The John Brewer Collection

[Bondy]

A customer of mine, John Brewer arrived into the shop this morning with a host of cool photo's from the 80's covering both Australia and New Zealand. There are quite a few i have no clue about so i'll let you guys fill in the gaps. Big thanks to John for sharing and Steve for hosting such a brilliant site.

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Here is John sitting in John Bryant's Lola T140 SL140/8 on its way back from NZ..

Now onto the archives ;)

I think this lot is from the Wigram Just Juice International Meeting of 1983..

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Ross Cameron March 77B

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Eric Morgan Ralt RT1

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Hubert Phipps Tiga FA82

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Grant Campbell Ralt RT4

[Steve Holmes]

Wow, Bondy, these are fantastic! Thanks for posting them here.

Re the Tiga, would this be the ex-Alfredo Costanzo car? Actually, I think his was an FA81.

[Bondy]

Hi Steve, Alfie kept his, i think Porsche Cars had a 81 and a 83, pretty sure Alfie went back to the 81 though..

John has some South African stuff he is putting together for me so hopefully soon i can post that. In the meantime over the next day or so i'll keep posting this lot, some 60+ photos.

Next lot, still at Wigram

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Dave McMillan Ralt RT4

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Norm Hunter? Ralt RT4

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Mike Rosen Ralt RT4

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David Oxton Ralt RT4

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Graham Watson Ralt RT4

[Steve Holmes]

These are fantastic Bondy. What is John's story? Was he living in NZ at the time, or travelling with the Australian teams?

[Steve Holmes]

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Ross Cameron March 77B



To my mind the March is one of the best looking of all Atlantic cars, even though it was a few years old when this photo was taken. But it looked like a shrunken version of their 751/761 etc F1 cars.

[kiwi285]

I echo Steve thoughts - great photos.

Really looking forward to seeing some of these cars back on track

[Bondy]

Steve, John lived in NZ for many years and from time to time helped out with pit crew duties over the years. I am hoping to get him to join here so he can contribute :)

Another from Wigram, i have no idea about this but is that a wild looking Datsun 180B?

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Now onto Australia, Some are from Adelaide International circa 1981/82 etc

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Andrew Miedecke (NSW) Ralt RT4

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Bob Creasy (WA) Ralt RT4

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Garry Rogers (VIC) Torana Hatchback Sports Sedan

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Geoff Nicol (WA) March 74B

[Bondy]

More from Adelaide

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John Briggs (SA) Chev Monza, ex Red Dawson

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John Smith (NSW) Ralt RT1

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Paul Radisich (NZ) Ralt RT4, im pretty sure this was his Australian debut

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Peter Williamson (NSW) Galloway HG1

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Unknown Ralt RT4

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John Smith Ralt RT4

[Steve Holmes]

These are awesome! Keep them coming. Love the pic of the very young looking Radisich. He would have only been 20 or so when this was taken.

[Steve Holmes]

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Peter Williamson (NSW) Galloway HG1



Is this the same Peter Williamson who raced (mainly) Toyota touring cars in the '80s? Out of interest, was his Galloway Toyota powered?

[Steve Holmes]

Another from Wigram, i have no idea about this but is that a wild looking Datsun 180B?

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That Datsun(?) is not a car I've seen before! Its wild! The flare kit is amazing. Can any of you OSCA guys ID this car? The windscreen banner looks like it might read 'Cameron'. Could this be Ross Cameron?

[Steve Holmes]

Looking at these Atlantic photos, its amazing how many of these guys ended up racing touring cars. Another that is no doubt in Johns collection will be John Bowe, who was also racing Atlantics at this time. In a way its a shame, open wheelers were obviously their first love, but the popularity of touring cars and the struggles to further an international career in single seaters pushed them in that direction.

[bigbanger]

That Datsun(?) is not a car I've seen before! Its wild! The flare kit is amazing. Can any of you OSCA guys ID this car? The windscreen banner looks like it might read 'Cameron'. Could this be Ross Cameron?

Kelvin Cameron of Christchurch, who built up this OSCA Datsun 180B with a fuel injected 355 Chev V8. It was quite a radical car, however not long after this meeting, Kelvin lost the brakes while at private practice at Ruapuna and the car went into the trees at the end of the front straight. Kelvin died shortly after due to the massive injuries, and the car was never rebuilt. Some parts from the destroyed Datsun were reputed to have subsequently found their way into other OSCA cars.

