Time to honour this legend, as we have in other threads for other legends.
Maybe photos from other threads can be added to this thread as well.
Paul has been a huge influence on NZ Motorsport.
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Time to honour this legend, as we have in other threads for other legends.
Maybe photos from other threads can be added to this thread as well.
Paul has been a huge influence on NZ Motorsport.
Paul Fahey set the bar when it came to more proffesional saloon car preparation in NZ.
Honored to meet him at Hampton Downs recently, he is still in fine health.
Absolutely a high achiever in life and his racing results speak volumes.
Some of my favorites among the collection gathered over a long time.
Lotus Anglia
Lotus Cortina
Trans Am Mustang that changed NZ Motorsport in the professional approach to presentation and preparation.
More Trans Am
Another of Mr Shelby's toy's that Mr Fahey made his mark in.
And when it started to change colours.
My Favorite, the 'Little Screamer'. I can still remember that noise the first time over Rothmans at Puke. And the big spin between the left hander and Rothmans. This car really showed Mr Fahey's skill.
And the big screamer, this car was exciting.
Nice work, Rodders. He really did set a benchmark when it came to car prep and setup, and while he wouldn't give an inch on the track, he wasn't into biff and barge. Class act.
We must also remember Paul surrounded himself with great people like Ray Stone(Right side) his main mechanic in order to achieve the championships he did!!
PS: whos that other famous guy with Ray?
Dale M
you beat me to it Rod.Good job.
Awesome thread Rod. This is my favourite Fahey picture, from Terry Marshall, as you've posted above Rod. Even though Fahey doesn't have a lot of sentiment for this car, its still a neat picture.
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Yes Steve, I too have got this photo. I like it because it`s as if he`s doing up his seat belt saying to himself ` you pricks are in for a hell of a race this time'.
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A great race driver who managed some fantastic feats in the smaller cars and really showed his prowess.
Exactly Mike. From arrival to departure at any race meeting, Paul Fahey was a true professional. The presentation of all his gear, tow car, trailer, and obviously his various race cars, are a true credit to the man.
The 'team' as you say Steve.
And how it was most the time.
I have twice owned the FIAT 125T that Paul Fahey and Graeme Lawrence raced in the 1972 B&H 500.
Paul actually rolled the car during the race although it did go on to finish (last of the 6 team FIAT cars but still respectably high up the order).
I rang him some 20 odd years ago when I still had the car to speak with him about it,and he was pretty blunt! saying that he didnt really want to discuss this car ,but would be happy to talk allnight about the Fords he has raced!!!
I thanked him and said 'another time perhaps' a little disappointedly....not one of his favourites then..
I do still have a photo of the car somewhere in the actual B&H so will post when I find it.
Speedsterboy
I have interviewed Paul for a few magazine articles on some of his old cars, and some he loved, while others left a bad taste in his mouth. Not sure its so much a brand thing, probably more so the success, or lack of, and other dramas associated with each car.
In a Classic Car magazine he set the record straight on the Mustang Fastback that he had then sold to PDL with no Ray Stone behind him.Yes he loved the cars he had success with, the others -a non event or hard work.Talking of straight talkers -he said Rod Coppins was a stock car driver once after a coming together.
Mind you, always admired Jack Nazer for writing "Leo did this" on the damaged panels.
Steve-were you waiting for me to write this so you could post the next pic- we are 1 minute apart?
Warwick Clayton photo from the Miss Victorious article.
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Where's the track Rod (post 3 first shot)? Could that be Paritutu, the only track I recall in NZ with a steep dip like that.
He really did present beautiful looking cars, ahead of his time in NZ. Loved them all though I only got to see the Anglia recently on show at HD. Specially liked the FVA Escort and the Cologne Capri for the sheer uniqueness. Great that the master of kiwi muscle is alive and well.
Yes Paritutu
Another favorite photo with 2 of the best going at it.
And poster from HMC say's it all
those are great shots!!
Those are fantastic Milan! Who was the other party involved in the rear panel damage on the Mustang?
Probably a white Porsche!
Steve, you just know there is an email on its way from Dale right now! Ha ha ha.
"Probably a white Porsche!"
Or maybe something a little more British and a lot less German than they are now.
This was before she became Mary Carney.
This era was a big part of my life growing up so I have a 'little stuff' from back then. I have a pretty clear memory of being at a workshop in Wigram and picked up so I could reach in through a slightly opened window and unlock that Mustang when the keys were locked in it.
While Fahey is quite rightly known as one of our best tin-top drivers we shouldn't forget that he started his motor sport career on bikes...
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(1954 Senior TT at Mangere)
... and that he had a brief and successful stint driving the Rothmans Cooper in 1965.
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