Hertel was actually American (USA), the car was imported into Australia on 8 November 1897, so it's claim was that it was the first petrol-driven car in Australia.
September 1964 Modern Motor |
September 1964 Modern Motor |
Brass Notes |
This web-site presents the Ivan Hoffmann Collection of research materials about Australian Automobiles - clippings, brochures, diagrams, photos, articles etc., from early days until more recent. It qualifies as Australian if one or more components - body/engine/chassis were either prototype, designed, built, assembled, manufactured or made for use, only in Australia. THIS SITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION - SO COME AGAIN SOON.
Sunshine Motors was started by HV McKay from the suburb of Sunshine, in Melbourne , Victoria and was a switch from making agricultural ma...