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Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Keith844 » Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:09 am

Angus Fogg driving the Ian Algie Alfetta at Manfeild last year, great sound

[video=youtube_share;jMxR9QSuAEg]https://youtu.be/jMxR9QSuAEg[/video]

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Keith844 » Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:23 am

[video=youtube_share;jMxR9QSuAEg]https://youtu.be/jMxR9QSuAEg[/video]

Magnificent

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Rod Grimwood » Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:58 am

Spgeti wrote:Hi Munty,
Great to hear your celebrating this but do you have your dates sorted so it does not clash with the events HSS are planning for early next year.
A lot of dates are being thrown around re this and this is causing confusion with our planning up here.
HSS is an integral part of our historic grids and it would a shame to see reduced grids due to date clashes.

Cheers
Bruce



The date for the 50th celebration has been down for about 3 years. Scope being the main 1st up.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Steve Holmes » Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:31 pm

ERC wrote:Does anyone have a list of the Alfetta's races, complete with race numbers? I'm particularly interested in Pukekohe events, 1983 onwards, including the short circuit, especially when it wasn't carrying #61.


Unfortunately I can't help with races Ray. These early events were organised by the Sports Sedan Association, who ran their own championship which wasn't recognized by MSNZ.

As for racing numbers, in its first season it wore #12, #25, and later on once it was painted red and sprouted all the wings and spoilers, I've only ever seen it as #6 and #61.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by ERC » Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:51 am

Does anyone have a list of the Alfetta's races, complete with race numbers? I'm particularly interested in Pukekohe events, 1983 onwards, including the short circuit, especially when it wasn't carrying #61.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Spgeti » Thu Mar 14, 2019 7:00 pm

Andrew Metford wrote:Ok understand. Don't know when they were this season, we were in a different car / class so wasn't paying attention. Would appreciate a list when it's finalised so we can plan and organise ourselves to make as many meetings as possible.


Sent you a PM Andrew.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Andrew Metford » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:02 am

Ok understand. Don't know when they were this season, we were in a different car / class so wasn't paying attention. Would appreciate a list when it's finalised so we can plan and organise ourselves to make as many meetings as possible.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Spgeti » Thu Mar 14, 2019 7:35 am

Andrew Metford wrote:Is there a list of dates for HSS events for next season please?


At this stage the promoters will have a good idea but there are a few variables to be sorted.
Can take sometime but usually they do not vary that much from the season before.
We do have an idea but we are awaiting for these to be released.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Andrew Metford » Thu Mar 14, 2019 7:03 am

Is there a list of dates for HSS events for next season please?

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Spgeti » Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:32 am

Munty wrote:Great article Steve and I know there are a heap of South Islanders looking forward to seeing in the flesh the Alfetta at our OSCA 50th & Sport Sedan celebrations February 2020, cheers


Hi Munty,
Great to hear your celebrating this but do you have your dates sorted so it does not clash with the events HSS are planning for early next year.
A lot of dates are being thrown around re this and this is causing confusion with our planning up here.
HSS is an integral part of our historic grids and it would a shame to see reduced grids due to date clashes.

Cheers
Bruce

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Munty » Wed Mar 13, 2019 9:22 am

Great article Steve and I know there are a heap of South Islanders looking forward to seeing in the flesh the Alfetta at our OSCA 50th & Sport Sedan celebrations February 2020, cheers

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Steve Holmes » Thu Jan 10, 2019 3:18 am

Thanks folks. Glad you enjoyed the story. I don't know for sure when the book comes out. I'll ask the publishers.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by SPman » Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:55 am

Great car - great article. When's the book coming out, Steve?

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by kiwi285 » Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:40 pm

It is hard to imagine what that car would have been like if the Porsche engine was available at the time. Still it will always hold a special place in NZ motorsport. Looking forward to the book Steve and getting your signature in it.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by John McKechnie » Thu Jan 03, 2019 10:07 pm

Ahhhh, but would it have been our most loved/ revered if it had had the planned hairdryer Porsche motor fitted to it.............?

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Spgeti » Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:34 pm

I look forward to the new book. Great article on a car that deserves its story told. To me it is one of our famous Alfa’s even if it is Chev powered.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Oldfart » Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:51 pm

Great article, as usual, Steve. Thanks.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Noel » Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:38 am

Great article Steve, I look forward to buying the book. A great era in New Zealand motor racing. The later car of Kieran Wills RX8 was my favourite. If you ever do vintage dragsters I have a heap of info on Hombre which I restored and own.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by Steve Holmes » Thu Jan 03, 2019 4:11 am

bry3500 wrote:Thanks for sharing that Steve - I'll be lining up for the book for sure


Thanks Bry, much appreciated.

Re: Article: The Ian Algie Alfetta

by bry3500 » Thu Jan 03, 2019 2:59 am

Thanks for sharing that Steve - I'll be lining up for the book for sure

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