Photos: The Alan Smith Collection

[Steve Holmes]

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Here is the latest collection of beautiful historic motor racing photos to be sent to me. This collection came about thanks to Allan Walton at New Zealand Classic Car magazine, who'd put the collections owner, Alan Smith, in touch with me. After I'd written a brief review of the 1967 NZ Saloon Car Championship for NZCC, reader Alan Smith spotted a couple of the photos used in the article that were supplied by Brett Young, taken at Levin in late 1966, and was sure they were his. This prompted him to delve into his own collection, long since stored away, to check.

In fact, the photos used in the article weren't Alan's, but the photo angles were very similar. Indeed, he and Brett may have bumped into each other trying to get their shots in! Its a small world when you think about it.

So from here, Alan offered to supply his photos for Roaring Season members and visitors to enjoy. And they're really superb images. Most are from Levin, during the 1966, 1967, and 1968 seasons, although a couple also look to be from Pukekohe.

They're almost all in colour, almost all taken either in the pits, or near the dummy grid. There are a few in here I'm really struggling to ID, so any help would be appreciated. There are only around 35 photos in the collection (unless Alan finds a few more stored away in shoe boxes), but they're a refreshing view on New Zealand motorsport history during the late 1960s.

[Steve Holmes]

Kicking things off here are two quite significant race cars from the 1966 New Zealand racing season. Paul Fahey's breadvan Lotus Anglia battled season long with the similar car of Dave Simpson for outright race wins and the championship. Ultimately it came up short, but at most events was the only car that could foot it with Simpson.

Meanwhile, Ivan Segedin's Mustang was the first Mustang to go circuit racing in New Zealand. Amazingly, both of these cars survive, and both were on display almost parked together at this years Denny Hulme Festival at Hampton Downs!

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[Steve Holmes]

And speaking of Dave Simpson, here is his Lotus Anglia lined up alongside the amazing A40 of Kerry Grant. Note that Simpsons Anglia isn't fitted with its fastback roof section in this photo.

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[Steve Holmes]

Now here is one of those ones I'm really struggling to ID. I know someone on here will be able to help. I don't think I've ever seen this car before. But just look at the amount of work thats gone into that nose piece. Can anyone help?

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[Shoreboy57]

And speaking of Dave Simpson, here is his Lotus Anglia lined up alongside the amazing A40 of Kerry Grant. Note that Simpsons Anglia isn't fitted with its fastback roof section in this photo.

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Another treasure trove for us to enjoy, thanks Alan
Seeing the Simpson Anglia in "standard" spec leads me to ask if someone can please tell me which of the Anglia's was first to go with the "breadvan" styling?

[Steve Holmes]

Re the fastback sections on the Lotus Anglia's, someone here may wish to correct me on this but I thought they both showed up at the NZIGP fitted with them for the first time. I think this led to questions about whether there were spy tactics going on between the two teams.

[kiwi285]

Never fails to amaze me the number of photo collections that are seeing the light of day on this website. Maybe they would have been lost forever if it wasn't for the Roaring Season. Great job Steve.

[fullnoise68]

Mike, that`s why the campleader should be remunerated for his efforts, as Roger Penske once said...... `no effort, no result'.

[kiwi285]

Steve, I have already agreed with this sentiment

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks guys.

[Steve Holmes]

Here is the ex-Fahey Anglia, now owned by John Ward and Rod Coppins. Not sure who is driving here, although if this was the championship round, it would have been Ward at the wheel.

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[Steve Holmes]

Could you get two more different sports cars? Andrew Buchanan's magnificent Italian thoroughbred Ferrari 250LM, parked next one of NZs most successful 'specials', the aero-engined Lycoming Special, owned here by Jim Boyd.

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[Milan Fistonic]

Now here is one of those ones I'm really struggling to ID. I know someone on here will be able to help. I don't think I've ever seen this car before. But just look at the amount of work thats gone into that nose piece. Can anyone help?

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Number 101 at the November 1966 meeting was M. D. Lucas from Auckland driving a 1298cc Farina Ford.

[Milan Fistonic]

Here is the ex-Fahey Anglia, now owned by John Ward and Rod Coppins. Not sure who is driving here, although if this was the championship round, it would have been Ward at the wheel.

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Both Ward (142) and Coppins (141) were entered in the Anglia at the November 1966 meeting. It would appear from the Motorman report that Ward did all the races though Coppins alone was entered in the final handicap race of the day.

