On The Edge exhibition

The exhibition On The Edge, from 3 – 12 January 2025, was developed to commemorate the 50^th anniversary of the Tasman Bridge collapse.

As part of this project, TMAG displayed the two cars that were balancing on the edge of the bridge that fateful night.

In developing the exhibition, TMAG undertook research into both vehicles, including the Holden station wagon, and was convinced of its provenance, noting the vehicle had extensive modifications made over the past 50 years.

In including the Holden station wagon on display for nine days at the exhibition, TMAG considered all information, and accepted the advice of several parties, including from the current owner, as to the authenticity of the vehicle.

As a result of new information coming to light, TMAG now understands that the majority of the Holden station wagon is not the vehicle that was on the bridge on 5 January 1975.

The truth matters to us.

We thank the individuals and groups that since Saturday 4 January 2025 have provided new evidence as to the authenticity of the car, and that it had indeed undergone more modifications than we had been led to believe.

We apologise if this has caused any distress to the families impacted by the disaster. We stand by our intent to provide an interesting and captivating exhibition to commemorate this significant event, and such debate and engagement is an important part of uncovering, confirming, and preserving our history.

Both vehicles will remain on display at TMAG until the exhibition closes on 12 January 2025.