Two from the same garage...
Two from the same garage...
Continuing the theme - "a Mix of Pics..."
Last edited by ERC; 11-09-2019 at 11:57 PM.
Saw that Jet thing at Pukekohe during the interval at the Supercars on 14th September
Lots of noise and vibration but very underwhelming when it putted out on a run down the start finish line..
that is because it needs more air Roger 40 sq ft is not enough lol cubic feet different thing
Amy Smith's Formula First ?????. Make? I have been in touch with the Formula First people and had a very quick reply. Built originally as a 'Challenge' but rebuilt after a crash at Pukekohe with a previous owner.
Amy and her team appear to be doing a great job in the publicity department.
After a six month sojourn with Angus, good to see the V8 Escort, with Gordon Burr at the helm, out again. Gordon was caught out at scrutineering with a couple of issues, including the need for the screen race numbers, another of those recent race regulations that have crept in to catch the unwary.
Last edited by ERC; 11-13-2019 at 02:21 AM.
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Just when I thought that the system was so much better when only posting 4 pics per post, have to return to this post and upload again...
One of the lesser known Formula Juniors. It doesn't appear in most lists of Formula Junior cars, so a big thumbs up to John Rapley for coming to the party with this rare 1963 Talisman.
Last edited by ERC; 11-15-2019 at 11:54 PM.
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But what - I like it .. Thought [ only thought mind you - as not enough of a mechanic / engineer to do it ] the a Dolomite Sprint Twincam would go great in a Bug-eye - either that or a 12A Mazda Rotary with a 5 speed.. Well they did put the Triumph 1500 motor in the last MG Midgets - so Triumph Motor not to far removed ..
Do you know what it is - excuse my ignorance here .. love the Webers .. too !! *** ??
I really should pay attention - look familiar .. *** ?? answered.
Not a Bugeye but a Mark two with a special nose - opens like a Bugeye and the " Mota' " is Toyota.
Car belongs to Alan Horner, and I thought it had a Nissan motor but not so ..
Last edited by Roger Dowding; 11-16-2019 at 05:46 AM. Reason: more info and a pic ####47
Yep, Alan Horner's car. Although I am no purist, and also accept that the Toymotor option is an easy one, the Triumph Dolly Sprint engine caused Geoff Sparkes a few headaches. (His car, #20 by the way, went to the late Ian Hope's museum in Napier.) I prefer to keep at least country of origin the same with transplants. Just got the Magnette through a WoF - eventually, as it failed due to a collapsed nolathane bush in the rear springs. Car has only travelled 700kms... Tony suggests the bush was slightly out of alignment.
Ticked off a couple of 'Blue List' jobs on the house, so enough brownie points to get back onto the car for a while...
Tony Durham's car was at Auto garage (Porana Rd) at the same time as my Magnette. Seems he was at school with the proprietor, Tony and also one of the Sampson boys. Three out of the same class, years later, well into motorsport.
Dennis didn't have a good day...
The Freighters was all repaired and in action at The MG Classic on the weekend.Originally Posted by ERC
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Dennis didn't have a good day...
This was the result of an oil line letting go and if it was not for a wider runoff on the front straight at Pukekohe and his skill it would of been worse.
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