[Steve Holmes]

Number 101 at the November 1966 meeting was M. D. Lucas from Auckland driving a 1298cc Farina Ford.

Thanks Milan, fantastic! Have you ever seen this car before?

[rogered]

Could you get two more different sports cars? Andrew Buchanan's magnificent Italian thoroughbred Ferrari 250LM, parked next one of NZs most successful 'specials', the aero-engined Lycoming Special, owned here by Jim Boyd.

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whats the white car my first thought lola mk1 or cooper bobtail?????

[Milan Fistonic]

whats the white car my first thought lola mk1 or cooper bobtail?????


It's a Cooper Bobtail, owned at that time by Doug Smyth of Kaponga.

[SPman]

The first time I saw Dave Simpsons car, pre GP meeting, it had the fastback fitted - we were gobsmacked at how fast the damn thing was!

[Steve Holmes]

Ahh, thanks, can you remember when/where that was?

[Steve Holmes]

Andrew Buchanan's fantastic Elfin 400 at Levin. This car took Buchanan to 4 race wins from 7 starts in the 1968 NZ Sports Car Championship, winning him the title.

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[BMCBOY]

Many years ago Peter Bruin asked me to print this photo for him from and old negative he had.
Thought it may be of interest....

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[Steve Holmes]

Wow! Staggering! Is that from the 1966 NZIGP meeting Ross?

[Steve Holmes]

A real mixed bag this one, and typical of Allcomer racing of the period. All I know about this photo is that its from Levin, from the 1966 season. I can see Rod Coppins' Zephyr Corvette in the background, but whose is the blue Anglia closest to camera? Dave Jurie raced an Anglia that looked quite similar to this, but I've never seen a photo of his car in this colour scheme, or with this number. Can anyone help?

I had to ask Greg Stokes about the '32 Ford coupe. Greg is a leading authority on old hot rods, which naturally spills over into hot rod race cars. Greg thinks its probably the old Garth Souness car. Obviously Souness was racing the Morrari in 1966, so its likely not him here. Greg thinks its possibly Ed Jensen?

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[Allan]

I have a feeling the Jurie car was tan. I believe it ended up in the creek that ran along by the old pit entrance.

[Milan Fistonic]

A real mixed bag this one, and typical of Allcomer racing of the period. All I know about this photo is that its from Levin, from the 1966 season. I can see Rod Coppins' Zephyr Corvette in the background, but whose is the blue Anglia closest to camera? Dave Jurie raced an Anglia that looked quite similar to this, but I've never seen a photo of his car in this colour scheme, or with this number. Can anyone help?

I had to ask Greg Stokes about the '32 Ford coupe. Greg is a leading authority on old hot rods, which naturally spills over into hot rod race cars. Greg thinks its probably the old Garth Souness car. Obviously Souness was racing the Morrari in 1966, so its likely not him here. Greg thinks its possibly Ed Jensen?

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What can be seen of the date looks to me like Dec 65 which would make the date of the meeting 27 November 1965. If that's correct car 60 was C. Everson from Auckland.

The only Ford Corvette entered that day was driven by K. McGreal also from Auckland.

[Greg Stokes]

What can be seen of the date looks to me like Dec 65 which would make the date of the meeting 27 November 1965. If that's correct car 60 was C. Everson from Auckland.

The only Ford Corvette entered that day was driven by K. McGreal also from Auckland.

Correct, Kevin McGreal owned this car after Garth Souness and then Ed Jensen....

[SPman]

I have a feeling the Jurie car was tan. I believe it ended up in the creek that ran along by the old pit entrance.

After wrapping around the tree.......

[Steve Holmes]

Wow! Scary. I think there was another photo somewhere on this site of the aftermath of that crash. Might have been one of Mike Feissts pics.

[Steve Holmes]

What can be seen of the date looks to me like Dec 65 which would make the date of the meeting 27 November 1965. If that's correct car 60 was C. Everson from Auckland.

The only Ford Corvette entered that day was driven by K. McGreal also from Auckland.

Thanks Milan, that is great!

[Steve Holmes]

Correct, Kevin McGreal owned this car after Garth Souness and then Ed Jensen....

Greg, does this car still exist?

[Greg Stokes]

Greg, does this car still exist?

Sure does - its one of NZ's top hot rods owned by John Allen in Hamilton. Though I would love to have seen it back to how it was....
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll60/Stroker32/Pre%2049%20Nationals%20Orewa/IMG_8986.jpg

[fullnoise68]

What can be seen of the date looks to me like Dec 65 which would make the date of the meeting 27 November 1965. If that's correct car 60 was C. Everson from Auckland.

