This is Frank Gardner. He finished 3rd to a trio of Falcon Sprints, and yes, it was wet. Round 9 of the 1968 BSCC.
Originally Posted by Chaswin
One of the famous Alan Mann Ford Escort MKI's. No idea who and not as sharp as I would like. I think I was experimenting with creating a "fast" image by using a slower shutter speed than normal in order to create the blurry background. Similar to the one featured in Steve Holmes' latest book.
The Escort class was highly competitive in 1968. Graham Hill had qualified P1 for the BSCC race in a supercharged Escort, but failed to finish the race due to "accident damage". This is another of the main contenders, the John Willment entered Escort Mk1 of Mike Crabtree, which finished eighth overall.
This is an amazing photo capturing the debut of the Willment Racing Escort. Mike Crabtree also raced this car in 1969 before it was purchased by New Zealander Jim Carney for the young Jim Richards to drive. The car is still in NZ, and has been owned for many years by Rayden Smith.
Thanks for posting Charles. This is a really special photo.
The Escort class was highly competitive in 1968. Graham Hill had qualified P1 for the BSCC race in a supercharged Escort, but failed to finish the race due to "accident damage". This is another of the main contenders, the John Willment entered Escort Mk1 of Mike Crabtree, which finished eighth overall.
From the 1971 South African F1 GP at Kyalami in glorious black and white - Chris Amon in his Matra. He finished fifth.
A couple of Goodwin Racing Brabham F3's waiting in the Oulton Park paddock in 1968, in front of a rather battered Triumph TR2. Visible in the background is the rather exotic rear of a Marcos, as well as a couple of MGB's.
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This photo is from a historic car race at Kyalami in 1971. I have no idea who the driver is nor do I know the car. It has been suggested that this is a Bentley from the early 1930's, either a 3.5 or 4.5 litre with a 6 cylinder engine based on a Rolls Royce unit. Can anyone offer an expert opinion on the car?
1971 SA F1 GP - Graham Hill in his Brabham Ford. He finished ninth.
The 2 single seaters post 48 aren't Formula Fords, the clue initially is the tyres. Maybe F3 which mandated single carb? I'm sure about the non F F, but the other comment is pure guess!
Thanks for that. I was making a guess based my photo of the mechanic working on a Gold Leaf single seater, which has a similar carb setup but has an OHV system. I can't remember what F3 cars of the late 1960's used as an engine.
A one-litre Formula Three category for four-cylinder carburetted cars, with heavily tuned production engines, was reintroduced in 1964 based on the Formula Junior rules and ran to 1970. These engines (a short-stroke unit based on the Ford Anglia[1] with a special 2-valve Cosworth or Holbay OHV down-draught head, initially pioneered by Brian Hart, being by far the most efficient and popular) tended to rev very highly and were popularly known as "screamers"; F3 races tended to involve large packs of slipstreaming cars. The "screamer" years were dominated by Brabham, Lotus and Tecno, with March beginning in 1970. Early one-litre F3 chassis tended to descend from Formula Junior designs but quickly evolved.
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From that I would guess my previous photo was also a F3 car.
A general view of the crowd at the 1970 Kyalami 9 hour race. Temporary structures like these were often erected a couple of days in advance of the race and spectators effectively "camped out" (on beer and braaivleis) for 2 or 3 days. Some interesting cars as well. (Braaivleis = barbeque).
Left to right: Mercedes, VW, Datsun, Fiat 1500, Alfa Romeo, Escort, Lada
Allan,
You missed the Mini with the door open in front of the white Alfa Romeo, but I forgive you.
Are you absolutely sure about the Escort and the Lada ?
Is that an American vehicle on the right side ?
( Ken H.. who is really enjoying this thread, thanks Charles.)
Big American -mid 1960's GM Product Chevrolet or Pontiac .. I think
I've had another good look and maybe not an Escort. Also the Lada could be a Fiat 124 Special. Sorry I missed the Mini and yes the car on the extreme right looks American. Is that a Mini Countryman behind the Lada/Fiat and a VW behind the questionable Escort?
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Its probably a Fiat, which are sold in SA, whereas Lada's are not. Back in the 1960's some US models were sold here, but today the supply is limited, although the latest Mustang is available. I did get to drive a base model 1969 Camaro on one notable occasion. 5litre V8 and 2 speed automatic. Owner was terrified in the passenger seat as it was left hand drive and South Africa drives on the left. So he had the traffic coming straight at him! The questionable Escort might be an early Toyota Corolla. Regards to Ken H - pleased to hear you are enjoying the posts.
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This is a 2 door Toyota in a rather strange 1970 race - the "Lucky Strike Trial". As far as I can remember it consisted of dirt road stages followed by a few laps of Kyalami. There were some quite interesting vehicles in the "race". (It might have been a time trial). Pat Hinde was a major Toyota dealer on the East Rand in the 1970's.
Last edited by Chaswin; 09-08-2021 at 05:45 PM.
In respect of the Fiat/Lada debate, this is a Fiat 124 in a saloon car race at Kyalami. Possibly 1971.
The "Boer Ferrari".
Australian Holdens were on sale in SA in the 1970's. There was the 4 door "Premier" - available with a V8 of 5.0 litres and 2 speed automatic - or the 2 door "Monaro", presumably built on the same platform. The V8 Monaro's were very popular as racing saloons, even if the handling was a bit tractor like. They also sounded excellent. Transvaal Motors was a long time entrant of this Monaro. Note the vinyl roof - very period. 5 litre V8, 240bhp and 0-100kph in 7.7 seconds. Decent figures for 1970 for the standard machine. This one was a little quicker! (A "boer" is Afrikaans for farmer).
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