Great photos Nigel - Past and Present . many thanks for sharing
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Great photos Nigel - Past and Present . many thanks for sharing
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Here another one from the past that is still with us.
This is a Rover SD1 with Chev 355.
In this pic it is followed by Phil Schubert and Roger Davis.
Dont know which track it is, though it could be old small track at Taupo as he used to race there
Steve Pearson is another proud guy who built the car, raced it and still owns it 25 years later.
He also built, before this one, a Renault with a Rover V8 in it. but damaged in very badly at Bay Park- will be posting pics on this when I get them.
He has been following the HSS class ,was at both Historic weekends and likes what this class is about- having fun showing these cars on the track.
We look forward to when it comes out to play
Last time I saw this car was at Manfeild,I have a number of photos of this car.
CUSTAXIE50-
would love to have those pics on here.
Can you post or would you like me to put them up?
Please pm me if needed
The Rover looks like a cool car John.....looking forward to some pics , Cheers, Bruce
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OK, Bruce, you like it and want some more..............
And I would say that is Bob Hyslop and his RX7 following
Great, looking forward to these ones, as I had no knowledge of this car until Richard Quinn told me last Sunday
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Jon Telford has very kindly given me some pics of his earlier Sports Sedan days,before he got the RX7 .Here he is leading the pack at the old Taupo track in his Starlet- man these Starlets get around.
There will be more to come, one each day.
Big thanks to Jon for these -he really knows what this class is about and wants the fans to share these.
Just want to jump in here with a quick question, I have a friend with a Rover V8 powered RX3 which came from the south Island and was originally put together for OSCA, or something like that I believe.
I think the car was built in the late 80's or Early 90's.
Would he be welcome on this grid? and If so, then who should he get in touch with?
He needs to be nudged along a bit!
If the car was built to a set of rules back then- for example OSCA-, has a log book from back then and still runs period/ acceptable period equipment, then , subject to confirmation, he can run with us .
He would be welcomed on the grid by fellow competitors for having a period car and spectators who may remember this car or who want to see another genuine car from that time
Bottom line I am your man for point of contact, and we have are running March 29,30 at Legends of Speed ,Hampton Downs.
tonttu- will try my best here.
When- would be 2000-2001.
Where- old Taupo track.
Usual suspects-
Jon Telford in blue Starlet.
Roger Davis in his red Torana.
Graeme Barnes in the green Capri
Yellow car- has ST badge on the grille,can someone help here?
Brendon Motors has its name on these cars screen banners.
Campanella Confectionari is the screen banner of another years series will post these later.
Where did this little Starlet end up John? That is the same Capri (Green) that is now Red is it not? Looks like the ones in this years pics from the Festival. I like it in the green if it is the same. :)
Cheers
Tony
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This could be from the same race weekend.
Steve Pearson, originally from Dannevirk, close behind our Jon.
Any one know what car/ who is behind Steve?
Update- 1999 Allcomers class at Taupo.
Red Subaru is Alan Rea
Red car behind Steve is a Subaru Impreza , don't know who though.
Love these old photos, the cars looks awesome :)
Time will tell, lets hope its soon.
Jon has given me some more details for your questions-
#775....year is 1999, Allcomers class m(sounds familiar). Red Subaru is Alan Rea.
#769.... Yellow car is Tony Phelan Toyota Carina with a 4.4 p75 or rover V8. he thinks...
Anyone know what happened to this car?
Jons Starlet had a EVO Mitsy motor, Starion gearbox and AE86 diff
Next pic will be Jon and Red Escort of Brendon Neiman
Have you noticed that all these cars pictured have real character and individuality? These are the sorts of cars we want to see on the track, not todays bland identical stuff. Keep this class and thread going. Great work guys and especially you John.
Couldn't agree more Ray :)
Video I retrieved from a VHS tape of Graeme Addis interview with his new Charger back in the day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Ae8lKIpnkI
I just love Graemes sense of humour when asked about special pieces....International haybaler donuts, Kenworth truck warning lights, Morris 1100 gearlever.
Great post-well found
Here are some cars that ran in the Kiwi Sports Sedan class at Manfeild Oct 98. As I do not have a program from this event I am unable to identify some drivers.
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#19 Alan Montgomery (PN)
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#43 Bill Russell (HSTG)
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#05 Kevin Bovey (WGTN)
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More from the same meeting.
#90 Russell Due (THPE)
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#91 Dave Stevens (FLDG)
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Kiwi Sports Sedans Manfeild Nov 1999
#1 Brendon Neiman (WGTN)
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#19 Alan Montgomery (PN)
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#19 Monte & #60 Tony Phelan (GSBN)
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#43 Bill Russell (HSTG)
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More from the same meeting.
#60 Tony Phelan
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#68 Roger Davis (HLTN) & #23 Bob Hyslop (TGA)
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Wow, great collection of pics.
I have spoken to the owner of the white HC Viva Estate, hes keen to run his car again when its ready.
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Jon running with Brendan Neiman
Random photos from Manfeild Winter Series meetings 1998-2000. Part 1
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Amazing just how many Vauxhall based cars in this thread!
I have a feeling, the yellow RX3 of alan Montgomery, started life as Alan Grices "Craven mild" car. Not sure if he still has it, but had a feeling it may be back in Aust.
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Looks like Jon and Bob Hyslop at it again, Jon says he cant wait to do it again with the RX8
Hi,
New here.I have the ex Doug Clark Toyota Celica Sports Sedan that has been fully professionally restored to original spec.It won 3 Queensland Sports Sedan Championships in the early 80's as well as running in the National Series.It has a full Space Frame front fabricated by John Wright (Avante) and has a Mid Mount High HP Holden 202 with a Duggan Head that is dry sumped.All running gear and mechanicals historically correct and brand new.
Car is running but needs glass and bars etc fitted.New period sympathetic FIA compliant cage just fitted by Paul Morris Motorsport as well as engine cover.I have the original Logbook and full documentation.I have spent over $80K on this project and as I am not going to race again I would sell it for $40K.Car is at PMM Gold Coast.Kindly PM me or call+61 (0)433112599 for further info on this Historically significant Sports Sedan.Thanks.
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Jon and Roger Davis going at it, sure it wont be long before Roger will be seen in the same chasing position.
At last,- as promised -Barry Algies Monaro is featured in the latest Australian STREET MACHINE magazine, February edition.
Hoping it would make the front cover,it didnt, you will find it page 112-118
However great pics from at Hampton Downs, and a great advertisement for Historic Sports Sedans .
It takes a special car to be there , and thanks to Street Machine for wanting this iconic NZ car featured
Also extra special thanks to Andrew Metford and Scott Campbell- Fast Parts- for helping this photo shoot and article to come together.
Some photo's from the first TRS meeting at Manfeild 2005.
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