The only Ford Corvette entered that day was driven by K. McGreal also from Auckland.

Presuming the C. Everson in the Anglia #60 is Cliff Everson, and it should be, he was a very clever and talented engineer and a pioneer of the properly done left to right hand drive conversions of USA cars and pickups, long before some of the others got involved.

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks Steve, really great info.

[Steve Holmes]

Sure does - its one of NZ's top hot rods owned by John Allen in Hamilton. Though I would love to have seen it back to how it was....
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll60/Stroker32/Pre%2049%20Nationals%20Orewa/IMG_8986.jpg

Woah! I had no idea! I knew of this car, but didn't know it was the old Souness car. Its certainly pretty impressive, but its a shame it couldn't have been built from another car and the Souness car be restored to what it was. Each to their own though I guess.

[Steve Holmes]

Next photo, Rod Coppins' ex-Pete Geoghegan Mustang.

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[Steve Holmes]

The Roy Harrington Imp.

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[Steve Holmes]

Tony Gilbertsons's amazing little Minisprint, captured here during the 1967 season. What happened to this car? Does it still exist?

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[Steve Holmes]

And another Mini based special, but this one a road car pictured in the pits. Anyone got any info on this?

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[Steve Holmes]

John Wards Lotus Cortina at Levin. Check out the neat of '56 Chevy in the background.

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[Steve Holmes]

Spotted in the pits at Levin, pretty E Type Jag. Kinda looks like that trailer is hitched up to the back of it!

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[kiwi285]

Andrew Buchanan's fantastic Elfin 400 at Levin. This car took Buchanan to 4 race wins from 7 starts in the 1968 NZ Sports Car Championship, winning him the title.

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I presume that this car is now back in Australia ?? We sure had some great race cars back in those days.

[John McKechnie]

Mike, This car still here in Auckland , NZ.If these Ozzies had it, we would know.

[fullnoise68]

John Wards Lotus Cortina at Levin. Check out the neat of '56 Chevy in the background.

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That `56 Chev was one of Rod Coppins tow cars, John Ward was probably using it. That is my elder brother Peter standing on the trailer toolbox in the green jersey. When Rod went to Aussie to buy Big Petes Mustang, we had this Chev parked at home. Rod later sold it to Colin Weller,who at the time was working for John Riley, and Colin also used it as a tow car for his stockcars, then it disappeared. It`s probably still around as it was a real tidy car.

[Steve Holmes]

Thats awesome Steve, what a cool piece of history! I reckon you're probably right about it still being around somewhere, seems pretty likely. Would be interesting to know what it looks like now though.

[Steve Holmes]

Here is Red Dawsons Mustang at Levin, this being his first Mustang, the ex-Ivan Segedin car, now owned by Neil Tolich.

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[Steve Holmes]

PDL Racing Team Mini Coopers of Robert Stewart (left) and Clyde Collins.

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[Steve Holmes]

Here is the beautiful Ferrari 250LM of Andy Buchanan at Levin. Can anyone ID the cars around it? Is that Bob Homewoods blue Anglia on right of shot?

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[Milan Fistonic]

The number on the Mini looks like it could be 30 which would make the car P. W. Pascoe's 997.

If the cars are lined up in numerical order then the car between the Ferrari and the Mini would be Jack Oakley's U2 number 29. It certainly looks like a U2.

The only Anglia numbered in the thirties was M. A. Low's 1298cc car which was number 32.

[Steve Holmes]

Thank you Milan. Great work. Did the cars have to park in the pits in numerical order at these events?

[Oldfart]

Thank you Milan. Great work. Did the cars have to park in the pits in numerical order at these events?

Often times were required to. Made work a lot easier for marshals etc. Quite often there was a placard on the fence in front of where you had to be. A number of the lower key UK meets were still like that in the 80s. Prescott 50th anniversary was that way IIRC
Is that a glimpse of the Kerry Grant A40 beside the blue Anglia?

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks Rhys.

