Tony G, I don`t think people were unhappy at the prospect of seeing these cars, unfortunately a rather simple statement derailed this thread and everyone got tied up with the words genuine, historic, classic etc.
This class will ROCK and thanks for posting the photos. If one looks at the photos and videos, then here is a grid that could certainly grow with time.
It was unfortunate that Georges` attempt did not quite work out, so I thank the guys who are making this effort for the Festival.
Anthony
Found this video link to the Algie Afetta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=z31NiRMqFG8
Shows Ian racing Freeth, Wills etc .great viewing and has 3 race tracks.
Also features Gordon Burr with the car.
Cameo of Barrys Monaro sitting in Gordons shed also.
Great docco her from the old NZV8 days on TV.
Gets you drooling.
That's a great link John. Enjoyed it plus the Mopar stuff which showed my old school mate Mark Peacock in it with his early Cuda.
I've just embedded it here John. That NZV8 tv piece was shown on tv some years ago.
I am going over with Barry the origins of the Alfetta.
Watch this space as I will post it soon.
if any one else wants to put up the origins of any these cars, please go ahead.
As I posted earlier the Addis Charger was never a road car, it came second with Sprague , Leonard and then sold and went straight on the track.
Barrys Monaro was a road car, but as a result of a freak incident, had this radical transformation, that story will also follow.
Great to see that the 4 cars in the first 3 photos are still here and they are ready to go now.Originally Posted by TonyG
The black 'Evercool' car - does this still exist. I certainly don't remember it.
Mike- looking at the Morris badge ,its the Marina V8, i understand there will be news on this from Rod .
Very handsome looking Sports Sedan
Built up by Graham Park, who is a member on here, though at this stage I think it had been sold and driven by John Caulton?
Correct
Graham has it back as mentioned before, it is red and as he say's is not pretty in that colour. It has been bodgeyed around a bit but Parksey will sort her out. I may post photos shortly.
Roger, are you ready with that beast for some fun.
Rod, how far away is your car?
It's not that far, just through the back door and office and in the garage.
Na started sorting brakes etc and looking at rose joints (scary, they not cheap) of which there are a few. Decided to strip right back and repaint again. Got to shift the sore rally car so we have some room.
Yes please!!! Any pics of your car would be appreciated too.
Will post Parksy's Marina soon
Regard my car, go to thread page 19 and thread Ford Escort and you will find photos of car as it was.
I am
Good one Roger, may have some interesting company. Had enquiries from a few but will not say any thing until we are all sorted and sure of whats happening. Remember the Festival is to put your toe in the water to see what it feels like, just a paddle around to start with before you go into the deep end.
Hopefully some cars with a lot of NZ history will be along for the play, and all cars have there own bit of history any way, and some of the peddlers have a bit of history to share as well.
Lets get organized guy's and get those entries into Jim Barclay,
Good looking list so far.
Just imagine it will be like the old days....with me leading them around yet again!!...Ha ha ha ...... Seriously I am loving the the turn around of assistance to help these guys..( most of whom are my friends of by gone racing days)......might go hunt down my old Mazda to keep an air of honestly about the place. Big pats on the shoulders to Ray and other whom toss in a bit of financh to help out getting these cars to the grid. (perhaps a "guest drive" for past champions of the class could be in order.....hint hint!) Really looking forward to arguably the Best Event on NZ Motorsport calendar. Kindest Regards, Tony Rutherford.
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