The most Westerly Race Circuit in North Island New Zealand, however most circuits in the South Island even Nelson [ Beach Races ] are further West, as would Ninety Mile Beach have been.
I digress.
John [ Larry ] Lawton has collected photos from his good friend the late Terry [ Steelo ] Baker, given to him by the family to share with the NZ Motorsport fraternity.
Here from Paritutu in 1966 * a series of images. - in colour. [ not 1965 - now corrected ]
Lance Elliott in the Mini. M E Carter in the A40 Farina.
Looking at the mess of hay bales and the bent signpost, think there must have been an Off there already ?.
The Peter Bennett chopped Austin A40 Farina - this car is now in the USA - would be a really unique vehicle in their Historic Racing.
Fastback Anglia's of Jack Nazer and Gary Huxford.
an Anglia that didn't make the angled corners
" Wild Bill " McPherson in his FJ Holden - have seen other photos of this car at Paritutu
- John Larry Lawton's own photos.
That is all the Saloons ** - there is a selection of Sports and Racing Cars to follow.
** just found another one - and also a Photo on the start line with Kevin Greene Chev Coupe and a Ford Anglia Van raced by Malcolm Bouzaid .. more to come.
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