A couple of months back, 'Woody' told me that Bill Leckie had died and now I see that Neville Brickley has passed. Both men were fine peddlers of machinery and provided us with some great racing.
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A couple of months back, 'Woody' told me that Bill Leckie had died and now I see that Neville Brickley has passed. Both men were fine peddlers of machinery and provided us with some great racing.
Russ, thanks for posting these. I had no idea about Bill Leckie, I'm shocked by that. Very sad to hear about losing both of these guys. RIP.
Sad news, did not know that Bill had passed. Both great motorsport people.
Very sad news.I raced against Bill in early 70s when he had his Imp,.He also used to come into work for parts.Always pleasant and enjoyable company.To me he is not just a name,, I have vivid memories of his racing when I see his name.
Life is short, and time is all we have.
May have missed it in another post, but also see Prof Sid Watkins passed earlier this month.
I'm also sad to hear that. I met Bill at Ruapuna in 1975-ish which is when I took this shot of him with the amazing Imp-Ford. A very nice guy as I recall.
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2 shots of the Leckie Imp from the GP meet Pukekohe1975
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Imp? is this the Sunbeam Stilletto that also went to Barry Vuyk and BrYan Bate?
I believe the Leckie Imp was written off after an end over end roll due to a rear hub breakage. The Vuyk Stiletto was apparently built using a saloon body which then had the coupe roof grafted on. The coupe doors are also different to the saloon doors due to the lower roofline.
Here is a scan from Otago Sports Car Club mag Wheelspin April 79 of Clog's Imp at Timaru...
Sorry about condition but have hunted high and low forr slides from that era ...Dearly Departed must have tossed them ..
Cheers Lynds
Whoops my finger got me in trouble again
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There is a Nigel Roskilly in the death notices of this morning's Herald.
Anyone know if he's the one who competed in the early Shell Silver Fern Rallies.
...and before that hillclimbed the RGR 500
I'm racking my brain trying to remember his initials, as that might tie in with the Herald notice. "Our" man would be late 60s or early 70s, I would have thought
I think it is the Nigel Roskilly (Christopher Jan Nigel Roskilly) who was involved in racing and old Jaguars. There was an email going around a week or so back that he was seriously ill and a sale of his Jaguar parts and spares was taking place.
Thanks for that clarification, I kinda knew the rear was different but I had not seen an Imp with the dual front headlights, thats why I thought it may have been. Saw a Stilletto shell on a trailer coming home from Brisbane a few weeks back. Beautiful little cars.
Looking at Mr Leckies cars, I must say I feel a little disappointed that I do not remember seeing any of them race. There are images I have posted from Dad that shows the Capri, however my focus was on 3 cars that day, PDL2 , Miss Victorious and Pat Creas Scotties Cortina, well I was only 4.
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He was occasionally referred to by his full handle (1966 Puhipuhi hillclimb):
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I may possibly have a photo of him - one of a number of unidentified Coopers etc at hillclimbs.
Stu
RIP C.J.N.Roskilly, Did some work on my XK150 a while back. He had so much knowledge and skill with early Jaguars, sadly that
is lost. He will be missed.
I am pleased to report that Bill Leckie is still very much alive and well.
As Mark Twain said "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated".
I heard today that Barrie Gurdler from Christchurch passed away this week, creator of many interesting specials.
Very knowledgable and skilfull RIP Barrie, and condolences to the family.
Yes I loved his HWM sports copy
Yes this is a sad loss. Went to his funeral yesterday, he lived his life at full speed,was into motor cycling, speedway, moto cross and road racing, classic cars, areoplanes and riding horses. He touched so many peoples lives there were about 700 people at his farewell. We will not see his like again.
Another thing I just wonder how with the thinking done by certan folk if Barry could have raced his HWM at an event up north.lets hope others carry on the same as has been the kiwi way and build more specials the backbone of NZ racing
Barrie was up for the Roycroft meeting with his very "period" Formula Junior this year. Ruth was very touched by all the expressions from the huge number of people.
FWIW the HWM would have been OK for vintage except for the late model motor. Of course it's now in North America. His FJ was definitely pre 60 in all aspects.
Interesting so how old would it need to be as kerry Anderson has the same in his D type rep. I think??
If they want to race in VINTAGE CIRCUIT events (capitals on purpose) the engine and chassis must be pre December 31 1960. In the case of the replicas, as long as the chassis is an accurate representation of what could have been, and was done, that's OK. The engine needs to be of a direct family from the date. ie a 4.2 is not acceptable.
Please note, this is my paraphrasing of the rules, as always read them yourself to get it 100% and ask the proper authorities if not sure (and I am not one of the VCC authorities, just an enthusiastic participant).
I don't think it's just the engine and chassis that needs to be pre 31 Dec 1960 - I would think it would be all major components. The test really is - were the components used to build this replica available pre 31 Dec 1960. For example, you couldn't use a pre Dec 1960 engine and chassis but fit Wilwood 6 pot disc brakes.
This thread is for remembering those who were once among us and not for arguing about the eligibility of vehicles
Agree Dave, thanks
I have only just been informed that Paddy Davidson, one of our highly acomplished rally drivers from the 70's & 80's has passed away after a long illness. Paddy will be remembered by many as a stalwart of the Rotorua Car Club, for his great character and sportsmanship and for his very accomplished and very competitive driving of the the ex works Datsun 180B the Escort BDA and the works Nissan 240RS.
Sad; another top bloke gone. Paddy was very good driver and a gentleman with it.
RIP
Another two from the motor racing fraternity have left us this week.
Ian Snellgrove and Murray McLaren.
Hi Gang Verry sad abought Paddy. But I Did put A note in the old rally A FEW weeks ago with R I P Pady Davison one of my B D A Boys Jamie A