Thats a really good point Jim, the Jag had to race in Aus under Appendix J rules, which were very restrictive, I think it even had to retain the carpet! That being said, it was still a bloody fast car, and until Norm Beecheys new Mustang arrived in late January 1965, and got fully dialled in, Bobs Jag was usually the fastest touring car in Australia.

I didn't know Faheys Cortina was stripped out, I thought it still had its seats. But what you say makes sense, as the Allcomer rules would have allowed for the seats to be removed.