Ford v Holden (2023)

Ford v Holden (2023). 1h 39m

“Overall, quite entertaining – didnu0026#39;t like the red half-screens throughout, though.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eA few inaccuracies crept in (in fact, the whole documentary was more about the u0026#39;vibeu0026#39; than the facts) – the main correction needing to be made was that Ford ALSO submitted a plan to the Australian Federal Government (in 1945) to build motor cars here – at no startup cost to the Australian taxpayer – unlike Holden, who was funded at startup and propped-up during its lifetime to the tune of 2 billion dollars.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAnd u0026#39;the HQ Holden went through to the end of the 70su0026#39;. Uh, no, the model designation ended in 1974; in its varying configurations and names the HQ chassis lived on till 1984. And then they had the u0026#39;DUNNY MANu0026#39; hosting, instead of a really-knowledgeable guy like John Goss? P-lease.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe most glaring omission is the complete lack of mention of Chrysler (and the Leyland P76 – they could have deleted all the multiple-repeated footage and stuck it in there!), despite Valiants and Chargers continually appearing in Bathurst racing footage! Chrysler actually started the Ford-Holden u0026#39;power raceu0026#39; with the V8 Valiant released in 1965! It wasnu0026#39;t called u0026#39;The Big Threeu0026#39; for nothing, you know.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHell, even Toyota got a mention! They then showed a Chrysler Sigma whilst implying it was built in Japan! Chrysler also projected a upmarket image for its vehicles that was never mentioned, but that kept the other two honest.”