New Zealand ShellSport Saloon Series 1978 - 1985

[Jay]

Jay, whats happened to john gobbes stash of cars?

Paul

Most of them were sold prior to him falling off his perch. The ex warren steel bluebird went to Steve Keene in Ashburton who is hoping to have it driving before Christmas this year. The Aitken 120y was sold to Lyn hatton (Ran at timaru in the weekend just been.) The ex Bill Leckie Lancer was probably scrapped unfortunately. It was in a bit of a sad state but some bits were there and it definitely had the number plate. We tried to get in touch with his family regarding these sorts of things and memorabilia but had no joy. The only other car I know of is the escort he was building himself and that is now listed on trade me for a rather large sum of money for not a lot of car. This was to be a replica of the later Rutherford car. It was sold very cheap to a local automotive shop who are now selling it on. The Marina was sold on trade me shortly after he died.

[paul lancaster]

Thanks jay, I spoke with john just after he bought the f5000 katipo that he was getting rebuilt, he said he also had the ex reg cook mini, any one know what happened to both of these cars.
also jay, there was a honda civic that ran in shellsport, I think it ran rexona sponsorship, with possibly a female driver, it was on trademe for sale a few years ago, it had alot of factory gear in it.

[Jay]

Thanks jay, I spoke with john just after he bought the f5000 katipo that he was getting rebuilt, he said he also had the ex reg cook mini, any one know what happened to both of these cars.
also jay, there was a honda civic that ran in shellsport, I think it ran rexona sponsorship, with possibly a female driver, it was on trademe for sale a few years ago, it had alot of factory gear in it.

Rod.
Don't know about those cars fella but I know there is an early civic being built for paul goodman (Elevate Bar)here in christchurch. This may be the old civic from back then. Hopefully it will nearing completion before the end of this season.