Another neat picture of Fred and his buddies. Take time to study that photo.......it's priceless.
Talk about a 'patina of age'...........not only the car!
Another neat picture of Fred and his buddies. Take time to study that photo.......it's priceless.
Talk about a 'patina of age'...........not only the car!
Originally Posted by AMCO72
That Northland Special is such an iconic car and part of our history. Not only for it's performances but also because it's the first car in NZ to have sponsorship from two opposing oil companies!
Your right Gerald, how long has Fred owned that car for and how old is Fred ?
Fantastic photos Nigel.
Trevor, my father-in-law is about your age, and was an auto sparky in the family business (C.E. Monty Whites) in Frankton, Hamilton. He learnt his trade from his father, who had worked at Lucas (in Coventry, iirc). He held 6-volt VWs in the greatest disdain.
LOL. Exactly when, where and why? N.B. Those who are well read in respect of facts, know full well that Joseph Lucas exclusively manufactured quite superb oil and carbide lamps for horse drawn vehicles and bicycles before electricity was in use.
Quite a flash car in its time, but the rough and ready old GeeCeeEss had it beaten and was the true icon of the type and era.That Northland Special is such an iconic car and part of our history. Not only for it's performances but also because it's the first car in NZ to have sponsorship from two opposing oil companies!
Really? Which one won the first NZ Grand Prix?
Both are a bit grandfathers axe like, I just asked Fred 1970 was when he got it and he's now 72, had a birthday not too long back
Really? Which one won the first NZ Grand Prix?
Both are a bit grandfathers axe like, I just asked Fred 1970 was when he got it and he's now 72, had a birthday not too long back!
The frst N.Z.G.P, Ohakea, 1950, was won by John Mcmillan, Jackson Special. The first N.Z.I.G.P. Ardmore, 1954, was won by Stan Jones, Mayback special.
Really, when did the Northland Special head off the GCS, anywhere and at any time? Today is my birthday.:-)
Happy Birthday Trevor
The Northland special is the Jackson.
Maybach to be totally correct too!
Happy birthday
Last edited by Oldfart; 03-13-2014 at 07:03 AM.
Not sure about the Grandad's Axe description, I took this photo 51 years ago (November 1962) and most of the visible parts look the same, apart from different bonnet line to accomodate different motor. (more than I can say about myself!). Probably first ten years saw most of the changes.
(Grahame Harvey at Chamberlain Road Bombay)
Stu Buchanan
Great photos, keep 'em coming!
With a little help from my friends
The one car that I would have taken home, if I had been so lucky, was the Alfa Romeo 1750. It was parked outside the door to 'Hamptons' and I presume came from Southwards, as I saw their trailer in the park. This model, or similar, was the one that Nuvolari won the Mille Miglia with in 1930, beating his friend and rival Varzi also in an Alfa.
It sounded absolutely gorgeous when started up, with the supercharger wailing away.
I may have missed it, but I don't see it on here, and I am sure Nigel has a shot of it somewhere.
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