[Bondy]

Steve, Willo's Galloway was Ford powered. His next Pacific was the Toleman and it was Toyota powered. Its the same Peter Williamson from the Touring Car scene..

Next lot and yes there are some of Bowe, im getting there ;)

Australian Grand Prix Meetings from Calder 1981 to 1983

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Alan Jones Ralt RT4, 1981

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Alfie Costanzo Tiga FA61, 1981

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Andrew Miedecke Ralt RT4, 1981

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John Bowe Ralt RT4, 1981

[Bondy]

Still @ Calder

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Bruce Allison Ralt RT4, 1981

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Jacques Laffite Ralt RT4, 1981

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Ray Mallock Ralt RT4, 1981

[Bondy]

Still @ Calder

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Nelson Piquet Ralt RT4, 1981

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Roberto Moreno Ralt RT4, 1981 Australian Grand Prix Winner

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Garrie Cooper Elfin MR9, 1981. In the background Peter Edwards Lola T330/T332 ex John Walker.

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Tim Slako Elfin MR6, 1981

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Peter Brock VC Commodore, 1981

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John Latham Porsche 930, 1981.. Australian Sports Car Champion. You can just see Peter Fitzgerald's Porsche in the background.

[Bondy]

and still @ Calder

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Tony Edmondson Alfetta, 1981

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Tony Edmondson Alfetta, 1983

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Gianpiero Moretti Porsche 935 78-81, 1983

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Alan Jones in John Fitzpatrick's Porsche 935/K4, 1983

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Bap Romano Kaditcha K583, before it became the Romano WE84, 1983

[Bondy]

and some more

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Peter Brock in Bob Jane's Chev Monza, 1983?

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Pretty sure this is Paul Trevethan in a Lotus Cortina, 1983

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Garry Rogers Mustang leading John Mann and i think one of the Jupps, 1983?

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Alan Jones Ralt RT4, 1983

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Alfie Costanzo Tiga FA81, 1983

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David Oxton Ralt RT4, 1983

[Bondy]

Still going ;)

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Allen Berg in Graeme Lawrence's Ralt RT4, 1983 FIA World Cup Series

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Allen Berg in Graeme Lawrence's Ralt RT4, 1983

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Andrew Miedecke Ralt RT4, 1983

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Geoff Brabham Ralt RT4, 1983

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John Smith Ralt RT4

[Bondy]

Last lot i think...

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Josele Garza Ralt RT4, 1983

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Jacques Laffite Ralt RT4, 1983

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Paul Radisich Ralt RT4, 1983

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Roberto Moreno Ralt RT4

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Niki Lauda Ralt RT4, 1984

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Keke Rosberg Ralt RT4, 1984

[thunder427]

Still @ Calder

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Jacques Laffite Ralt RT4, 1981

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Ray Mallock Ralt RT4, 1981

....Painted both these Ralts prior to 1981 Calder Australian Grand Prix, the Gitanes colour scheme was done to an actual 'Sponsor' spec Manual re colour dimensions,actually recived a 'letter of Commendation from sponsors,the Wrangle was 'Wing-it',but they where also very happy with result,'No sticker/Wraps, all done with masking tape and paint (I loved my Acrylic Days!!)I also remember I never got the car only the Panels and a week to do them both, "Shut-up!!just get it done"!! was the usual warcry!................MJ:cool:

[thunder427]

[QUOTE=Bondy;26514]and some more

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Peter Brock in Bob Jane's Chev Monza, 1983?

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Alfie Costanzo Tiga FA81, 1983

...Paint and body resposibilities on Monza,also had the contract to keep Alfies/Porche Australia cars in colour......... MJ:cool:

[J42E48]

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Peter Williamson (NSW) Galloway HG1


gday, would you mind if I reposted this photo on a valiant forum to show the cop car?

[Steve Holmes]

Wow, these are just awesome Bondy, thanks again for posting them. Keep them coming!

[Steve Holmes]

Kelvin Cameron of Christchurch, who built up this OSCA Datsun 180B with a fuel injected 355 Chev V8. It was quite a radical car, however not long after this meeting, Kelvin lost the brakes while at private practice at Ruapuna and the car went into the trees at the end of the front straight. Kelvin died shortly after due to the massive injuries, and the car was never rebuilt. Some parts from the destroyed Datsun were reputed to have subsequently found their way into other OSCA cars.

