the hardworking cousin of the car that put a nation on wheels. Launched in December 1953, just months after the FJ sedan range redefined what Australians expected from their own home-grown car, the panel van gave tradesmen, retailers, and small businesses a rugged, practical way to share in the FJ's success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on the same platform as the FJ Standard and Special sedans, the panel van kept the series' unmistakable face — that broad, toothy chrome grille and round headlamps that Australians took to instantly — while trading rear seats and a boot for a full enclosed cargo bay behind the front bench. Power came from Holden's proven \"Grey\" 2.2-litre six-cylinder engine, mated to a three-speed column-shift manual, delivering the same dependable performance that had already made the FJ range a familiar sight on every street corner. The FJ series as a whole ran from October 1953 to June 1956, with roughly 170,000 cars finding homes across Australia — a remarkable achievement for a country still finding its feet as a motoring nation, and the panel van played its own quiet but essential part in that story, becoming the backbone of countless delivery fleets and small enterprises during the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis precise 1:43 scale replica captures the character of the Holden FJ Panel Van — its cheerful chrome grille, rounded fenders, and boxy cargo body that made it as beloved on the job as the FJ sedan was in the driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Holden FJ Panel Van is meticulously reproduced in high-quality die-cast metal, with details faithful to the original that capture its signature chrome grille, round headlamps, and enclosed cargo body. Rubber tires and swiveling wheels add a touch of realism to this beloved model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece comes accompanied by a captivating magazine filled with articles from that era, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of Australian automotive, sourced from the archives of the renowned publication Wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully reproduced model at 1:43 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality die-cast metal for exceptional durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise detailing for maximum authenticity — including the signature FJ chrome grille, round headlamps, and enclosed panel van body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber tires and swiveling wheels for heightened realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelive the dawn of a golden decade in Australian motoring with this iconic model. Add the Holden FJ Panel Van to your Australian Cars collection today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Baby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48360117797053,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/2174\/9640\/files\/AC-img-produit-55-large.webp?v=1788329954","url":"https:\/\/www.onebaby.com.au\/products\/australian-cars-the-collection-issue-55-holden-fj-panel-van-1954","provider":"One Baby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}