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Streamlux Holden
Streamlux (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. was an Australian maker of small die-cast model vehicles, active in Melbourne during the 1950s. Its nine-model miniature range included a Massey Ferguson tractor, Holden FE sedan, Austin commercial vehicles, a Volkswagen Combi bus, a Mercedes-Benz racing car, a Commer coach and a Volkswagen sedan. The miniatures were about 1:80 to 1:85 scale and bore Streamlux Australia markings. The maker also produced a larger Holden FE sedan model in 1957, at about 1:36 scale.
- Founded
- 195
- Countries
- Australia
- Locations
- Melbourne, Australia
- Founders
- Unknown
The story of Streamlux Holden
Streamlux (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. made die-cast model vehicles in Melbourne during the 1950s. Its miniature series comprised nine vehicles: a Massey Ferguson tractor, Holden FE sedan, Austin truck, Austin petrol tanker, Volkswagen Combi bus, Mercedes-Benz W196 racer, Commer coach, Austin tip truck and Volkswagen sedan. The models were about 1:80 to 1:85 scale; several used related castings, including three Austin commercial vehicles sharing a cab and chassis. Streamlux markings appeared on the models’ bases.
In 1957 Streamlux produced a larger, approximately 1:36 scale Holden FE sedan, in a small quantity and with General Motors’ permission. The miniature range ended by 1962, when Streamlux sold its dies to Underwood Engineering in New Zealand. Underwood used the dies in its Fun Ho! miniature range, initially retaining Streamlux and Australian markings on some castings before altering them. Streamlux dies were also used to remake the larger Holden model in 1977 for sale as a kit through Melbourne’s Model Cars of the World.
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