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Freeman's Garage' on Parramatta Road, Summer Hill. Frank Freeman purchased this block in 1937 to build the garage and flat, in which he lived.
Uniquely, the firm that designed this Garage was Crick and Furse. Bruce Crick and Guy Furse were the architects of numerous stylish cinemas around the state, though they counted other work on their books.
The garage and flat were completed in 1938.
The former is now occupied by Industrie clothing.
Uniquely, the firm that designed this Garage was Crick and Furse. Bruce Crick and Guy Furse were the architects of numerous stylish cinemas around the state, though they counted other work on their books.
The garage and flat were completed in 1938.
The former is now occupied by Industrie clothing.
Ford Australia with the first EA Ford Falcon coming off the production line at the Broadmeadows assembly plant in Melbourne, Victoria in October 1987.
The EA Ford Falcon code named the EA 26 was launched in March 1988 with Ford Australia investing $700 million in the development program.
Total EA Ford Falcons produced from March 1988 till July 1991: 223,612.
Price when new for a 1988 EA Ford Falcon GL 3.2 Litre EFI (TBI) six-cylinder five speed manual sedan: $20,014.00.
The EA Ford Falcon code named the EA 26 was launched in March 1988 with Ford Australia investing $700 million in the development program.
Total EA Ford Falcons produced from March 1988 till July 1991: 223,612.
Price when new for a 1988 EA Ford Falcon GL 3.2 Litre EFI (TBI) six-cylinder five speed manual sedan: $20,014.00.
Two Pikes.
Two W.S. Cox Plate champions.
96 years apart.
In 1930 and 1931, Jim Pike, distant relative of Willie Pike, rode the legendary Phar Lap to back-to-back W.S. Cox Plate victories.
Nearly a century later, Willie Pike guided Cosmic Crusader to victory in the 2026 Ladbrokes Cox Plate.
A remarkable piece of racing history, made even more special as we mark 100 years of Phar Lap.
Two W.S. Cox Plate champions.
96 years apart.
In 1930 and 1931, Jim Pike, distant relative of Willie Pike, rode the legendary Phar Lap to back-to-back W.S. Cox Plate victories.
Nearly a century later, Willie Pike guided Cosmic Crusader to victory in the 2026 Ladbrokes Cox Plate.
A remarkable piece of racing history, made even more special as we mark 100 years of Phar Lap.
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