Great photos Nigel - Past and Present . many thanks for sharing
Great photos Nigel - Past and Present . many thanks for sharing
Here another one from the past that is still with us.
This is a Rover SD1 with Chev 355.
In this pic it is followed by Phil Schubert and Roger Davis.
Dont know which track it is, though it could be old small track at Taupo as he used to race there
Steve Pearson is another proud guy who built the car, raced it and still owns it 25 years later.
He also built, before this one, a Renault with a Rover V8 in it. but damaged in very badly at Bay Park- will be posting pics on this when I get them.
He has been following the HSS class ,was at both Historic weekends and likes what this class is about- having fun showing these cars on the track.
We look forward to when it comes out to play
Last edited by John McKechnie; 02-03-2015 at 09:09 PM.
Last time I saw this car was at Manfeild,I have a number of photos of this car.
CUSTAXIE50-
would love to have those pics on here.
Can you post or would you like me to put them up?
Please pm me if needed
Last edited by John McKechnie; 02-04-2015 at 04:24 AM.
The Rover looks like a cool car John.....looking forward to some pics , Cheers, Bruce
OK, Bruce, you like it and want some more..............
And I would say that is Bob Hyslop and his RX7 following
Last edited by John McKechnie; 02-06-2015 at 09:29 PM.
I have 4 photos of this car,the best one is of the engine bay, will see what I can do.Originally Posted by John McKechnie
Great, looking forward to these ones, as I had no knowledge of this car until Richard Quinn told me last Sunday
Jon Telford has very kindly given me some pics of his earlier Sports Sedan days,before he got the RX7 .Here he is leading the pack at the old Taupo track in his Starlet- man these Starlets get around.
There will be more to come, one each day.
Big thanks to Jon for these -he really knows what this class is about and wants the fans to share these.
Last edited by John McKechnie; 02-04-2015 at 10:37 PM.
Just want to jump in here with a quick question, I have a friend with a Rover V8 powered RX3 which came from the south Island and was originally put together for OSCA, or something like that I believe.
I think the car was built in the late 80's or Early 90's.
Would he be welcome on this grid? and If so, then who should he get in touch with?
He needs to be nudged along a bit!
If the car was built to a set of rules back then- for example OSCA-, has a log book from back then and still runs period/ acceptable period equipment, then , subject to confirmation, he can run with us .
He would be welcomed on the grid by fellow competitors for having a period car and spectators who may remember this car or who want to see another genuine car from that time
Bottom line I am your man for point of contact, and we have are running March 29,30 at Legends of Speed ,Hampton Downs.
Last edited by John McKechnie; 02-05-2015 at 12:05 AM.
John these old pictures are fantastic but can you or others identify the other drivers please and the year. Thanks for your continued enthusiasm and contributions, hugely appreciated.
Jon Telford has very kindly given me some pics of his earlier Sports Sedan days,before he got the RX7 .Here he is leading the pack at the old Taupo track in his Starlet- man these Starlets get around.
There will be more to come, one each day.
Big thanks to Jon for these -he really knows what this class is about and wants the fans to share these.
Last edited by tonttu; 02-05-2015 at 11:09 AM.
tonttu- will try my best here.
When- would be 2000-2001.
Where- old Taupo track.
Usual suspects-
Jon Telford in blue Starlet.
Roger Davis in his red Torana.
Graeme Barnes in the green Capri
Yellow car- has ST badge on the grille,can someone help here?
Brendon Motors has its name on these cars screen banners.
Campanella Confectionari is the screen banner of another years series will post these later.
Last edited by John McKechnie; 02-05-2015 at 11:23 AM.
Where did this little Starlet end up John? That is the same Capri (Green) that is now Red is it not? Looks like the ones in this years pics from the Festival. I like it in the green if it is the same.
Cheers
Tony
This could be from the same race weekend.
Steve Pearson, originally from Dannevirk, close behind our Jon.
Any one know what car/ who is behind Steve?
Update- 1999 Allcomers class at Taupo.
Red Subaru is Alan Rea
Last edited by John McKechnie; 02-06-2015 at 09:37 PM.
Red car behind Steve is a Subaru Impreza , don't know who though.
Love these old photos, the cars looks awesome
if its the one im thinking of was a maybe south island production car built and raced by a fella by the Ian Wooster and converted to rover v8 in the early 90s and raced as club mans and maybe a few OSCA races ........but i could be wrong ....
Time will tell, lets hope its soon.
Thanks John
Jon has given me some more details for your questions-
#775....year is 1999, Allcomers class m(sounds familiar). Red Subaru is Alan Rea.
#769.... Yellow car is Tony Phelan Toyota Carina with a 4.4 p75 or rover V8. he thinks...
Anyone know what happened to this car?
Jons Starlet had a EVO Mitsy motor, Starion gearbox and AE86 diff
Next pic will be Jon and Red Escort of Brendon Neiman
Last edited by John McKechnie; 02-06-2015 at 09:40 PM.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote