Markec sent me this cool clipping from Auto Action, December 1985, and I figured it'd be a great start to a thread on old race car ads. Go ahead and add to it as you see fit.
Here is the page in its entirety:
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Markec sent me this cool clipping from Auto Action, December 1985, and I figured it'd be a great start to a thread on old race car ads. Go ahead and add to it as you see fit.
Here is the page in its entirety:
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Here is a closer view of the top half, which includes Terry Hooks Lola T610.
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Heres one I scanned from Sports Car World in 1962, for the hoards of Humpy Holden racers.
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Also from 1962, Milano GT kits.
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Steve, I dont think this is a good idea looking at all these old ads, and the prices being asked!!!! A bloke might feel like jumping off the bridge.............
Our very own Roaring Season member, Dave Silcock, selling off one of his Jags, in 1967. What was the price Dave?
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Jim Mullins A40 Allcomer.
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Some UK bargains at John Dangerfields in Bristol, from 1968.
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A brilliant and not terribly subtle ad for Owens Tyres.
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Norm Beecheys Speed Shop. Sorry about the quality, this is on the back cover of an issue of The Australian Hot Rod Review from 1968, so pretty scuffed up.
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Rodger Andersons BMW plus trailer.
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I have a supply of material that will be looked at with this thread in mind, especially for sales that were being made by those at the sharp end of period racing. I always find for sale adds of interests just as background scenes of many photo's are of great interest.
These look neatAttachment 7253Attachment 7254
Anything with Gulf-Oil is coolAttachment 7255