New Zealand Allcomer Saloons

[45DCOE]

Looks like Red Dawson behind John Riley. Does anyone know who anything about N Hawker from Wellington listed in a 1650 Cortina. Just wondering if it was Neil Hawker ho use to fit 350 Chevs in XJ6's and fitted a Lotus Twin Cam into a Mk 1 Escort.

[ElCoyote]

The same one Steve

[45DCOE]

Do you have any photos of the car Phil? Did not know he actually raced anything

[ElCoyote]

On reflection it may be a different Hawker. The first cortina I rode in was Neil's but was only 1500 at the time. Was a similar colour to my angria and had twin exhausts fitted with m/cycle megaphone mufflers. Will have a browse in the photo's to confirm.

[Paul B]

Wow these photos take me back to my teenage years . These guys were based in a Nissan hut in Miramar Nth just sth of the entrance to the old Shell installation. I watched these two cars being built , the Anglia /Chev was called "Brutus"?, they along with Bill McPhersons FJ Holden were my introduction to full size motorsport ,me being an active slot racer at the time with Bills brother. Mr McRea was in a single car garage just around the corner in Stone St I believe it was.

Does anyone know if any of these cars are still around?

[Spgeti]

I think Brutus is in Wellington but it maybe a replica of the car..unsure about that.
The other is the Fayhe Breadvan Anglia and is owned and raced currently by Craig Stacey.

[Paul B]

Thanks Bruce,
I like the Brutus machine.... and of course the breadvan. reminds me of my old Anglia.
100e's were popular cars for engine transplants back then, rust was always an issue. But I haven't seen one with a 105e front end before, (If I am seeing it right) very cool.
The battery at the left of the driver probably doubled as a cut of switch using a loose positive lead.

[Spgeti]

Yes you are seeing it right, 105 front on a 100E rear and yes Chev powered..

[Paul B]

Wow these photos take me back to my teenage years . These guys were based in a Nissan hut in Miramar Nth just sth of the entrance to the old Shell installation. I watched these two cars being built , the Anglia /Chev was called "Brutus"?, they along with Bill McPhersons FJ Holden were my introduction to full size motorsport ,me being an active slot racer at the time with Bills brother. Mr McRea was in a single car garage just around the corner in Stone St I believe it was.

Does anyone know if Alex Wilsons "Brutus"machine is still about?

[Spgeti]

I think it is still in the Wellington area Paul

[45DCOE]

Saw this on Old New Zealand Motor Racing. Anyone know what happened to this Anglia that Robbie raced ?

[Milan Fistonic]

Saw this on Old New Zealand Motor Racing. Anyone know what happened to this Anglia that Robbie raced ?

That photo was taken by Peter Levet and posted by me. It would be good if people would credit the photographer when they use their shots.