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The first batch are from Levin 3 Dec 1958
1 Racing cars at Levin. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/4151-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23259057
2 Racing cars at Levin. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/4156-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23259963
3 Racing cars at Levin. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/4154-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23260645
4 Racing cars at Levin. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/4149-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23260733
5 Racing cars at Levin. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/4150-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23260056
6 Racing cars at Levin. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/4153-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23260737

1 Racing cars at Levin. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/4152-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23259122
2 Racing cars at Levin. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/4155-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23260704
3 Car racing at Levin, Southern Manawatu. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/1075-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22775225
4 Car racing at Levin, Southern Manawatu. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/1072-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22569221
5 Car racing at Levin, Southern Manawatu. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/1071-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22634341
6 Car racing at Levin, Southern Manawatu. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/1073-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22526643

1 Best seat in the house, car racing at Levin, Southern Manawatu. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/1076-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23077296
2 1st Dec 1958 Unidentified winner of trophy cup in his single seater racing car, surrounded by child spectators, Levin motor racing circuit, Horowhenua District. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/4106-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23260719
3 Car racing at Levin, Southern Manawatu. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1958/1074-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22727334

May be Merv Neil in a very new T45 with the cup at Levin!

1 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00816-A-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23025749
2 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00812-A-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22693399
3 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00813-B-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23210711
4 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00812-D-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22713134
5 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00812-C-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22684791
6 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00813-A-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22312817

1 Lotus Eleven racing car at Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00815-D-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22300470
2 Lotus Eleven racing car at Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00815-E-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23106600
3 Lotus Eleven racing car at Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00815-E-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23106600
4 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00818-B-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23141627
5 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00813-D-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22327023

1 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00817-D-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23180933
2 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00813-F-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22856676
3 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00812-A-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22693399
4 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00813-B-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23210711
5 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00812-D-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22713134
6 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00812-C-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22684791

1 Lotus Eleven racing car at Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00815-A-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22634643
2 Levin motor racing meeting. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00816-B-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. [url]http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22644466[/url
3 Racing cars at Levin Racecourse. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1956/0029-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/29948409

1 Levin Motor Racing Club summer meeting. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1957/0144-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23096762
2 Levin Motor Racing Club Summer meeting. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1957/0145-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23248674
3 Unidentified motor racing competitor, sitting in a racecar, Levin, Southern Manawatu. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1957/4529-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22373012
4 Unidentified motor racing competitor, sitting in a racecar, Levin, Southern Manawatu. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1957/4529-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22373012
5 Unidentified motor racing competitor, sitting in a racecar, Levin, Southern Manawatu. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1957/4529-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22373012

1 Scene during a saloon car race at Levin on the 12th of January, 1963. Shows a Mini-Cooper, driven by Bruce McLaren, and a Humber 80, driven by D Marwood. The Austin A40, number 64 (far right) is driven by K Grant. Photograph taken by Bruce Valentine Davis.
Saloon car race, Levin. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00716-b-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22778059
2 Scene during a saloon car race at Levin on the 12th of January, 1963. From left: Jaguar 3.8, driven by Athol McBeath; Mini-Cooper, driven by Bruce McLaren; Austin A40, driven by K Grant; Humber 80, driven by Dennis Marwood; Humber 80 probably driven by Dr Dick Langley.
Saloon car race, Levin. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00731-b-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22893243
3 International motor racing meeting at Levin, on the 12th of January 1963. From left to right, the cars are: Lola, Ferrari, MGA and Cooper. The Ferrari is driven by Geoffry Richardson.
International motor racing meeting at Levin. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00732-b-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22610714

Beautiful piks ty , hey nothing changes [they might be old cars & photos] but these guys are trying just as hard as any one to day on any race circut any where on planet earth........ cheers Grant

#9 third photo, that looks like a very young Jim Palmer, hell he must have still been at school. Awesome history here.
Bry you are obviously not still playing music all night, so fill in time researching, good fella. Hope all is good mate.

Is that Ivy Stephenson in the second batch?

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Is that Ivy Stephenson in the second batch?

