Nice set of pics Sloper.
I wonder if "Mad Pete" could be persuaded to bring out the ex Crowe Skoda?
Rhys......work still in progress on the Skoda -problems with bellhousing , clutch, starter motor combination. Has been some time now.
The Ferguson Torana behind Jen went to Glenn Ellingham for some time and lives in the South Island now.Originally Posted by John McKechnie
Owner Paul Scobie tells me the engine is currently having some work done
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I have just sold my XU1 V8 Torana to Jamie Bennenbroek, daughter of the original owner and builder. Yes, she wants to run with us, Good to see the car will be used and not sit in garage.
. Hi Everyone, message from TACCOC in relation to the Saturday October 14 meeting-
" Once we have the go-ahead, we will set the event up on the MotorsportEntry.com website, and advise all participating classes. Hopefully, this will be in the next couple of weeks, giving us at least 3 weeks to get entries in."
Is there any more info on this Monza? I recall a similar car being advertised some years back.I'll be sure to ask him John.
Probably is the same one if that one had an all alloy Sprint Car engine, its been sitting fo a while.
I have never been approached about its eligibility.
Entries for the TACCOC meeting at Hampton Downs on Saturday 14 October are now open-
-I can confirm that the on-line entries are now open for the TACCOC Spring Classic at Hampton Downs on October 14th. www.motorsportentry.com
Please ask your members to carefully select the correct racing class – Historic Sports Sedans and not the Historic Muscle Cars / Historic Saloon Cars, who are also racing at this event.
As you’ll see, the entry fee is just $295,
NB: Pit Garages should be booked in advance (by Oct 11th), as they are unlikely to be available on the day-.
Daylight savings will be with us, lets start this Summer Season , cant wait to get the team Cambridge Monaro out to run with its buddies.
There are a lot of people who will be mentally supporting your efforts to get the car out there too John.
I recall it being for sale approx 6 or 8 years ago. I don't think it has period history, rather was something someone in NZ put together from memory.I'll be sure to ask him John.
Hi Rhys,
i know that you for one will be in the middle of the back seat.
Will take the video camera for those who cant make it.-for safety reasons, we cant fit the 37 interested people in....though it would make for a wicked celebration party, passing the drinks around to everybody, just like in the old days
Steve- i have been told it was put together for GT class, so no period history, and probably not many period parts
Yeah you may be right John. I don't ever recall seeing it race.
This race Commodore is on Trademe
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/spe...1429555165.htm
As it was a Tranzam Lite with history, it can run with this class...with a correct period engine.
If someone is looking for a car to run with us, let me know if you are considering this or the Escort-
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/spe...1428966901.htm
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There must have been 100 of these things built. I wonder where they all went?
Steve- Denns Running and Kevin Lancaster put quite a few together.I have 4 on my books -Brian Friend being one, Dennis Running still has a Falcon, Danny Mckenna has one for sale- wrong engine though, Dennis R destroyed one, the list goes on. One could be coming up from SI , I am always trying to verify them.
Its all happening at Hampton Downs this Saturday October 14 TACCOC hosting.
We will have an amazing picture shoot opportunity-
All together again- Last seen together at Puke 1975 with John Riley,Robin Tanner, and George Bunce. Long time between drinks of 100 Octane.
Custom Card Camaro,
Coppins Firebird.
Team Cambridge Monaro
Zephyr Corvette Replica -also appearing
Rod Coppins had this car built to the specs his car ran in the 60s, he raced it at Ardmore with 4 wins and a second 5 weeks before he passed on.
Jim Richards drove it at the Wellington Street race.
Car was there right at the start of the retro racing in 80s , and Craig cant wait to run with the rest of us Invited Allcomers.
How long have we waited and talked seeing these cars together at the track again ???????
And now we can...........
Absolutely no excuses for missing out.
Special thanks to all involved.
Tony, Bruce ,Craig,me and the gang are really looking forward to all being on the track together this weekend.
We have our ever popular Sports Sedans having their first hit out for Summer and look at the Invited Allcomers joining them.
Weather report is favourable so we are looking forward to some fun times both on and off the track
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