Fiat automobiles

Date: [1950s]

From: Birrell, Kenneth Stewart (Dr), b 1909 :Albums of photographs taken by Kenneth Stewart Birrell

Reference: PA1-q-032

Description: Album contains coloured photographs with views of New Zealand, and some unlabelled family photographs, taken by Dr Ken Birrell, circa 1950s. Images also include three of Oregon and the Oregon State University. New Zealand views are concentrated mainly in the Wellington area including the Wairarapa, Milford Sound and the Dunedin area. Note handwritten at top right-hand corner of the cover reads "Aerial. Qtn-Milford 1957 & Chch-Qtn. (Air & bus)" Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Blue covered album, with "Photographs" lettered in gold, 255 x 380 mm

Date: 1988-1999

By: Fiat Owners Club New Zealand Inc

Reference: MS-Papers-6750

Description: Comprises correspondence and other papers of the Fiat Owners Club, together with minutes and other papers of the BF Goodrich Intermarque Challenge, an organization which ran sprint events, time and economy trials, rallies and other competitions between the various marque European car clubs. Also included are results sheets, programmes and working papers of the both the FOCNZ and Intermarque competitions. Source of title - Supplied Arrangement: The records of the Fiat Club and those of the Intermarque Challenge have been listed in two series. Quantity: 18 folder(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Transfers: To Serials Collection - One box of car club magazines..

Date: 1925

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to motor vehicles, specific brands of automobiles]

By: Maoriland Motors Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-MOTOR-VEHICLES-1925-01

Description: Advertises the 509 model Fiat (produced in 1925). Prices are given and four models are illustrated on the centre spread: 2-seater coupe, 4-seater, saloon and two-seater. Points of special mechanical interest are mentioned and there are illustrations of the seating, dashboard, and adjustable headrest. Maoriland Motors in Wellington were the New Zealand distributors, and had agents throughout New Zealand. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, each 215 x 140 mm.

Date: 1975 - 2001 - 1977 - 2002

By: Viskovic', Claire, 1966-

Reference: Eph-B-MOTOR-SERVICES-1975/2002-01

Description: Includes an Fiat 127 owner manual (7th edition) ca 1975. Also includes a booklet of warranty certificates, some filled in for 1975 and 1977. Includes MTA receipts for servicing, from Kelly Motor Services Limited, 187 Main Road, Tawa. 2001-2002. Quantity: 2 booklets. 8 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying Provenance: Donated by Claire Viskovic, Wellington, in 2006.

Date: 1920s-1938

By: McCormack, Leonora, 1925-

Reference: PA-Group-00203

Description: A collection of of photographs attributed by donor to the Harding family of Mt Vernon, Hawkes Bay, showing scenes in Hawkes Bay including the Eskdale floors, 1938, Taupo, Waitomo and Banks Peninsula (ca 1900) and motoring tours in the 1920s. Donor's mother was Laura Harding, she married donor's father Stephen Menzies in 1923. Quantity: 3 album(s). 36 b&w original photographic print(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Processing information: Archivists notes - Originally arranged and described in 2000. Reference number changed from PAColl-0206 to PA-Group-00203 in 2008.

Date: [ca 1 Jan 1973]

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1973/0214-F

Description: Fiat Bambina car and owner Geoff Brader, from Tawa, Wellington. The 18 inch key on the back makes it look like a wind-up, mechanical toy. Photographed circa 17 January 1973 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 25 Jun 1993

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-

Reference: EP/1993/2259-F

Description: A passer-by looking at a Fiat Bambina on its roof, Tasman Street, Mount Cook, Wellington. Photographs taken 25 June 1993 by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid. This car, and a Hillman Hunter, were flipped over by people during the previous night. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1967

By: The Business Printing Works

Reference: Eph-C-MOTOR-VEHICLE-1967-01

Description: Folded tabloid-sized pamphlet discussing the history of car manufacture in Italy, sports cars of the future, and photographs of the Fiat Dino Spider, the Fiat 500, Fiat 850s, the Alfa Romeo 1570 cc, the Fiat 850s Fastback, the Fiat 100T van and other makes of Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo. Shows a photograph of the Italian ambassador to New Zealand, His Excellency Oberto Fabiani. Other Titles - Four wheels on the roads of New Zealand Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on sheet 442 x 570 mm, folded to 442 x 285 mm. Provenance: From the papers of Tony Murray-Oliver, 1988.

