I remember watching this car at Palmerston North Speedway.Originally Posted by Go Slideways
The famous all alloy body Gurney Eagle behind a nice Mercedes Benz........ .....I like Mercs, good strong cars, fortunately.
I remember watching this car at Palmerston North Speedway.The famous all alloy body Gurney Eagle behind a nice Mercedes Benz........ .....I like Mercs, good strong cars, fortunately.
Pretty sure this one is at Whanganui
Harrisville is a pretty cool friendly place, always some cool cars there too.
This one was a fresh import having it's first run, a pretty special car.
Last edited by Go Slideways; 10-08-2017 at 09:42 AM.
Before "Big Bad" Charlie Bernsten took up Stockcar racing he was a pusher of Midgets. He was going to build one for himself before Stockcars came along.
This is outside Jamiesons Garage on Main Street in Palmerston North, just around the corner from my house. The garage is still there, but its just a petrol station now.
I was privileged to interviewCharlie at his home shortly before he passed away.
Here is the interview.. turn your sound right up. Hope you enjoy it, the original Stockcar Legend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3oMmvIB3gM&t=68s
Last edited by Go Slideways; 10-09-2017 at 05:52 AM.
Will it be restored with an alloy body?From Ian Easton's personal collection"
Jac Jac: "That is my 1st sprintcar which I purchased off Warren..funny story when he was delivering it he managed to put the car and trailer in the drain at the end of my drive. (Remember that Warren)Pete that is the same car that I put the polished alloy panels on, which you have a photo of.."
The Gurney Eagle - from Ian Easton's personal collection - I know the reason why it's number 11, with Jac there's always a reason, or story, to explain everything. lol
Jac Jac: "This is the car when it was finally finished. It has now got the quick change diff, knock on front wheels and drum catcher."
Darian Reridder is restoring the car.
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