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  1. 03-21-2014, 02:28 AM #1
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    Cool Trains, Planes and Automobiles...

    I`ve started this thread after asking Steve Holmes what his thoughts were, as I believe there are some real interesting stories, photos, etc that are relevant to motor racing throughout the world over the years using these means of transport. You have various scenarios of people racing the same car in one place one day, and then another country the next, courtesy of overnight airfreight, or Indy 500 drivers qualifying at Indianapolis in the morning, then flying to Charlotte, North Carolina to run in the 600 mile NASCAR race that night, then returning to Indy. Also of interest this would be a place for the likes of Barry Algie to tell us about some of his exploits retrieving planes/parts out of remote areas of Papua New Guinea, which has briefly been shared on another thread.... I realise this is a historic motorsport website but I think it`ll fit in with the big picture......
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  2. 03-21-2014, 02:51 AM #2
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    From the Marlborough Car Club Inc. Historical Archive

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    Unloading at the Blenheim railway yards in Horton street.
    Tony Shelley from Wellington with his Lotus-Climax 2495 cc.
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  3. 03-21-2014, 04:21 AM #3
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    I'll just post the link because the photo is getty copyright - seemingly most of the F1 field (excl Ferrari) in '63 about to be loaded onto BOAC for flight to USGP. Check-out the rear hinge on the aircraft

    http://www.gettyimages.co.nz/detail/...photo/80747619

    Someone might be able to link to a post I recall with Paul Fahey's first Mustang being unloaded from a Bristol Freighter or similar
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    Scuderia Ferrari 1956

    Scuderia Ferrari racing team unloading the D50 race cars upon returning from the 1956 BRDC International Trophy of Silverstone. D50 #1 (loaded top/front), ch.number 0007, raced by Juan Manuel Fangio. They are headed to the Ferrari facilities where technicians will in prepare them for the 1956 Monaco Grand Prix. The man in the military uniform under the plane’s wing is an agent of the Italian “Guardia di Finanza” (Taxes and customs police) overseeing the landing operation. — Photo by Thomas McAvoy
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    A great shot showing Scuderia Ferrari racing team unloading the D50 race cars from the cargo plane onto the transport trucks upon returning from the 1956 BRDC International Trophy of Silverstone. D50 #2, ch.number 0001, is raced by Peter Collins. They are headed with the d50′s to Ferrari’s facilities where technicians will in prepare them for the 1956 Monaco Grand Prix. — Photo by Thomas McAvoy for LIFE magazine
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    Isn't that the famous Ferrari transporter now immortalised in one or two recent models?
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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/1951-INDY-50...-/140972518189
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    pic Chuck Greaminger
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    Here is a You Tube clip of the type of aircraft that the Algie brother were chasing up in the islands. This one was rebuilt by the Alpine Fighter Collection and appeared at their show in 1998. Simon Spencer-Bower actually lifted the main wheels off the runway for a short period of time and that was the first time one of these aircraft had been airborne since WW II.

    I am sure historic race car people are also interested in old aircraft and vehicles of all types. Its in the blood.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0sn-5kAxVo


    Cheers Mike
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    A pair of German motors - 600bhp AMG V8 vs 3600bhp MTU V20

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  11. 03-24-2014, 03:13 AM #11
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    Duck!!
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    Can anyone identify the car?
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    Looks a bit like the 1939 Aston Martin Atom, although the grill isn't quite right and I am sure it had a split screen. The number plate doesn't look English either, so.............. not sure.
    The engine definitely looks German with its boiler shrouds.

    No, it definitely isn't THE Atom, only one of which were made........could it be a Peugeot?
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    Looks to be right hand drive but not a car I have ever seen before!
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    A Tatra?

    Hang on, RHD...is it an early Toyota?
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    Toyota Toyopet SA manufactured 1947.... ?
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    Yes!! Toyota SA !!
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    Toyota Toyopet SA manufactured 1947.... ?
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  18. 03-24-2014, 08:07 AM #18
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    Gees, we have some talent in this group, well done. I would not have a clue on that.
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    It has the look of a baby 39 Lincoln Zephyr
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    How a Canadian salvage crew repaired a turbine powered DC-3 badly damaged in Antarctica.
    And then flew it back to home base in Calgary.
    Quite an amazing feat !!!! Really keen people doing a great job.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ruAr...ature=youtu.be
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