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Which photo are you referring to? If the Buckler with the Austin based grille I don't think so. 1st photo in post #5 is the second Buckler in NZ now effectively the car which GeeBee owns. The other Bucklers will be collated from their reg numbers> Thanks for the posting of these, really great era.

POST 1
John McMillan's Alfa Romeo P3
Colin Grant's Elva-Ford (now known as the Paton-Ford)
George Lawton Cooper T39
Angus Hyslop's D-type Jag between Roy Billington's Elfo Special (left) and Graham Pierce's 100S Austin-Healey
Roly Levis RAL
Pierce 100S

POST 2
Merv Neil Cooper T45 (Len Hamlin's A35 behind)
Billington's Elfo
Ivy Stephenson
crowd around what looks like George Lawton and his Cooper T39
Bruce McLaren Cooper T39, Dave Caldwell Alfa P3, Bruce Webster MkVI Vooper 500 on the front row. The car directly behind Webster is Wally Henwood's 1000cc Cooper-Vincwent
Fred Verry's rolled Humber 80

POST 3
spectators
Merv Neil with cup
Fred Verry's rolled Humber 80

POST 5
Jim Boyd Buckler
McMillan Alfa P3 and Tom Clark HWM chasing the 500s
Theo Dodunski (XK120) leading the TR2s
Clark HWM
Clark HWM
Dodunski spinning XK120

POST 6
Roly Crowther Lotus XI
Crowther Lotus XI
hard to tell but there's a Buckler in there and also a Mk1 Cooper-Bristol
Ron Roycroft Bugatti-Jaguar
Dodunski's XK120 off the track
Dave Bransgrove spinning his Wolseley Special in front of John Spire's TR2

POST 7
McMillan Alfa and Ross Jensen 100S Healey
Clark HWM
the rest are repeats

POST 8
Crowther Lotus XI
Syd Jensen leading

POST 9
Crowther in repainted Lotus XI
Ron Frost leading Syd Jensen in MKIX Cooper-Nortons
young Jim Palmer in Buckler - his first race?
??
motorcycles

POST 10
already ID'd (but it's Alastair McBeath!)
MGA leading Barry Cottle (Lola), Geoff Richardson (Ferrari 250GT) and one of the bob-tailed Coopers
Grant, Marwood, McLaren, McBeath, Langley and the Mk2 Zephyrs of Grady Thomson and Ran Macdonald

David- which Mk2 is Gradys?

David- you are a legend mate

Wills All-Comer Trophy saloon car race at Levin, on the 27th of November, 1965. From lead: Lotus Anglia driven by David Simpson; Austin A40 driven by Kerry Grant; Zephyr Corvette driven by Rod Coppins; Anglia driven by B Faloon; Anglia driven by C J Roberts; Mini driven by F Hamlin.

Wills All-Comer Trophy saloon car race at Levin. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00755-b-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23240953

1 Ford Mustang car, driven by Ivan Segedin, racing in Levin, 1966. "Fleetwood Motors Limited" is advertised. Photograph taken by Bruce Valentine Davis.

Ford Mustang driven by Ivan Segedin, racing in Levin. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00720-d-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22767387

2 Minis racing at Levin. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00745-a-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22844484

1 Ford Mustang cars, driven by Dawson and Fahey, racing in Levin, 1969
Ford Mustang cars racing in Levin. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00758-e-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23059163
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Chevrolet Camaro, driven by Spencer Black, racing in Levin. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00758-b-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22750353
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Ford Mustang (driver: Dawson) and a Mini (driver: A Hyslop)
Ford Mustang and a Mini, racing in Levin. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00758-d-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22911564

1 Racing cars at Levin Racecourse. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1956/0030b-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22481350
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Unidentified motor racing competitor, holding an umbrella and sitting in a racecar, Levin, Southern Manawatu. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1957/4527-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23120864

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David- which Mk2 is Gradys?

