Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2

[Steve Holmes]

OK folks, I've just been given the green light to write a follow-up to my 2019 book, Historic New Zealand Racing Cars. The sequel will follow a similar pattern, featuring 18 historic race cars that were either built and raced in NZ, built internationally and raced in NZ, or international cars with a strong NZ link. I've chosen a few of the cars to include, but would like your input too. What cars would you like to see featured?

[Ray Bell]

The Scuderia Veloce Ferrari 250LM...

Tasman Ferraris

Lotus 32B FPF

Bruce McLaren's Tasman Coopers

[Grant Ellwood]

The Dave Simpson Allcomers Anglia.

[chaindrive]

A whole volume on New Zealand built Specials. RA,Stanton,Stuart etc

[Michael Clark]

I like all of these suggestions but wonder what you/the publishers would think about 'expanding' the concept of racing cars. For example - what about Garth Hogan's Capri bodied Funny Car or the Pete Lodge Fiat Topolino bodied drag car?

[Peter M]

What about some rally cars as well? Rod Millen Mazda RX3, Masport Escorts and Possum Bourne Subarus.

[Ray Bell]

Steve's only got 18 to work with...

That doesn't leave room for all of this stuff.

[Steve Holmes]

Thanks everyone for your feedback. This is great. I can only include 18 cars, and I've already chosen some of them, but I'm also interested to know what others would like to see.

[Kiwiboss]

You should include the very first Ferrari to win a GP, that ended up in NZ most of its life Steve...

[Spgeti]

You should include the very first Ferrari to win a GP, that ended up in NZ most of its life Steve...

Yes that’s a very famous car that the “Ragging Bull” won the British Grand Prix in 1951 which was I think Ferrari’s first Grand Prix win.

[45DCOE]

The Dave Simpson Allcomers Anglia.

Yep good choice. The car is still around and as well as numerous photos in its various guises.

[45DCOE]

Thanks everyone for your feedback. This is great. I can only include 18 cars, and I've already chosen some of them, but I'm also interested to know what others would like to see.

I have a couple of photos of PDL Mustang 2 in a shed in an unloved state before it was rebuilt if interested if its one of your cars.

[John McKechnie]

Thanks everyone for your feedback. This is great. I can only include 18 cars, and I've already chosen some of them, but I'm also interested to know what others would like to see.

Sylvester Chev Coupe...long interesting history there

[Greg Stokes]

Silvester Chev Coupe
No 76 Kurtis Kraft midget
Pete Lodge Baloo
Morrari - but I am biased haha
Garth Hogan - either the funny car or his last BIG Top Fuel car or the Hogan. Martin and Rea land speed roadster record holder
Barry Butterworth midget

[Milan Fistonic]

Silvester Chev Coupe
No 76 Kurtis Kraft midget
Pete Lodge Baloo
Morrari - but I am biased haha
Garth Hogan - either the funny car or his last BIG Top Fuel car or the Hogan. Martin and Rea land speed roadster record holder
Barry Butterworth midget

I second that choice - my favourite midget.

[Roger Dowding]

I second that choice - my favourite midget.

Is that one that Lance Elliott restored - he did quite a few from the 1950's - 1960's ..

[Oldfart]

Sylvester Chev Coupe...long interesting history there

Yes, it should be there!