Thanks for the explanation. What a sad story! That car is fantastic, even the paint work is amazing. What a shame!

[Steve Holmes]

and still @ Calder

Tony Edmondson Alfetta, 1981

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Tony Edmondson Alfetta, 1983

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Gianpiero Moretti Porsche 935 78-81, 1983

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Alan Jones in John Fitzpatrick's Porsche 935/K4, 1983


These are great! I've never been able to gather much info on it, but there was a special GT race held at the Calder Australian Grand Prix in 1983. The Jones Porsche, Edmonson Alfa Chevy, Moretti Porsche, Brock Monza, Briggs BMW turbo etc were all competing in it. Moretti of course was the founder of MONO, hence the sponsorship. Jones won the race in the Fitzpatrick 935, but thats all the info I have. Awesome to see these cars though.

[Steve Holmes]

....Painted both these Ralts prior to 1981 Calder Australian Grand Prix, the Gitanes colour scheme was done to an actual 'Sponsor' spec Manual re colour dimensions,actually recived a 'letter of Commendation from sponsors,the Wrangle was 'Wing-it',but they where also very happy with result,'No sticker/Wraps, all done with masking tape and paint (I loved my Acrylic Days!!)I also remember I never got the car only the Panels and a week to do them both, "Shut-up!!just get it done"!! was the usual warcry!................MJ:cool:

I should have known you were responsible for these paint schemes Myles. These are real works of art! I absolutely love the Wrangler paint scheme, it looks amazing!

You probably already know one of our members on here, Barry Leitch, owns the Laffite car now in New Zealand, and it was recently restored. Pics are here: http://www.theroaringseason.com/showthread.php?968-SFOS-2013-Photos-Videos-from-Ruapuna-Levels-Teretonga/page7

[Bondy]

gday, would you mind if I reposted this photo on a valiant forum to show the cop car?

Yeah mate, that is cool :)

[Milan Fistonic]

These are great! I've never been able to gather much info on it, but there was a special GT race held at the Calder Australian Grand Prix in 1983. The Jones Porsche, Edmonson Alfa Chevy, Moretti Porsche, Brock Monza, Briggs BMW turbo etc were all competing in it. Moretti of course was the founder of MONO, hence the sponsorship. Jones won the race in the Fitzpatrick 935, but thats all the info I have. Awesome to see these cars though.

Here you go Steve - entry list from the programme and results from Racing Car News. Alan Jones was the driver of number 27.

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Results

Preliminary –15 laps

1 Jones – 10:16.0 (40.3)
2 Brock – 10:19.4 (40.5)
3 Romano – 10:20.7 (40.5)
4 Edmonson
5 Richards
6 French
7 Briggs

Fastest Lap – Jones 40.3


Main Race – 15 laps

1 Jones - 10:20.22 (40.36)
2 Romano – 10:26.96 (40.50)
3 Brock – 10:30.29
4 Moretti

Fastest Lap – Jones 40.2 new GT record (doesn’t equate with the FL given for the race?)
- Romano 40.5 new sports car record

[Steve Holmes]

Wow! Thanks so much Milan, that really makes for some great reading. What a line-up! Four Porsche 935s. Surely this must be the largest gathering of 935s ever in Australia?

[Bondy]

A few more, this time from the 90s..

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I think this is Jason Bright, Calder 1996

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Bryan Hartley Dome F102, Calder 1996

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I think this is Simon Wills from about 1998?

[George Sheweiry]

ORIGINAL COMMENT_______Kelvin Cameron of Christchurch, who built up this OSCA Datsun 180B with a fuel injected 355 Chev V8. It was quite a radical car, however not long after this meeting, Kelvin lost the brakes while at private practice at Ruapuna and the car went into the trees at the end of the front straight. Kelvin died shortly after due to the massive injuries, and the car was never rebuilt. Some parts from the destroyed Datsun were reputed to have subsequently found their way into other OSCA cars


Hi all, finally joined now that I have finished the rebuild of the Siddy. I bought the formula 5000 car or should I say the remains of the car from which the transaxle and suspension etc was used to build Kelvins car from Kelvins widow thru Rod Maclrae to use in the build of my Detomaso Pantera Sports sedan that I was building to replace the Siddy. It was the ex Radisich/Pederson M18 with a rather bent tub in white with Hifi racing on the side that I was told happened at Puke in the hands of Gary on chinamans hill. The DG300,front and rear uprights and suspension arms were all undamaged so I guess Kelvin must have made his own arms.