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The red one, not the white one:)

POST 21
Probably Alex Stringer in the Porsche (or conceivably its owner, Joe Gardner) and possibly Graham Nicholson in the Riley

The unidentified motor racing competitor is Graham Pierce

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Unidentified men, probably a commentator, watching the Car Club hillclimb, at Palmer Head, Wellington. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1959/3185-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/30653262
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Members of a Car Club, getting ready for the hillclimb challenge, at Palmer Head, Wellington. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1959/3184-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/30658859
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Car Club member, car number 39, racing down Palmer Head, Wellington. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1959/3186-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/30638327

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Unidentified man, with his racing car, during the Motor Racing Hill climb at Palmer Head, Wellington. Further negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1960/0883-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/30663268
2 A no.14 racing car, during the Motor Racing Hill climb at Palmer Head, Wellington. Further negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1960/0884-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/30656846
3 A no.19 racing car, during the Motor Racing Hill climb at Palmer Head, Wellington. Further negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1960/0886-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/30633618
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Group of unidentified people, sitting at top of a hill, looking down at the Motor Racing Hill climb, Palmer Head, Wellington. Further negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1960/0885-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/30651897

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Originally Posted by David McKinney

The red one, not the white one:)

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Was the world in colour in those days?

2 February 1949
1 R Watson in Frazer Nash automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00806-C-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22815089
2 Hugo Hollis in MG automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00808-B-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22421469
3 Ken Hemus driving Vauxhall 30/98 automobile in Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00808-D-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22335933
4 Robin Shand in MG automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00806-A-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22618049
5 Allen Freeman in Thompson Special at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00807-E-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22867955
6Ewen Faulkner in Morris V8 special at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00805-A-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22340763

1 Morrie Proctor at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00808-E-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22777702
2 Ewen Faulkner in Morris V8 special at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00806-B-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23191775
3 Gordon Vogtherr in Morgan automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00807-C-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22761518
4Ken Hemus in Vauxhall 30/98 automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00806-E-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23149371
5 Ewen Faulkner in Morris V8 special at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00808-A-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23180116
6 R F Christie in MG automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00808-C-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22481155

1 A S Farland in MG automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00807-B-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23219553
2 Ken Hemus in Vauxhall 30/98 automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00806-E-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23149371
3 R F Christie in MG automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00808-C-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22481155
4 R Watson in Frazer Nash automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00808-F-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23043467

1Roy Cowan in Sunbeam automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00807-D-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22679221
2Ron Roycroft in his supercharged Austin Seven motor racing car. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00807-A-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22798384
3 Faulkner, Ewen, fl 1948. Ewen Faulkner in Morris V8 special at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00807-F-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23233342
4Morrie Proctor at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00806-F-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23036302

POST 64
The RAL, with Dave Evans. I don't recognise the cars behind
The third one is the Shadbolt again

POST 65
Syd Jensen
Syd Jensen
Pat Hoare
overlooking the finish-line

POST 27
The Frazer Nash driver's son Chris Watson is the Hampton Downs man

POST 29
Fordy Farland was later chief scrutineer for what was then MANZ

POST 30
Cowan's Sunbeam was the actual winner of the Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man. The driver became a well-known artist and sculptor

I received the following from Kelvin Brown who is one of (if not THE) most knowledgable when it comes to Bucklers and similar cars. He also has a very extensive programme library.

The #34 car C L Grant Elva Ford with DeJoux body. Reg 477364 Levin 29 Nov 1958 ? Post#1

Car # 54 could be George Lawton Cooper Climax 1500 Levin 29 Nov 1958 Post#1

Also it is Billington Elfo #28 beside the white #19 D Type Jaguar Post#1

Number 36 with reg #432225 is the RAL of Roly Levis. Levin 30 Mar 1957 Nov 57 or Jan 58 Post#1

The #28 Buckler is Roy Billington in the Elfo Special. Reg 422146 Levin 29 Nov 1958 Post#2

Good picture of Ivy Stephenson that is in the DD1 when it had the alloy body Post#2

Buckler #23 is Jim Boyd in the Mk.6 No2 car Levin 22 Oct 1956 he had that number Post#5

