Published by Modern Magazines Pty Ltd: Sydney 1954-1959
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A remarkable archive of Australian motoring history, this substantial collection comprises three complete twelve-month runs of Modern Motor magazine, professionally housed in matching binders and spanning the formative years of Australia's post-war automotive boom. First published in 1954, Modern Motor quickly established itself as one of Australia's leading motoring journals, documenting the latest developments in local and international motoring, road testing, motorsport, touring and automotive technology.
These volumes capture a particularly fascinating period in Australian automotive history, covering the arrival of new Holden models, British and European imports, American influences, emerging performance trends and the rapid growth of car ownership throughout the 1950s. The colourful covers alone are a visual time capsule, featuring contemporary MGs, Napier veterans, Holden releases and the dramatic finned American automobiles that defined the era. Within are hundreds of original articles, road tests, technical features, advertisements and period photography reflecting the motoring culture of mid-century Australia.
Unlike isolated issues that frequently survive in poor condition, this collection preserves three near-complete annual runs exactly as they were assembled by a dedicated enthusiast. The binders provide both protection and ease of reference, creating an invaluable research resource for collectors, restorers and historians alike. Coverage includes Australian-made vehicles, international marques, motorsport, mechanical advice, touring features and contemporary automotive commentary from the period.
An increasingly difficult collection to assemble today, these bound volumes represent far more than a group of magazines—they are a comprehensive documentary record of Australian motoring during one of its most exciting decades. A highly desirable acquisition for collectors of automobilia, Holden and Chrysler enthusiasts, motoring historians or anyone seeking an authentic window into the golden age of the Australian motor car."
General wear to covers as shown. Decent and well presented copies in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