Date: 1969

Reference: Eph-D-VARIETY-1969-01

Description: Poster advertising a variety show featuring "eleven of New Zealand's most beautiful girls, plus N.Z.'s top entertainers in the glamour show of the year ...". There are photographs of each of the provincial beauties, and photographs of the entertainers: Howard Morrison, Eddie Low, The Tikiwis, John Hore, and Les Thomas. At lower left is a photograph of the Fiat 500, to be given to Miss New Zealand 1969. The logo for Air New Zealand is in the two top corners of the poster. Date confirmed by perpetual calendar. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 597 x 457 mm.

Date: 4 July 2006

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011

Reference: A-453-219

Description: Shows three versions of a possible Italian Haka. The first is of the military version and shows an Italian dropping his gun and jumping into the air with both his hands up. The second is the Sicilian version has shows a man jumping and dodging bullets from a Mafia mobster's gun. The third is the everyday version and shows a woman jumping in the air at the frustration of her Fiat car breaking down. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - Wednesday leader page cartoon 05CARTOON 186,mm x 133 Pls scan, correct and send to Pix-on-hand [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 225x330 mm

Date: 1969

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Miss-NZ-1969-01-33

Description: An advertisement for a Fiat Bambina, in the 1969 Miss New Zealand contest programme. It shows a young woman standing in the driver's seat of a Bambina whose sunroof is open. Below is a smaller photograph of a Bambina with the words "I may be small but I'm smart". At lower left is a list of all the positive features of the car: easy parking, petrol economy, safety, deceptively large capacity, quality fittings, low price. At lower right is a coupon to send away for a "Propaganda kit for wives" to persuade their husbands to buy them a Fiat Bambina. Extended Title - From Miss New Zealand 1969. Programme. Printed by the Evening Star Co. Ltd, Dunedin, page [33 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 243 x 186 mm.

Date: 1969

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Miss-NZ-1969-01-back

Description: The back cover of the 1969 Miss New Zealand contest programme shows an advertisement for a Fiat 125. A Fiat Bambina was one of the prizes for the winner of the Miss New Zealand contest. Extended Title - From Miss New Zealand 1969. Programme. Printed by the Evening Star Co. Ltd, Dunedin, back cover Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 243 x 186 mm.

Date: [ca 1920s]

From: Head, Samuel Heath, 1868-1948 :Negatives

Reference: 1/1-007338-G

Description: Exhibition display on stand 21, by Johnson & Smith, motor body builders of 132 Kilmore Street, Christchurch. The car on the right is a Fiat. Name of exhibition not known. Photograph taken by Samuel Heath Head circa 1920s, probably at the King Edward Barracks in Christchurch. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [ca 1916]

From: Cook, Hinehauone Coralie, 1904-1993 :Photographs

Reference: 1/2-165547-F

Description: Fiat car. Photograph from a Fiat Company promotional brochure dated circa 1916. Photographer unidentified. Walter Cameron (1862-1946) bought a car like this from H J Jones Company, Masterton, in 1916. The photograph is from a brochure supplied to Cameron by H J Jones. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1966

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Miss-NZ-1966-01-back

Description: Shows a picture of one of the prizes for the winner of the Miss New Zealand contest: a Fiat Bambina. It features: heater and demister, waterproof sunshine roof, window washers, fully equipped dashboard, new front-hinged doors, wind-up windows, new self-adjusting brakes, new light-action clutch, carpeting throughout, and complete body underseal. Six exciting new pastel colours were available. A Fiat Bambina was part of the prize for the Miss New Zealand 1966 contest. This advertisement appeared on the back cover of the programme for that beauty pageant. Extended Title - From Miss New Zealand 1966 programme, back cover Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 265 x 212 mm.

Date: 2006

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

Reference: DCDL-0013118

Description: Shows four versions of a possible Italian Haka. The first is of the military version and shows an Italian dropping his gun and jumping into the air with both his hands up. The second is the Sicilian version has shows a man jumping and dodging bullets from a Mafia mobster's gun. The third is the everyday version and shows a woman jumping in the air at the frustration of her Fiat car breaking down. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1964 - 1966

From: Sanitarium Health Food Company :Weet-Bix card albums. [1943-1980s]

By: Sanitarium Health Food Company

Reference: Eph-B-PICTURE-CARDS-Sanitarium-1965-01

Description: Scrapbook with text and 25 cards stuck in. Models include: Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Maserati, Fiat, Simca-Abarth, Studebaker, Dragster, Mercedes Benz, Jensen, Jaguar E Type, Aston Martin, A.C. Shelby Cobra, Porsche, Moretti, Alpine, Bonnet, Lotus Elan, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Facel Vega, Ford Seattle-ite XXI, Ogle SX 250, Bluebird, Spirit of America. Quantity: 1 Other printed ephemera item(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, each 185 x 278 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Mike Johnson, of Palmerston North, in 2003.