[Steve Holmes]

George, fantastic first post! Thanks for this info.

[Frosty5]

Hi all, finally joined now that I have finished the rebuild of the Siddy.

Hi George, are we going to see photos of the restoration and the finished product or has it been posted elsewhere on this forum? This is one of NZ's most iconic cars and needs to be seen again both on here and in the flesh. Look forward to it

[George Sheweiry]

Hi all, finally joined now that I have finished the rebuild of the Siddy.

Hi George, are we going to see photos of the restoration and the finished product or has it been posted elsewhere on this forum? This is one of NZ's most iconic cars and needs to be seen again both on here and in the flesh. Look forward to it

Yes, I will just have to get my head around how this site works ie posting photos etc and I guess if I put Sidchrome Mustang into this sites search, I will find the appropriate thread. cheers, George.

[John McKechnie]

George- congratulations both on the completion of the meticulous rebuild, and also the longeity of your ownership.
Remember seeing it in your garage in 1992. Now that the hard work is done, any plans for using it?

[Steve Holmes]

Yes, I will just have to get my head around how this site works ie posting photos etc and I guess if I put Sidchrome Mustang into this sites search, I will find the appropriate thread. cheers, George.

George, I think your ownership and restoration of this car deserves its own thread. Just your purchasing of it and your days racing it will make for some fantastic stories. The huge amount of work you've done to restore it is definitely something a lot of people on here would love to see. As far as posting photos, please feel free to email me and I can resize and post any photos you want to include, and you can add the text if that works?

[George Sheweiry]

George- congratulations both on the completion of the meticulous rebuild, and also the longeity of your ownership.
Remember seeing it in your garage in 1992. Now that the hard work is done, any plans for using it?

Thanks for the kind words Johnnie. And yes I will definitely be running it, in fact while it was on display at HD I saw a lot of my "bretheren" form the good old days that after a great chin wag with good ole Bob Homewood I made an instant decision to form a historic sports sedan class that Bob agreed would be a fantastic idea. I put pen to paper and off the top of my head came up with 30 existing cars. So I have already had talks with the Auckland car club outlining that I would like to do it the same way as I set up the production muscle car series to run at their 6 club meetings they have each season (1 day meets with 1 practice and 3 races probably all 6 lap handicap) starting in September thru to April,and they are quite exited and right behind it. So now I will organise a meeting of all interested competitors at the Auckland Car Club rooms possibly on the 20th of April (if they are free) and basically who ever turns up will be the people who form the rules.
So all of a sudden there would be somewhere for the Custaxie 2 to race!! A starting point would be something like pre 1980 and cars to be as they were run, for instance I couldn't put a late model nascar engine, brakes,trans and wheels on the Siddy!!! Also allow replicas as long as they are true replicas, that sort of deal but of course those parameters are what the people who turn up to get this class going would determine. So there we are, all those people who I saw at HD who reminisced and said wouldn't it be great to do it again, nows your chance. So please tell as many people as you can and I will come back with a confirmation of that date and time. Cheers, George.

[George Sheweiry]

George, I think your ownership and restoration of this car deserves its own thread. Just your purchasing of it and your days racing it will make for some fantastic stories. The huge amount of work you've done to restore it is definitely something a lot of people on here would love to see. As far as posting photos, please feel free to email me and I can resize and post any photos you want to include, and you can add the text if that works?

Thanks for the support Steve, much appreciated, could you ph me sometime as I have a few things to discuss with you. Many thanks. George.

[Grant Sprague]

Hi George, great to see you here , Im a newy here as well , Im learning to steer around the pic thing as well , last time I was with you we parted in a cloud of oil & tyre smoke , was a fun day but not for the side oiler ............ Cheers mate keep up the good work .Grant

[George Sheweiry]

Hi George, great to see you here , Im a newy here as well , Im learning to steer around the pic thing as well , last time I was with you we parted in a cloud of oil & tyre smoke , was a fun day but not for the side oiler ............ Cheers mate keep up the good work .Grant

Hey there Grant, you've been quiet for a long time. Keeping out of trouble I hope.