The car that has spun off #25 is possibly C M Hogan Ford 10 Special Levin 30 Mar 1957 Post#6

The Lotus 11 with the Boyd Buckler nose behind is Roly Crowther Levin 22 Oct 1956 ? Post#8

the Lotus 1100 #35 two tone paint R J Crowther Levin 19 Jan 1957 but it does not look like Crowther driving Post#9

A very young Jim Palmer in the 1st Buckler Mk.6 Levin 23 Nov 1957 ? possibly his first race there. Post#9

The smiling guy white helmet and overcoat could that be Merv Mayo in the Buckler 90/6 ? He had success at the wet meeting Levin 23 Nov 1957 Post#9

1 MG automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00810-E-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22817121
2 Ewen Faulkner in Morris V8 special at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00805-A-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22340763
3 Bob Gibbons in Jaguar XK 120 automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00810-F-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23177241
4 Roy Cowan driving Cowan-Sunbeam. This automobile was converted from a 1926-1927 Sunbeam limousine used by Lord Galway while Governor-General of New Zealand. It was colloquially known as The Grader.
Roy Cowan in Cowan-Sunbeam automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00810-C-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23037406
5,Roy Cowan in Cowan-Sunbeam automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00805-D-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23119004
6 R Watson in Frazer Nash automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00810-D-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23216717

Robin Shand in Railton automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00805-C-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22767965
2 vRobin Shand in Railton automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00805-B-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22311275
3 Robin Shand in Railton automobile at Paekakariki hill climb. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00810-B-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/2290919

Old fart - When I first scanned through these I thought 'Merv Mayo' - I see you've posted that it "...could be..."

I first met Merv in 1980 and wasn't alive in 1957 so can't comment what he looked like then 0 but I'd run with that. This is an excuse for me to phone him and get his email address. I did a story on him for NZCC in 2008, 50 yrs on from he, Phil Kerr and Bruce McLaren were the three finalists for the Driver to Europe.

I figured he was the 'forgotten one' and deserved a story.

1 Palmer Road Hill Climb, Breaker Bay, Wellington. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00819-D-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22874764
2Palmer Road Hill Climb, Breaker Bay, Wellington. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00819-A-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23154404
3 Palmer Road Hill Climb, Breaker Bay, Wellington. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00819-F-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22761218
4Palmer Road Hill Climb, Breaker Bay, Wellington. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00819-B-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23047600
5 Mini Cooper car at the Palmer Road Hill Climb, Breaker Bay, Wellington. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00717-f-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23089561
6 Bagnall-Jaguar car at the Palmer Road Hill Climb, Breaker Bay, Wellington. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00717-e-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22346386

1 Porsche car at the Palmer Road Hill Climb, Breaker Bay, Wellington. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00717-d-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23020343
2 Jim Boyd in Lycoming Special at Palmer Road Hill Climb, Breaker Bay, Wellington. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00819-E-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22487350
3 Imperell sports car at Palmer Road Hill Climb, Breaker Bay, Wellington. Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Negatives of the family of Bruce Davis, motor racing, and photographs of the Mosgiel Mills. Ref: 35mm-00819-C-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23007354

John McMillan, winner of the Grand Prix at Ohakea on 20 March 1950, in the Jackson Special car. Photograph taken in 1950 by an Evening Post staff photographer.
Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: 114/127/04-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22313096

Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer
Racing cars being hosed down before leaving for Ardmore. Negatives of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1955/2888-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22325818

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Originally Posted by Michael Clark

Old fart - When I first scanned through these I thought 'Merv Mayo' - I see you've posted that it "...could be..."

I first met Merv in 1980 and wasn't alive in 1957 so can't comment what he looked like then 0 but I'd run with that. This is an excuse for me to phone him and get his email address. I did a story on him for NZCC in 2008, 50 yrs on from he, Phil Kerr and Bruce McLaren were the three finalists for the Driver to Europe.

I figured he was the 'forgotten one' and deserved a story.

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He certainly does deserve a write up. Fondly remembered in Buckler circles, and very clever engineer.