You should include the very first Ferrari to win a GP, that ended up in NZ most of its life Steve...
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You should include the very first Ferrari to win a GP, that ended up in NZ most of its life Steve...
Some late but current news, motor racing Legend Joe Chamberlain passed away 4th March 2020 he was 94. Joes daughter Mary had notified me back in march but ask nothing be but up on the internet and/or...
Not true Ray, Historic Muscle is only about period correctness from that era(as best as possible) you maybe thinking Central Muscle Cars as some get confused? We have tighten the noose even further...
Saloon car racing how it was............and what HMC and HSC are about.
Ken, i never seem to get much time to talk at these events when your over, i'll make some time to call in and see you later in the year when im in CA. Regards. What is your USA phone number? Dale M
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Great pics Steve but you left out all the spectators on the embankment and stands in the top photo.................ha ha Dale M
Hi Auto Doug, i'll call you at some stage when i can get the time zone rite. You have seen some of my pictures added on this posting, i spent a bit of time with Steel towards the end when i was...
Hopefully yes Andrew, testing at Taupo Monday and all going to plan the TACCOC one day meeting Nov 3rd at Puke. Dale
For those interested progress on the 68 Camaro....
Had the pleasure of having the Segedin Mustang in my shop today, along with Ian Rankin, Murray Maunder and Steve Holmes doing film work for a new TV program(watch this space).
Thanks to Sean and...
Philip Maceys XC Falcon coupe historic race car on display at the Speedshow yesterday(Sat 13th July). Had a good chat with Philip, he has not driven the car yet but will test in the next few weeks,...
Thanks Ken, the colour is also similar to a Ford Fleet blue from back in the day but we wont tell the Chebbie guys that ha ha.......
Couple more pics of progress. Dale M
Steve, i contacted Jon Mello in the USA and he linked me to this E-mail below:
"Pat Ryan (who owns the #15 above) says that for Ditzler paint the color codes are...
Sunoco Blue: 12302
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Finally after 6 months the Camaro is back from the painters, now the fun bit starts
Few pit images from the weekend, last race cancelled due to track conditions(wet, more like a Lake). We(HMC/HSC) have had probably the best season ever, 6 rounds with no major damage and great turn...
These two are making good progress as well Steve, the Mustang should be at Taupo for our last meeting this weekend and HQ Holden for next season. Its amazing the builds in progress and others taking...
HMC Capri V8 built to the South African Perana specs is now finished with all updated and correct parts added including the chrome moldings around the windows, chrome bumpers, side moldings. See this...
Happy Birthday to Joe Chamberlain who will be 94 on Saturday(April 6th) USA time(sunday NZ) and in a recent E-mail from his daughter Mary, she said Joe is doing well. This pic was take not long ago...
Andrew, Unless he has his own personal insurance he's taking a hell-off a risk. Just because his track is privately owned and on private property doesn't mean he's immune from responsibility or...
Interesting Bruce T...……..and this would be because someone has to take responsibility should an accident occur hence your strict instructions and since this event didn't come under a MSNZ permit it...
To run this as an actual motor racing meeting would require MSNZ licensing and that maybe were the problems begin...…..Dale M
Seen there was a large crowd that might be the secret John, mixing events like this with historic motor racing...……..thoughts?
Dale M
Thanks Ken, for some reason I missed this posting of yours...…however I do appreciate your kind words. I've always been a 69 Muz fan since the days when I saw the Moff stang and Jims siddy both at...
This is how the Capri V8 looks on 13inch wheels. Have fitted 13X8's all-round with 245/50 rear tires and 215/55 fronts. This will now make this car complaint and end the V8 Capri issues in HMC, as...
WOW, you've got me worried now, will you actually turn up and RACE it...……………………….? just remember the first stone clip or scratch hurts the most, from there on its just another dirty ol race cra , ha...