The Peter Bruin Collection

[BMCBOY]

A few shots of Peter Bruins's replica Lotus 11. An absolutely beautiful job powered by a
converted Fire pump Climax and quite a good performer too

[kiwi285]

What a great looking race car and a credit to its builder. Does the car still exist and if so is it still in NZ ?

[RogerH]

What a great looking race car and a credit to its builder. Does the car still exist and if so is it still in NZ ?

It went to Italy last year.

[John H]

I had a one off race with the Targa Fiat...A National sports car race about 1974. I came in about 5-6th with the bigger 2 L.. rear engined cars ahead. The car was as Peter sold it but it was red rather than the original yellow. I think it was only 1340cc with nice side draft Webers..not twin cam but was a sweet little car to drive. After 3 years in F Vs any car felt good to me. I also gained a rather painfull burn on my right leg as some insulation seems to have fallen off near the engine.

[pallmall]

This is the first VW Midget that Peter built, driven by Barry and Max Butterworth, Brent Holden and others. Now in Australia, the car was restored by Peter's great mate John Stanley. Photographed at Brisbane 2006.
Peter built other midgets and TQs.

[Steve Holmes]

I had a one off race with the Targa Fiat...A National sports car race about 1974. I came in about 5-6th with the bigger 2 L.. rear engined cars ahead. The car was as Peter sold it but it was red rather than the original yellow. I think it was only 1340cc with nice side draft Webers..not twin cam but was a sweet little car to drive. After 3 years in F Vs any car felt good to me. I also gained a rather painfull burn on my right leg as some insulation seems to have fallen off near the engine.

John, thats a fantastic photo! Thanks for posting it.

[reebok]

Peter Bruin made two Eleven replicas. I have the one he made for a friend. Since this photo was taken, the car is now on club registration, been mechanically refurbished, and is just about to have the bodywork refurbished. For the purists, I have changed the mirrors to period pieces.
This one is powered by a alfa giulietta engine.
I brought this car into Australia in 2000 for another gent, and took ownership myself last year.
Easily able to be driven daily. Since I live in the hills surrrounding Melbourne, my drive can involve country roads as well as highways.
Pics now added

[Roger Dowding]

Peter Bruin made two Eleven replicas. I have the one he made for a friend. Since this photo was taken, the car is now on club registration, been mechanically refurbished, and is just about to have the bodywork refurbished.
This one is powered by a alfa giulietta engine.
I brought this car into Australia in 2000 for another gent, and took ownership myself last year.
Easily able to be driven daily. Since I live in the hills surrrounding Melbourne, my drive can involve country roads as well as highways.
As soon as I work out how to add a pic.

reebok, look forward to the pic, here is another Lotus 11 replica, again Peter Bruin's work.
AHCCNZ Otaua Hillclimb mid 1980's, on the run ..


in the pit area, " on the side of the road !! "


P S was driven by Denis Ganley, who has seen the pictures..

[reebok]

Pics added

[John H]

John, thats a fantastic photo! Thanks for posting it.

Yes that one was taken by the great Jack Inwood.

[Rod Grimwood]

I am very lucky to still have the original special extractors that Peter built for my Escort, true pieces of art and engineering.

[John H]

Ross Cammick has come up with this photo from 1975 Puke To arrive !!

[BMCBOY]

Is this the one you want to post John. Puke chicane on Rothmans 1974

[John H]

Thanks a lot Ross? . A great photo

Is this the one you want to post John. Puke chicane on Rothmans 1974