[David McKinney]

Is that a glimpse of the Kerry Grant A40 beside the blue Anglia?
No, he was in single-seaters that season (until his Pukekohe accident)

[Grant Sprague]

Im sure this is the car Gary [brother] ended up with [after Frank bought it ] I have a great photo of it , with a wee teenager behind the wheel, one of my little jobs driving it off trailers etc I wil try & get it to you with the fast back on

[Grant Sprague]

Could be the Pascoe boys , trying the new nose cone , as you can see looks like a40 chopped as they [brothers] did , but dont remember those white stripes?? could be wrong was about 11 yrs old lol

[Grant Sprague]

opps got the wrong box to answer a40 in , I am new at adding pic sorry . Grant [ps me in seat ] not sure where this was taken . This was sent to me not knowing it was taken

[Grant Sprague]

pik my anglia wellington pole Grant16942

[Steve Holmes]

Hi Grant, I'm glad that old photo of the breadvan Anglia of Garys found its way to you. Its from a future chapter of the Ian Peak Collection, which I'd posted on The Roaring Seasons facebook page. Its a great photo isn't it!

[Grant Sprague]

Thanks Steve , yep sure is , so cool to see these , i have lots of photos I will add one day of when Gary & I, when we started hooning about in many cars , we will leave it for an other day . ps .... where do live Steve?. Cheers Grant

[Steve Holmes]

Yeah, now those would be some good photos to see Grant! By the way, what happened to that white Pre65 Mustang you raced several years ago? You were very quick in that car.

[Grant Sprague]

Thanks Steve, yes we got that car to fly [I bought the car from SI was a mid freild runner] When I ran the car still restricted in those days to solid discs & rear drums , heavy, top close ratio top loader , road tryes , [dot rated depending on venue] I put a roller motor in it thanks to help of Kevin Bann [now mr kelford cams a good mate....just sold out last week ??] any way Roly Levis was on board with us plus Supply Services an other good friend my main sponsor, we had the complete package , & I had good men around me thats half the battle nothing changes , we won a few championships & i got sick of it , raised a family , The car went back down to the SI I think manny simms ended up with it , our freind Steve Ross [F5000] champion drove the car & could not believe how we got it to stop & turn as good as it did thats the secret plus I got it very light , we were about 420 at engine some others about 480 but lacked in other areas I will try & send a pik of it .... Cheers Grant .......

[Grant Sprague]

grants pre 65 mustang plus

[Steve Holmes]

I remember you racing that Mustang at a North v South Pre65 event Grant. You were so much faster than everything else, it was quite amazing. I think it might have been at Ruapuna but I could be wrong.

[Grant Sprague]

Thanks Steve , yes it was Ruapuna north island verses south island], we went down with dot rated tyres , as all were allowed that meeting , actually Dad's friend allen hubard [S C Finnance bought me the tryes] My car had a lot of time spent on testing prior , on springs ,shocks, geometery , corner weights etc , We put a lot of effort into it , first time out got a record stood a few years , this does not mean we [I] are better than any one else but put more effort into it the car was amazing to drive was like it was on rails compared to some others , I will get you some pics in a day or two , Cheers Grant

[Steve Holmes]

This Farina was later owned by Alan Smith, who took the photos in this collection. However, Alan thinks it could have been owned by Errol Payne when this shot was taken. Can anyone help? And who are the other two cars owned by?

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[Steve Holmes]

And here is the same A40 a little later in its life. I believe this is when Alan Smith owned it. This was taken at Port Road sprints.

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[Rod Grimwood]

Thanks Steve , yes it was Ruapuna north island verses south island], we went down with dot rated tyres , as all were allowed that meeting , actually Dad's friend allen hubard [S C Finnance bought me the tryes] My car had a lot of time spent on testing prior , on springs ,shocks, geometery , corner weights etc , We put a lot of effort into it , first time out got a record stood a few years , this does not mean we [I] are better than any one else but put more effort into it the car was amazing to drive was like it was on rails compared to some others , I will get you some pics in a day or two , Cheers Grant

Grant, did a well known gentleman who raced along time ago, better known for his single seater days help with the set up. Remember a conversation around this in a shed in Matamata

[Steve Holmes]

Frank Hamlins gorgeous Mini.

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[Steve Holmes]

Andrew Buchanan's Elfin 400

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[Steve Holmes]

Some really nice shots here of 1966 1.5 Litre champion Roly Levis in his Brabham at Levin. Judging by the dates on these, my guess would be these are from the Zambucka Trophy event held in November 1965.

