Picture quality varies a wee bit as I was using two different cameras, not two different types of film - and the scanner is causing me grief.
Picture quality varies a wee bit as I was using two different cameras, not two different types of film - and the scanner is causing me grief.
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Scanner is playing up again... Now it won't focus properly. (Reloaded 2 days later...)
The previous two pictures of the Triumph, I didn't give it the nickname it acquired, when peering under the bonnet. Journalists were very quick to nickname this twin cam Triumph "Sabrina". Do a Google search for Sabrina 1964.
This car is also a Triumph, but note the SLR, same as the Morgan SLR. Just to confuse matters, there was a Morgan SLR carrying #27 as well...
Fifty years of HWM - one of Goodwood's strengths is the ability to recognise these anniversaries and also get enough support to create a good display, on or off the track.
I think it might have been Gerry Marshall in this Austin Healey.
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Scanner back to normal, but had to rescan several that initially came out fuzzy, when I knew the negatives were sharp.
Flat cap and pipe - has to be an MG...
Morgan SLRs. There were 3 Morgan SLR's built. They were SLR bodies on Morgan chassis and there was one SLR body built on a TR4 chassis.
Looks like a flat tyre for the Austin Healey. Almost TVR-like from this angle.
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I may have told this story before, but the Tamiya model of this very car has the build sheet down as red upholstery. In the metal (or leather) the real colour is blue. I was so annoyed I sold off my made up model on Trademe! Fortunately I still have two unmade kits of this competition version and one of the road version. The road wheels on the model need to be silver, not chrome too...
For those who like construction kits, the Tamiya Jaguar MkII ranks at the very top of my list - though you do need patience, a pair of tweezers and a good pair of glasses for the 15 transfer dashboard.
Last edited by ERC; 07-31-2017 at 12:35 AM.
Still Goodwood 2000. This is pre digital so not as many as I would have taken today, but still a fair few 'in the bag'. The difference is that today I have to scan each old image to save it, whereas with digital, it is a case of discarding!
He was no longer in Dire Straits... Long time Maserati 300S owner, Mark Knopfler. By coincidence, Sultan's of Swing is on the radio right now! He also recorded a radio programme with Chris Barber's Jazz band earlier in 2000, which I enjoy listening to, as someone in the UK recorded it for me.
Last edited by ERC; 07-31-2017 at 02:22 AM.
If there is ever a V16 BRM running, (a bucket list car to see and hear), take a photograph the first time it goes past, as you might not see it again!
It was Tony Vandervell's frustration with the above BRM V16 project, that led him down the path of the Thin Wall Special and then on to the Vanwall. As mentioned previously, had he spent more effort on the rear engine Vanwall instead of clinging to the by then, outdated front engined cars, history might have been so different.
Regardless of the crowds, the Brits always seem to be aware and considerate of those taking photographs. Now everyone and his dog has a cellphone/camera, much of that consideration has evaporated and some of these modern snappers seem to take forever to get their pic.
If there is one piece of advice I'd offer it would be to arrive as soon as the gates open - or earlier now that there is a whole area just outside the track, full of great food stalls. The huge crowds come in steadily throughout the day.
Last edited by ERC; 08-02-2017 at 02:35 AM.
From an earlier scanned film. It wouldn't be Goodwood without some rain... This was Friday practice/qualifying. We got soaked and I had to buy either new shoes or trousers before we checked into our accommodation at Midhurst that night. My wife always patiently stands by me but I'd rather now go to events on my own, as it is not really fair on her.
OSCA
Lancia re-creation for recreation...
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More from HWM
From the negative, but before scanning, this almost looked like the V16 BRM! Should'a gone to Spec Savers.
Still back in the year 2000. Can't believe it is already 17 years ago!
LDS Alfa - though I initially labelled it as a Cooper!
Bernie Ecclestone bought Connaught...
One of the other celebrations was for the late Jim Clark. When I left my second job, the lads presented me with a very good model kit of this Indy Lotus.
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CUT7 without the pale blue paint.
