I have just received some very interesting pics from Jim Barclay of our favourites from the 80s.
This is an early one of Graemes Charger at Pukekohe 1979.
The background cars make for interesting examination also- cant see many rice burners.
Will post some more this afternoon.
Just noticed- no rear spoiler
Last edited by John McKechnie; 05-25-2014 at 08:02 AM.
Originally Posted by John McKechnie
I have just received some very interesting pics from Jim Barclay of our favourites from the 80s.
This is an early one of Graemes Charger at Pukekohe 1979.
The background cars make for interesting examination also- cant see many rice burners.
Will post some more this afternoon.
That's a very early photo, can't wait for more.
Manfield 1983- dont have any details on what caused this, maybe left front tyre took an early retyrement.
Also rear spoiler is now fitted.
Wow, this is 4 years later...................
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Last edited by John McKechnie; 05-25-2014 at 08:05 AM.
heres another serving- old Pukekohe track , December 1984. Barrys Monaro has the original smaller flares on the rear wheel arches here. Graeme is in third,Jim Short in the Porsche 911 also here.
Any one want to put up some names?
Last edited by John McKechnie; 05-25-2014 at 05:55 PM.
front Algie Alfetta, Crowe Starlet, middle Addis Charger, behind Addis Ralph Mossman Viva (black), Grindley RX7 McLean Commodore, Baigent BMW, Barry and Jim.
This is from the Manfield International January 83. The report in NZMN reads:
Manfield 1983- dont have any details on what caused this, maybe left front tyre took an early retyrement.
Also rear spoiler is now fitted.
Wow, this is 4 years later...................
.
McElrea had blown a radiator hose and was dropping down through the field. Addis came up to pass the Cortina through the Esses and the two cars touched, pieces of fibreglass flying everywhere. McElrea retired at the Hairpin with his right rear tyre punctured, while Addis's previously immaculate Charger, now with tyre marks down the side, completed another lap before retiring.
Check out all the people with their hands over their ears, no noise nazi there in 84 just real motorsport people
As it should be!!!!!
You'll have to speak up, all us real motorsport people are deaf as posts, don't know why...
Awesome photos John, thanks for posting.
Bryan, I wonder if it is a age thing as when young we have selective hearing (experiencing this with grandson) and as we reach the other end of scale we only listen to what really interests us as well.
Hey Guys, Just want to say its been great to run my XF Falcon (Fairmont) with the HSS Class, bit of a dream to be sharing a grid with the likes of the Addis Charger, Sidchrome Mustang, Algie monaro, alfetta, Custaxi.. ect...ect... Thanks to John for making me feel so welcome and doing a great job of co-ordinating the class... I hope I didn't scare anybody with the flame thrower at the NZFMR.... settled it down now, was much better at Legends, Cheers Nathan.
Hey Guys, Just want to say its been great to run my XF Falcon (Fairmont) with the HSS Class, bit of a dream to be sharing a grid with the likes of the Addis Charger, Sidchrome Mustang, Algie monaro, alfetta, Custaxi.. ect...ect... Thanks to John for making me feel so welcome and doing a great job of co-ordinating the class... I hope I didn't scare anybody with the flame thrower at the NZFMR.... settled it down now, was much better at Legends, Cheers Nathan.
Nathan, heard you are in charge of BBQ's next meeting. The main thing is, Nathan you enjoyed it and.
Awesome photo Nathan. Love the flame thrower! Is you XF V8 or 6 cylinder powered?Hey Guys, Just want to say its been great to run my XF Falcon (Fairmont) with the HSS Class, bit of a dream to be sharing a grid with the likes of the Addis Charger, Sidchrome Mustang, Algie monaro, alfetta, Custaxi.. ect...ect... Thanks to John for making me feel so welcome and doing a great job of co-ordinating the class... I hope I didn't scare anybody with the flame thrower at the NZFMR.... settled it down now, was much better at Legends, Cheers Nathan.
My wife says something similar...
Just noticed- no rear spoiler
REALLY????? Look in the background, think the yellow car might have enough rear spoiler for the whole field!
Thats right John, no rear spoiler in its earlier guise. Made the car very hard to drive, and the lack of rear downforce made the back end break away too easily. These cars were real science projects.
I have just received some very interesting pics from Jim Barclay of our favourites from the 80s.
This is an early one of Graemes Charger at Pukekohe 1979.
The background cars make for interesting examination also- cant see many rice burners.
Will post some more this afternoon.
Just noticed- no rear spoiler
its just a Mild 250 crossflow 6 Steve, actually still the motor the car came out the factory with.
Last edited by Nathan Wood; 06-09-2014 at 10:01 AM.
Seeing as that yellow car in the background is PDL2, that would date this as either the 77/8 or 78/9 season.
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