Oldshed
#101 - "Cooper's Workshop" - 1953 Holden FJ
#101 - "Cooper's Workshop" - 1953 Holden FJ
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Materials
Materials
We print using using the finest 100% rag cotton, mould made paper, printed with the Giclée (inkjet) printing process, using fade resistant pigment based ink.
Our Framed prints include the use of Non-reflective U.V. resistant glass, a Matte board surrounding your chosen image, as well as M.D.F backing board with hangers.
Dimensions
Dimensions
PAPER PRINT SIZE:
"D" Size Landscape - 15" x 19" (380mm x 480mm)
"E" Size Landscape - 22" x 30" (560mm x 765mm)
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at oldshedproductions@gmail.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
"Cooper's Workshop" by Oldshed Productions.
Depicting a 1953 General Motors Holden FJ Sedan.
"D" Size Landscape - Premium Matte Paper - 15" x 19" (380mm x 480mm)
"E" Size Landscape- Premium Matte Paper - 22" x 30" (560mm x 765mm)
PHOTOGRAPHERS' LOCATION NOTES
We recorded this scene in one of the oldest grape growing and wine making regions in Western Australia, the vehicle belonged to the grandfather of one of Ben's Vigneron and winemaker friends.
The shed, on the old family vineyard was used as a cooper's workshop by a winemaker's grandfather who made and repaired wine barrels for the surrounding vineyards, as well he made table and fortified wines and grew grapes for the export dried fruit market.
The vehicle - which today is considered an Australian cultural icon - was purchased new in 1953 for the princely sum of 1,050 pounds (about $2000 AUD).
With its sleek black Duco on the bodywork, rich red for the upholstery and cream interior trim the Old 53 FJ was much in demand as a ceremonial car for special occasions such as the weddings of family and friends.
After 18 years and with only 50,000 miles on the clock it was decided that it be traded for a new Ford sedan.
The trade-in figure agreed to was a staggering $65, but then the new car salesman insisted that the family take the car away with them, it being more a burden than a saleable asset as far as he was concerned.
So home it went, the year was 1971, into the the old workshop to be stored (the old cooper had by now retired) along with all his woodworking tools & machinery, the vineyard tractor, barrel making materials and accumulated unused family possessions.
The family to decide its fate at a later date. The years past by with just the termites to keep it company, as they merrily munch their way through the old shed timbers, disused oak wine barrels and stacks of wired up lots of rough timber boards used for packing dried fruit.
One owner, lovingly cared for, immaculate interior, no accidents, not even a parking lot dent, it is as straight as a die, just wipe off the layer of dust, get rid of the spare tyres and she is off and running.
An Australian Automotive Classic - now being restored to its former glory by one of the family.
Ian Sergeant - Diploma Science - Photography
Ben Jackson - Bach Arts - Design - Bach Ed - Design