The pre 66 car park is always well worth a visit, but we scuttled past. Note the AC Greyhound behind the HRG.
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I'm afraid it all gets a bit samey from now on with many of the remaining shots from the same viewpoint.
In the correct order - R1A
R4D
R5B - 'Remus' taken during the Jim Clark tribute, with Ludovic Lindasy at the wheel.
R12B. Note the different shade of yellow.
E Type ERA, GP1 with Duncan Ricketts, who has now got this car going very well - except at Goodwood 2016... The car has been rebuilt as the original was badly damaged back in about 1950.
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Donington 1939 - and one of my favourites of Dad's photographs. Not sure if it is the same car below in 2000 - rear view mirror is definitely different. Driver seems to be sitting a lot lower too. Aren't we lucky? Soccer players or rugby players can't really replay or recreate the past glories, but we can still see (and hear) the cars that thrilled our fathers.
1938 Alta
Donington Museum Alta GP1, taken in 2002. Is it still there or has that also disappeared?
As mentioned at least once before, Cooper Bristols are so photogenic as you can really see the drivers working. Not like the modern F1 cars that is for sure.
Roddy MacPherson - who else could it be!
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The Jim Clark tribute
Donington Museum 2002. I prefer the Mk2 V16 as it has a bit more character.
I hate scanning.... So slow, so boring, so don't be surprised if I take a break in a day or two!
Just a reminder that these pics of the Donington Museum were taken July 2002 and as I have alluded to several times before, two of the six halls are now taken up by Kevin's WWII military collection, so 4 halls of cars - and almost half of those exhibits are McLarens and Williams - or were. I'm not sure whether or not all the Williams cars are there now, as they too have set up their own historic section.
If anyone has visited in recent times or intends to visit, a list of current exhibits would be most useful, even though some may be rotated, I don't believe there are anywhere near as many there now as there used to be. Donington itself is very coy about what is still there and they are not at all helpful.
At Donington, there are two statues out front. The two drivers Tom Wheatcroft obviously rated higher than any other. Tazio Nuvolari being one, Ayrton Senna the other. This small display was some years before the statues were commissioned, but note the Auto Union pic to the rear - Dad's photograph (shown on here before) at the same meeting follows. Note the Ferrari badge on the Alfa.
Donington 1938
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ERA E Type, GP2. (I showed GP1 a couple of posts ago) and they were the only 2 E Types built.
Auto Union cockpit
The 4WD McLaren. I believe that one local enthusiast was keen to purchase this car and bring it back to NZ.
The McLaren hall - which is just a bit too samey for me.
Last edited by ERC; 08-05-2017 at 11:43 PM.
Ellerslie 2002 - I believe the theme was 'Race'
The ERC group - but others were scattered over other stands. Stuart's white Midget is currently being fettled and hopefully will return to the track. I think we need more of these 1300cc sports cars out there racing.
More ERC competitors
Yes, more ERC competitors. Why are we not seeing these smaller engined Triumphs around on the tracks? Has every one graduated to V8 Perana type Capris? We had three Spitfires running back then and three MG Midgets.
The Andy Turpin Jaguar now owned by Derek Moore. Rob's XJ6 behind.
Last edited by ERC; 08-07-2017 at 02:35 AM.
Yes, more ERC competitors. Why are we not seeing these smaller engined Triumphs around on the tracks? Has every one graduated to V8 Perana type Capris? We had three Spitfires running back then and three MG Midgets.
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Hi Ray, The impression I got was that the Auckland based Spitfires disappeared because they were pretty much shunned. That and they got tired of 3 races at a two day meeting. Gary's car above was sold to a guy in Palmerston North who appears to have pulled it apart to "fix" it and it's not reappeared since. Ian Anderson still has his yellow Spitfire 1500 but has retired from racing. The third Spit is either mine (which I still have and it still runs when the Triford is waiting on suppliers to deliver) or Malcolm Protheroe's (I suspect he still has his too, but last I heard his interests were directed elsewhere).
Perana replicas at least look better filling grids than the fibreglass Cobra replicas that used to turn up en masse.
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