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[Grant Sprague]

Grant, did a well known gentleman who raced along time ago, better known for his single seater days help with the set up. Remember a conversation around this in a shed in Matamata THANKS ROD Yes I had Roly Levis with me , I was very lucky , we ended up being close friends , approx 10 yrs ago.
We ended up being competiitive golf mates , pool mates , & a few beers at his home at 15th ave Tga he told me some really interesting stories , we travelled up & down NI with our mustang the experience with in our small circle was a lot of fun , Roly is one of the old school like Ernie , Denny & a few others with a high I Q , & knew physics , the laws of cause & effects to things , .I have more lol . Talk soon Rod thanks Grant

[Grant Sprague]

As in more , I mean more stories ............ after reading this hope was not taken wrong , as these guys were very clever plus

[GD66]

Some really nice shots here of 1966 1.5 Litre champion Roly Levis in his Brabham at Levin. Judging by the dates on these, my guess would be these are from the Zambucka Trophy event held in November 1965.


Who else do we have on the grid at Levin ? #17 is Johnny Riley in the Lotus 18/19.....others ?

[David McKinney]

Other front-row starters Andy Buchanan (Brabham-Climax BT7) on the left of the pic and Graeme Lawrence (Brabham BT6) obscured on the right. Behind them (left to right) Riley, Dennis Marwood (Rothmans Cooper-Climax) and Bill Caldwell (Brabham BT6)

[GD66]

Ah yes, Buchanan presumably wearing #8 and it's Caldwell I couldn't pick but the Stadium goggles are a giveaway, thanks David.

[Steve Holmes]

Other front-row starters Andy Buchanan (Brabham-Climax BT7) on the left of the pic and Graeme Lawrence (Brabham BT6) obscured on the right. Behind them (left to right) Riley, Dennis Marwood (Rothmans Cooper-Climax) and Bill Caldwell (Brabham BT6)

Thanks David.

[Steve Holmes]

OK, I'm taking a punt here, but is this Frank Radisich? If so, that could also explain what appears to be the ex-Dave Simpson Anglia parked alongside. I think this might be from the 1968 season.

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[John McKechnie]

With Henderson Central Motors on the side, 119 absolutely would be Frank Radisich.

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks John.

Here is another I'm struggling with. Trying to put 2 and 2 together, I'll probably come up with 5, but here goes. The photo date says Jan 1966, so if the date was from when the photo was taken, rather than when it was developed, this is probably the Levin round of the 1966 Tasman Series. The red car in the background is number 17, which would be John Rileys Lotus-Climax. If the cars are pitted based on car number, and the white car next to the Riley Lotus is number 18, then could this mean the car pictured in the foreground is Ken Smiths Lotus 22? The motor is definitely a Ford. He usually preferred #11, but numbers were assigned in the Tasman Series. Any takers?

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[Grant Sprague]

Beautiful pic thanks mate

[Grant Sprague]

OK, I'm taking a punt here, but is this Frank Radisich? If so, that could also explain what appears to be the ex-Dave Simpson Anglia parked alongside. I think this might be from the 1968 season.

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[David McKinney]

Thanks John.
If the cars are pitted based on car number, and the white car next to the Riley Lotus is number 18, then could this mean the car pictured in the foreground is Ken Smiths Lotus 22? The motor is definitely a Ford. He usually preferred #11, but numbers were assigned in the Tasman Series. Any takers?

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Smith was No.16 at the 1966 Levin International, and I reckon the driver is the middle of the three "mechanics"

[David McKinney]

OK, I'm taking a punt here, but is this Frank Radisich? If so, that could also explain what appears to be the ex-Dave Simpson Anglia parked alongside. I think this might be from the 1968 season.
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Frank raced both the ex-Simpson Anglia and the ex-Smith Lotus 22 in 1968

[stubuchanan]

OK, I'm taking a punt here, but is this Frank Radisich? If so, that could also explain what appears to be the ex-Dave Simpson Anglia parked alongside. I think this might be from the 1968 season.

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If I crank the picture up to 150%, my 70-year-old eyes can make out "Frank Radisich" on the sign by right front wheel.
Don't know about any 68-year olds, though.

Stu

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks for your help with this guys.

[Steve Holmes]

Other than the Lycoming, can anyone help with these?

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[David McKinney]

No.10 is Don Macdonald's twincam Brabham BT10, No.9 Peter Ransom's Lancer

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks David, fantastic! Re the Lancer, I can't tell from this photo because the women crouching between the two cars is blocking the rear bodywork, but were the rear mudguards integrated into the bodywork, or bolt-ons as per the front? From this angle it appears the rear bodywork fans out rearwards to cover the rear wheels.

[David McKinney]

...were the rear mudguards integrated into the bodywork, or bolt-ons as per the front?
They were originally bolted on, but I think reworked by the time the above photo was taken

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks David, as always, terrific memory!

