C - FJ & F3
Cooper
C - FJ & F3
Cooper
And myselt talking to Fred at the northland special at domain hillclimb [top photo]Originally Posted by ERC
C - FJ & F3
Cooper
You both look a little less mature than the last time I saw you. When was the last domain? I ran the Gordini.
That pic was 2006 Rhys. I have a feeling that 2007 was the last held. I have posted this 2007 pic before.
Auckland Council in its infinite wisdom (sic), then slapped a $5,000 fee on the venue - which at the time, was about the same as it cost to hire Pukekohe.
A real shame as although it was only about twenty odd seconds for the quicker cars, several thousand people used to spectate and of course, there was no means of collecting gate money.
A sad loss, along with the Chelsea Hillclimb - plus permanent venues that have been lost or are no longer available.
Not much happens north of the harbour bridge these days, in terms of sealed events.
When you consider that the Whenuapai Wings & Wheels often attracted in excess of 25,000 people (may have been much higher as I have heard 40,000 mentioned), we have lost some very popular events, that is, popular spectator events.
Last edited by ERC; 08-27-2020 at 09:32 PM.
C - Specials. As mentioned, several cars have been shown before. (Not counting the fact that they have disappeared - again...) Reloaded 16:40.
Cole Baker Spl
Cornis Engineering Spl
CWM Ford V8 Spl - the only pic I appear to have. May have to search through the 'not yet named' pile.
Last edited by ERC; 08-28-2020 at 05:00 AM.
D - British road
Daimler
Davrian
D - none British road
Datsun - I think! Not too good on Japanese cars - and Americana - and newer single seaters...
Ricky Cooper's immaculate and well driven Datsun Z has now gone to a new home.
Delage
de Thomaso
Dodge
Last edited by ERC; 08-29-2020 at 09:02 PM.
D - non-British race
Dallara
Darracq
de Thomaso
Dome
F - British Ford. Needless to say, 100's! A quick check, currently 2364 filed... Posted in date order.
Chris Milner's Capri was a dominant class winner in Curborough sprints. Although effectively standard, Chris developed the suspension and handling to great effect.
Note the Singer Bantam in the background. I bought a basket case from Kevin Andrew, but it was beyond me so I sold it on.
Last edited by ERC; 08-31-2020 at 09:12 PM.
Ray,
Interesting to see Dave Brodie's Escort at Mallory Park signed as David A Brodie on the door.
This is the famous " Run Baby Run" car.
" Brodie’s Ford Escort MkI was the ultimate modified sports car, called ‘Run Baby Run’. Powered by a specially modified 2.1 litre BDA engine, the car was rumoured to have won over 200 races between 1969 and 1972. This car set the fastest lap time (57.6 seconds) at Crystal Palace in 1971, a time that has never been beaten in the special saloons series (over 1300cc)."
What year was this taken ?
Ken H
Hi Ken. With all my posted pics, the name of the file gives the date. The Brodie Escort I have also posted previously (different pic).
Pic is 170_0419 = 1(9)70 April 19 - Mallory Park.
Last edited by ERC; 09-01-2020 at 12:25 AM.
F - British Ford (continued)
1983
More Fords
1974 - 'Ford Berpop' - and just found out today, that this car actually has a connection with NZ. 'Berpop 1' started with a 1650cc engine, before acquiring V8 power. Sadly, this is the only pic I have of this car, which didn't always arrive and probably didn't often finish.
1977 - Cadwell Park. The pre '57 Classic Saloons were allowed very limited modifications but that meant they were great to watch. I have always thought that the NZ Hooters series could have had a class for limited modifications, without destroying the intent.
1989
2017
Last edited by ERC; 09-03-2020 at 08:13 PM.
F - more (NZ) Fords
F - yet more Fords
F - non British continued
Facel Vega
Ferrari (road going) like Ford UK, quite a few - 850
Fiat
F- British race
Ferguson
Force India
Frazer Nash
F - non British race
Ferrari of course... (240 files)
Last edited by ERC; 09-08-2020 at 08:08 PM.
ERC, going by your photo numbering system the Blue " Roycroft " Ferrari - top photo post #3578 must have been at Ardmore January 1989.
Cheers
You've got it Roger!
F - Specials
Factory Five
Ford Spl
Ford Custaxie
Fred Davies Spl
Last edited by ERC; 09-09-2020 at 08:23 PM.
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