CAPRI LIST:
J.Kennedy-B.Slade-R.Farrer-S.Vigers-I.Shrimpton-M.Fitzgerald-Boult-T.Mann
P.Fahey-G.Walker-I.Tulloch-J.Osborne-R.Townsend
F.Ryan-P.Kirk-R.Fisher-R.Cameron-D.Elvy-J.Heslin-A.Pulley-T.Mann
I.Munt-E.Munt
J.Dymand
B.Bullivant-B.Addis-G.Baker
W.Huxford
D.Halliday-D?Lupp-J.Osborne
W.Leckie-J.Richards
T.Wypych-P.Neame
Where does Rod Hayman fit into the Ryan>> car ownership?
Last edited by Jac Mac; 02-24-2014 at 11:33 PM.
I thought that Ken Heslin or his brother John owned the ex Don Elvy Capri and did some trick suspension work on it and painted it Black they raced the car for a couple of years then it was sold to someone in the deep south who was going to put a big block engine in it.They then brought the ex Eddie Fairburn Camaro from the USA. Then hand built a late model space framed Corvette both cars are still owned by them both I think.The Camaro is still seen at ruapuna from time to time. Great clever guys from Christchurch
It would be great to see or hear the were abouts of there black V8 Avenger and Viva as these were there entry to Osca racing. I first saw them at Wigram photos would be appreciated to complete the osca circle of cars
Last edited by camaroman slp; 02-23-2014 at 12:15 PM.
Re Frank Ryans car, to the best of my knowledge Frank still owned it when Paul Kirk was using it before it was returned to the shed at St Bathans where it sat until it was sold to Clyde Collins for Avon Hyde to use then later it was sold to Fisher etc.Originally Posted by Jac Mac
Rod Hayman was the last owner prior to Mann.
Hi, both Ken and John had cars. As above John ran the Capri after Elvy and yes painted it black and after a few seasons sold it down south to alan Pulley but never had big block fitted. He then built the corvette which has now been sold to Dion Prentice from Cromwell who is currently racing it. Ken on the other hand raced a Viva with sb chev and after that bought the Fairbairn Camaro which he still owns. Cheers
It would be great to see or hear the were abouts of there black V8 Avenger and Viva as these were there entry to Osca racing. I first saw them at Wigram photos would be appreciated to complete the osca circle of cars
Hi,Ken brought Mike Johnston first camaro . Frank Ryan brought the Fairbairn camaro .The v8 Avenger john had was mine as well
cheers Michael johnston Ashburton
sorry Michael, Eddies old car went to Jason Ryan right?
Cheers Evan
No Carl ,the Capri came from Nelson in late 1971 ,I returned a Rental car to Nelson and drove the Capri back to Grey ,where it was pulled apart and work started on it ,I think from memory the engine and front seats ended up with Wayne Moodie around that time ,I know I used the wheels and tyres on the Escort at Taylorville Hillclimb in 1971 ,the original plan was to use the 289 motor and gearbox that Paul Fahey had taken out and replaced with a 302 ,Jim however in his wisdom decided not to do that however and a new 351 was brought from Ford in Australia ,so its 1971 when it was started, out of interest I still have a lot of the Perana correspondence from Ford and Gunston from that time
So when did Pumpkin work on it, was that after you went back up north Bob.
So when did Pumpkin work on it, was that after you went back up north Bob.
Carl... what year would that have been , very interesting can remember when Pete arrived at Barnard St you will remember the story ........... as time flies .......I was working up the rd a bit at Hepburns [ Don the boss ] they [Todd Group] helped Ernie & Leo into the VG 318 ....then the Chargers...all interconnected & great rememberence ........... geeeeee they were the days as a kid
Hi Tony, I purchased the ex Norris Miles Capri RS2600 in 1978 and I have owned it ever since. It is currently undergoing a full ground up restoration. Ian
Hi Ian, are we going to see this rocket at the 2015 NZFMR????
Ian, some photos would be great.
Hi Ian, Great that you could hold on to the car for so long. I echo Rod's comments and would like to see some photos of this car in whatever state it is currently in.
Lovely to hear it is alive and almost well Ian. Ditto some shots of it.
Cheers
Tony
Any word on the Halliday replica build up?
Huxford capri engine bay, late 80's
Wayne Huxford deserves top marks
For racing his capri south island & north
We would love to see lots of photos of it as wayne still owns it
It would be fantastic to see it mixing with Brendon addiss charger & Algies brothers Alfa & Monaro
I think it looked its best when it was painted bright Red with mothers car polishes signage
Its racing must have spanned a lot of years.
Any current photos of Wayne Huxfords Capri.
Last edited by camaroman slp; 12-07-2014 at 11:33 AM.
Does anyone have a coloured photo of Paul Fahey's Cologne Capri in action. Would like to be able to post it on the HMC Facebook page as one of the famous cars that raced against the V8's in period.
Mike- Will check my Motorman covers.
Update- nothing in mine, though missing a few.
Also Camaroman slp- Graeme Addis had/ still has Cherger.
Brendon Addis was signage on Brent Bullivants Capri.
Also, have notified Wayne Huxford of Historic Sports Sedans revival,one day.....
and I was told that the car is still Mothers red.
Last edited by John McKechnie; 12-12-2014 at 07:05 AM.
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