[Grant Sprague]

Hey there Grant, you've been quiet for a long time. Keeping out of trouble I hope. Yep easy to stay out of trouble raising 3 daughters & a beautiful wife[so far] lol , & not been burning mid night oil for a few years , JUST starting to miss it now that things are up & running again , we never get it out of the system as you would well know ....... keep in touch ..grant

[Rod Grimwood]

George, will be intouch re Sports Sedan classics. Good idea and keep it simple like most of us.

[Steve Holmes]

Hey Bondy, do you have any more photos of Johns to post?

[Bondy]

Hey Bondy, do you have any more photos of Johns to post?

Hi Steve, John is hoping to have some more photo's to me in a few weeks time..

[Steve Holmes]

Awesome! I'm really looking forward to seeing more.

[Rascal]

That Datsun(?) is not a car I've seen before! Its wild! The flare kit is amazing. Can any of you OSCA guys ID this car? The windscreen banner looks like it might read 'Cameron'. Could this be Ross Cameron?

Yes Datsun , 180B Coupe- chev, built & well driven by the late Kelvin Cameron.
The black#8 Arbuckles car, Lawrence Bruce.

[Steve Holmes]

Yes thats right, Arbuckles Camaro of Lawrence Bruce is the ex-Red Dawson Kensington Carpets car

[Beedub]

Yes thats right, Arbuckles Camaro of Lawrence Bruce is the ex-Red Dawson Kensington Carpets car

any one know of the whereabouts of Lawrence Bruce ?

[Jac Mac]

any one know of the whereabouts of Lawrence Bruce ?

Was talking to him a few months ago, lives in ChCh now I think. Sorry dont have contact details..

[Beedub]

[QUOTE=Bondy;26514]and some more

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Peter Brock in Bob Jane's Chev Monza, 1983?

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Alfie Costanzo Tiga FA81, 1983

...Paint and body resposibilities on Monza,also had the contract to keep Alfies/Porche Australia cars in colour......... MJ:cool:

Just back from Pihilip Island today, watched the Gitanes RT4 go round in your paint scheme ...sweet..

[Steve Holmes]

Did you get any pics?

[Bondy]

It's been a while but John popped into the shop this afternoon so here we go with a few more :) Most of these are from circa 1974,75

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0022.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0022.jpg.html)
Graeme Lawrence Lola T332 1974

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0019.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0019.jpg.html)
Michael Stillwell Ford Escort

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0021.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0021.jpg.html)
Bill O'Gorman Matich SR5

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0018.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0018.jpg.html)
Jim Murdoch Begg 018 1975

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0017_1.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0017_1.jpg.html)
Graeme McRae McRae GM2 and David Oxton Begg FM5 1974

[Bondy]

and we continue

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0020.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0020.jpg.html)
Graeme Lawrence Ferrari 246

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0016.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0016.jpg.html)
Warwick Brown Lola T332 1975

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0015.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0015.jpg.html)
Johnnie Walker Lola T330/T332 i won't get technical ;)

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0014.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0014.jpg.html)
Pete Geoghegan Porsche 911

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0013_1.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0013_1.jpg.html)
Peter Gethin Chevron B24

[Bondy]

and more

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0012.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0012.jpg.html)
Teddy Pilette Chevron B24 1974

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0007.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0007.jpg.html)
Henry Michell Elfin 360 1974

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0008.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0008.jpg.html)
Dennis Marwood Eisert F5000 ???

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0011.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0011.jpg.html)
I think this is Jim Evans Birrana 374 1974

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0009.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0009.jpg.html)
John Goss Matich A53 1975

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0005.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0005.jpg.html)
John Kay/Peter Finch Camaro

[Bondy]

Last bunch for now

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0010.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0010.jpg.html)
Frank Matich Matich A53 1974

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0002.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0002.jpg.html)
Ian Douglass Matich A51 005 1975

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0003.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0003.jpg.html)
John Kay/Peter Finch Camaro

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0001.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0001.jpg.html)
Chris Milton McLaren M18/M22 1975

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_0006.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_0006.jpg.html)
John Kay/Peter Finch Camaro

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i189/karterboi/IMG_1.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/karterboi/media/IMG_1.jpg.html)
John McCormack Charger

[Steve Holmes]

Wow, these are outstanding Bondy! Thanks so much for posting them.