[Steve Holmes]

On the dummy grid at Levin, Frank Gardner in the Alec Mildren Brabham, and Jackie Stewart in the BRM. Gardney controlled the race from the start, broke the lap record by 2.1 seconds, but the transmission failed two laps from the end, gifting the win to the second BRM of Richard Attwood.

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[David McKinney]

Gardner... broke the lap record by 2.1 seconds
1.5 seconds...49.3 to 47.8

[Steve Holmes]

David, I was being a lazy git and referring only to the Shell Annual. Thanks for the correction.

[Steve Holmes]

Clarks Lotus getting its push-start out onto the Levin track.

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[Steve Holmes]

Same event as above, moments later as the field files out onto the track.

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[Steve Holmes]

Looks to be the Jim Palmer Lotus team in the pits at Levin. Can anyone confirm this?

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[seaqnmac27]

The number on the nose in the background looks like 41, so would assume so.

[kiwi285]

The gentleman with the black glasses on the very left of the photo certainly looks like a Palmer (George I guess). Jimmy looks just like that now.

[Steve Holmes]

Jackie Stewart's BRM gets a push start as it enters the race track at Levin. Didn't these BRM's just have the most fantastic rear bodywork styling.

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[Perry Holland]

They were originally bolted on, but I think reworked by the time the above photo was taken it always had rear bodywork covering the tyres...originally with a boot which was shortened to a flat cut off...I have photos taken not long after Peter finished the build at Admiral Hill-climb...during my ownership the only body work changes were radiator slots on the top of the nose....I wonder if it is still around?

[Russ Cunningham]

it always had rear bodywork covering the tyres...originally with a boot which was shortened to a flat cut off...I have photos taken not long after Peter finished the build at Admiral Hill-climb...during my ownership the only body work changes were radiator slots on the top of the nose....I wonder if it is still around?

Hello Perry,

Terry Leighton and I were actually wondering if you were still around...pleased to hear that you are. Last I heard of the Lancer it was still with the chap who bought it off you. I can't remember his name but I used to see him driving it in Wellington. Now believe it's in Nelson.

Regards,

Russ Cunningham

[Perry Holland]

Hi Russ...long time....the guy I sold it to was Larry Carney(not sure the surname is right)...would be nice if it still survives..it was built like a brick you know what...regds Perry

[David McKinney]

It was advertised for sale by Ashley Malet in 1973, perhaps on your behalf, Perry?

[David McKinney]

it always had rear bodywork covering the tyres...originally with a boot which was shortened to a flat cut off...I have photos taken not long after Peter finished the build at Admiral Hill-climb

This was taken at what I believe was the car's first appearance, in a WCC Levin sprint in August 1962. Maybe the bolts holding on the rear end are marks on the negative:)

[Perry Holland]

Dave...you are a legend....where did that photo come from....doesn't Peter look young lol...re the For Sale advert...by that time I had been in the UK since Dec 1972....don't recognise the name???

[Steve Holmes]

Wow, amazing stuff guys! Thanks heaps for this.

[David McKinney]

The photo came from my camera - does that make me old?

I think Peter was still an engineering student at the time

[Perry Holland]

do you have any later photos of when I was competing....Peter is still into cars on the Gold Coast....manufacturing and selling kits of GT40's/Cobras....probably the largest kit supplier in OZ...sells lots to the US but the currency exchange not helping at present.

[David McKinney]

No, seems it didn't take me long to realise I wasn't going to be a top-flight photographer (like Len Ransom, for example). Latest Lancer pic I have is from 1967

[Perry Holland]

No, seems it didn't take me long to realise I wasn't going to be a top-flight photographer (like Len Ransom, for example). Latest Lancer pic I have is from 1967 (which for some reason won't attach)

does anyone know what happened to Len's photo collection....there must be thousands around somewhere...I can't remember going to any event in the lower North Island when Len wasn't there snapping from the best position

[ElCoyote]

does anyone know what happened to Len's photo collection....there must be thousands around somewhere...I can't remember going to any event in the lower North Island when Len wasn't there snapping from the best position

Amen to that, I understand Peter is still around not sure about Paul.

[Perry Holland]

I believe Paul is living in ChCh

[Steve Holmes]

Not sure why, but I never finished uploading the images for this thread.

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[Steve Holmes]

These last two photos are of Alan Smith, who is responsible for this beautiful photo collection, racing his Austin A40.

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