Modified 70s and 80s Saloons - Picture Thread

[aussiemonza]

Art Mkee/Crown Motor Court Fame,Bud King Monza.........A little history!!!

While we were building the first variation of the Bob Jane Monza (think Channel 10 look !),which 'was' a Dekon frame/chassie, not number, as it was built as a 'spare' for an American Racer, Brad Frazzel (Spelling may be incorrect!) whom had ambitions to race at Le Mans,which he did in a Monza.

That Monza is now in a Million Pieces ('could be For Sale'??) in the Hands a Rowan Harmon,a very imformative person re the history of Sports Sedans/Oz Nascar/The Sport in General, Will insist that he joins THE ROARING SEASONS forum,you will like this guy!

The BJ chassis was a DeKon style copy built by Brad.

Already on here Thunder. The Monza is not in "a million pieces", it is in 832 pieces!!! Its not for sale.

[Steve Holmes]

Art Mkee/Crown Motor Court Fame,Grant King Monza.........A little history!!!

While we were building the first variation of the Bob Jane Monza (think Channel 10 look !),which 'was' a Dekon frame/chassie, not number, as it was built as a 'spare' for an American Racer, Brad Frazzel (Spelling may be incorrect!) whom had ambitions to race at Le Mans,which he did in a Monza

John Pollard whom had previously purchased the Ex 'Castrol' Camaro/Frank Gardner, raced in the Uk/Europe/New Zealand/Australia.... (White with Red nose/picture in Bay Park Thread!)..From Bob Jane, who had had it stashed in a Warehouse behind the 'Gray St' race shop, was hanging out at our 'race shop' ,snopping around the Monza Concept as he had had John Sheperd ( HDT fame!) totally re build the 67/68 Camaro into a 'Sports Sedan,stunning looking Camaro,Red with 'Motion Performance' style, white side Flash and bum.....but these cars were just about out of date to the Monza/Corvair thinking

So!!...I subjested that my friend in NZ,Art Mckee was considering selling his Bud King Monza....."Bullshit!!...."Why would I tell you if he Wasn't"!!!!..Now I'm in striff at to levels..Level one,Pat Purcell is dark on me as the Mckee Monza is Finished..."why did you have to tell him that"!!!!!........2nd Level,John wants to do it NOW!!!.."Lets get on a Plane"!!........."Nahhhh!! I'll just ring Art and give you an intro,thats how us 'Kiwi's do business"!!!......Phone call to the 'unflappable' Art..John's on an Air new Zealand Flight,Job's done!!...come to think of it, Ive never taken Art up on that 'steak dinner' with lots 'Burbon' mouth wash, if the deal went thru....Plenty of time!!

That Monza is now in a Million Pieces ('could be For Sale'??) in the Hands a Rowan Harmon,a very imformative person re the history of Sports Sedans/Oz Nascar/The Sport in General, Will insist that he joins THE ROARING SEASONS forum,you will like this guy!

Now where was I..?.....Oh!!,The Blue Mustang#37..Driver/owner,Graeme Whincup (Triple8/Jamie's Uncle!) that was a genuine 'Shelby.R coded car,the guy sitting in the Door way is the 'famous',Mick Webb ('Spiderman/Mechanic for Moffat, Falcons/RX7 years!)...the guy with the 'Fashionable Flares Is "Dazzling',Darryl Sydall,whom imported American cars in to Australia,the70's,was responsible for obtaining the Mustang for Graeme...(this car went best when it was powered by a Chev!!!)...many years later it was rescued from a 'scrap/wrecking yard QLD,as a gutted out Shell and is now fully restored...I believe,now stationed in the lovely Tasmania..'The Apple Isle'............that will do for now,the 'brain' is about to shut down!!..........regards thunder427/MJ.

Thats great info Myles.

[Steve Holmes]

I am thinking the "Red Monza" may have been the Whincup "Rotex/Essellte" car? The Bob Jane Monza was rebuilt as a Toyota Supra by Bryan Thompson and is now in the hands of Des Wall. Des is being hammered by many, including myself, to resto it back to the Monza.

I had the Whincup Monza until early this year, Tony Edwards is the proud new owner and will get into the project soon.

Great to have your input here Rowan.

Is that the same Tony Edwards who has run the HQ Monaro in the TCM the last few seasons? He debuted a Torana this year.

[Steve Holmes]

The younger Algie built a Monza (brown in colour) with all the gear, it was a pretty car and went quite well. He only raced a couple of times. This was around the time when Barry built his Monaro mid 80s.

Did you manage to find a photo of this car Rod?

[Rod Grimwood]

Not at moment but have contacts looking.

[thunder427]

A couple of pics that should slot in here ok....
Photo Credits...Perry Drury Launceston Tas

Had morning coffee With Graemme the Whincup Friday,introduced him to our new forum,which he passed along to WA based John Pollard and to Dazzling Darrall Sydall,who has the 'Broken Ankle' (Too old to be climbing ladders..but I've said it before ..("you can Always tell Darrall,but you can't tell him much"!!!)...

Graeme spotted the late John 'Ando' Anderson working on the Corvair...John was responsible for a large amount of work/maintance on The Jum Ruchards Falcon 'Sports Sedan' and his Falcon 'Touring Car'..John was a real gentle giant,named his Melbourne based business..Trackside Services..Commonly known as 'backside' services....none of us had any money..John would ring me up to go out to his shop at Calder Park to carry out some 'fibreglass work..."Hey Smyles if you comming out can you bring me a pkt fags,oh!! and how about some milk for the coffee,which reminds me we're shit out of coffee..look a large bottle of 'Coke' should see us through..well if you going to come out that late you may as well spring for 'fush and chups!!!!!!!!!!!...I was usually good for it as I was on the Bob pay roll and I had to eat as well !!.........real talented guy,did extremly well in the USA......truly Missed by so many.......Ando!/RIP

.....regards thunder427/MJ

[Steve Holmes]

I'm hoping you or Rowan can fill in the details and histories etc of the Australian Monza's in the Monza thread just started Myles: http://www.theroaringseason.com/show...ies-And-Photos

There must have been nearly as many raced in Australia as there were in the US?

[timbo61]

I am thinking the "Red Monza" may have been the Whincup "Rotex/Essellte" car? The Bob Jane Monza was rebuilt as a Toyota Supra by Bryan Thompson and is now in the hands of Des Wall. Des is being hammered by many, including myself, to resto it back to the Monza.

I had the Whincup Monza until early this year, Tony Edwards is the proud new owner and will get into the project soon.

The Whincup Monza, sorry but I know nothing of its history.


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[nigel watts]

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[Shano]

Very nice images there.

[Steve Holmes]

Is anyone aware if the Stewart family collection was damaged in the quakes?

[105angria]

Lusted after Bob Stewarts mustard Gordon Kebble for years. Rob Bartleys OSCA Cortina

[Steve Holmes]

Thats a car that came and went very quickly and never lived up to its potential. I think Bruce Robertson might have had some involvement with it too. Bruce was a very successful stockcar driver for many years, and raced the first Tank. He is now the promoter for the Palmerston North Speedway.

[nigel watts]

[Rod Grimwood]

this was another interesting short lived project

[Rod Grimwood]

Rotorua built and still around down south way i believe.

[Rod Grimwood]

Good old days at Taupo. The original track. Jones Commodore, Brennan Escort and Willis Mazda. All Chev powered. Good racing.

[Steve Holmes]

Hey Rod, this last batch is fantastic! Do you have any more of Brennans Escort?

[Steve Holmes]

The Lancaster Volvo had some European history to it didn't it? What happened to this car? Seemed to have come and gone pretty quickly.