In addition to controls on imports, New Zealand governments imposed restrictions on issuing foreign exchange. So, as this advertisement explains, potential purchasers of cars had an advantage if they possessed foreign exchange and could avoid the waiting lists.
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Private collection, Tim Chadwick
Reference:
Tim Chadwick, Holden: a kiwi passion. Auckland: HarperSports, 2008, p. 30
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