Chris Brauer
Chris Brauer
John, that was Chris Brauer in the ex-Bob Jane '67 Mustang. The car was badly wrecked, and I believe Brauer never raced again.
Fortunately, the Bowden's in Queensland own what remains of the car and I assume will restore one day.
There are pics of it on this thread John. http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21295
John had recently contacted me here in CA to help find an original American Racing Equipment rear spoiler like the Monaro had when it raced in the seventies. I thought that would not be a problem until I learned the company had been sold and most rear spoilers had been sent to South Africa with the Chev Firenza Can Am cars. I emailed SA without success and after time I had given up but John had not.
He found that George Sheweiry had one from a 1969 Ford Talladega that just needed the paint stripped away to show the original beautiful detailed spoiler. So we all owe thanks to George for hanging on to possibly the only available original ARE rear spoiler out there as John had given up on me. Also thanks to Angus Fogg for reproducing the exact mounting legs for the spoiler and these photos.
Thank you all for getting me "off the hook". A truly magnificent and original restoration John. Well done.
(Ken Hyndman )
Last edited by khyndart in CA; 03-27-2017 at 08:46 PM.
Truly a great restoration job John with no expense spared.
Wow that looks really cool John! What an amazing effort you've made restoring this car. Really a huge committment, and you deserve a lot of credit. Most people would have simply walked away. But you've brought back virtually from the dead an important piece of NZ motor racing history.Originally Posted by khyndart in CA
John had recently contacted me here in CA to help find an original American Racing Equipment rear spoiler like the Monaro had when it raced in the seventies. I thought that would not be a problem until I learned the company had been sold and most rear spoilers had been sent to South Africa with the Chev Firenza Can Am cars. I emailed SA without success and after time I had given up but John had not.
He found that George Sheweiry had one from a 1969 Ford Talladega that just needed the paint stripped away to show the original beautiful detailed spoiler. So we all owe thanks to George for hanging on to possibly the only available original ARE rear spoiler out there as John had given up on me. Also thanks to Angus Fogg for reproducing the exact mounting legs for the spoiler and these photos.
Thank you all for getting me "off the hook". A truly magnificent and original restoration John. Well done.
(Ken Hyndman )
Hey John,
I have a 97 FORD F 250 HD 351 CD sitting in my driveway full of fuel and ready to go !
I don't need it this weekend so it's all yours. Do have any problems with that ?
Ken H
Not sure John,
It might end up looking like this !
About 20 years ago John's Monaro was for sale and I bet he wishes he could have gotten hold of it back then.
(Not a great photo but it gives an idea of how it looked then. 1996-98 )
John has come across some old paperwork and photos from a previous owner, Paul Horan, who must have been sick to the stomach on seeing how the car had deteriorated after he sold it in the late nineties. So here are some photos again from the 1996-98 period.
Best looking lawn furniture in the country.
(Getting ready to sell )
Last edited by khyndart in CA; 03-29-2017 at 10:07 PM.
Plus here is a copy of the "Vehicle Modifications Declaration Certificate" which included flared guards and roll bar etc. January 1991.
Final photo of some of the hard to find emblems.
Last edited by khyndart in CA; 03-29-2017 at 09:34 PM.
You read about "Barn Finds" and then you see what a "Backyard Find" looks like and then realize what John had to go through and restore this pile to better than new.
He should be knighted for his efforts !
I think these are the last of the "before restoration photos".
My hat goes off to you Sir John.
(Ken Hyndman ..editor )
Last edited by khyndart in CA; 03-30-2017 at 03:06 AM.
Only two words! Wow, amazing.
These sure are an eye opener! I can't believe how someone could just leave this thing to rot.John has come across some old paperwork and photos from a previous owner, Paul Horan, who must have been sick to the stomach on seeing how the car had deteriorated after he sold it in the late nineties. So here are some photos again from the 1996-98 period.
Best looking lawn furniture in the country.
(Getting ready to sell )
Sir John........has a certain...as long as you don't mention Robin Hood.....ring to it.........
Absolutely superb resto sir! May you have much enjoyment, therefrom.
Found this in an old Autonews. Looks like Grady has the car on the edge.
I could not agree more... awesome effort!You read about "Barn Finds" and then you see what a "Backyard Find" looks like and then realize what John had to go through and restore this pile to better than new.
He should be knighted for his efforts !
I think these are the last of the "before restoration photos".
My hat goes off to you Sir John.
(Ken Hyndman ..editor )
I will try to get there John. If I don't I will be thinking of you. Good luck for the day.
Cheers
Bruce
Well it's an absolute definite I can't be there, but all the very best for the "Big Day Out" John. What you have done is nothing short of stupendous. Congratulations. I hope it all works out as it should, every other driver and car (and walls) stay well away.
Congratulations John. From your dream of finding the car in the first place to how it is now is nothing short of astounding. A tribute to you and all who have helped along the way in this journey.
Regards
Tony
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