Quote Originally Posted by ;36932
just found this for some enjoyment-
Posted 26 October 2005 - 10:12
What about the Graham Addis Charger?

As I recall it eventually got rebuilt around the Lola T190 that Carl Rayborn was supposed to race in NZ - ie it was rear engined.

I heard it was destroyed in a bizzare accident when a motor cyclist smashed into the trailer towing the car.

Then there was the Barry Algie Monaro. Not an HQ Monaro - the Norm Beechey model before. This despite the car appearing in the mid 80s. It was actuallt seriously fast and Barry was fearless. Or something.


Graham Addis has asked me to post this in the interest of accuracy-

Hello John,

You and others have made comments on TRS about the Charger being destroyed in a road accident etc.

The car was not destroyed.

It suffered severe roof, rear end body and wing damage. The panel work was a simple fix, and was completed prior to MANZ banning the car.

The rest of the car including the spaceframe chassis survived without any significant damage.

I think accuracy is key around historic vehicles.

You may wish to enlighten others to the above fact.

Thank you.

B/rgds,

Graeme Addis.