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Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:22 pm

Not to be outdone, the Historic Racing & Sports car club are collecting ten books. The club holds the Ralph Watson Memorial trophy which has not been competed for of late and their web site is rather in the doldrums all, of which is a pity. I have suggested that they participate here as a means of stirring up interest.

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Sat Apr 15, 2023 12:18 am

Roger Dowding wrote:The NSCC have contacted Trevor, and the Secretary Marlene Mitchell will pick them up,It may well have happened.
Both clubs appreciate the generous offer for copies of a great book.

Thank you Trevor Sheffield ..

Marlene Mitchell collected the books today and I mentioned my experience when in her position some 70 years ago and gave her a personally endorsed copy. She advised that she now has only approximately 100 members to deal with, which rather surprised me.

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:34 pm

Roger Dowding wrote:The NSCC have contacted Trevor, and the Secretary Marlene Mitchell will pick them up,It may well have happened.
Both clubs appreciate the generous offer for copies of a great book.

Thank you Trevor Sheffield ..
Meantime, I have sent off another batch to Piccadilly Books in Christchurch, who have them available at $30.00.

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Roger Dowding » Sun Apr 09, 2023 6:33 am

Roger Dowding wrote:Good news Trevor about Auckland Car Club,

I have sent another message to NSCC and also will try a phone number I have tomorrow.. leave them on a Sunday

Cheers
Roger
The NSCC have contacted Trevor, and the Secretary Marlene Mitchell will pick them up,It may well have happened.
Both clubs appreciate the generous offer for copies of a great book.

Thank you Trevor Sheffield ..

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Roger Dowding » Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:57 am

Trevor Sheffield wrote:ACC picked up their books this morning but strangely I have not had any response from NSCC.
Good news Trevor about Auckland Car Club,

I have sent another message to NSCC and also will try a phone number I have tomorrow.. leave them on a Sunday

Cheers
Roger

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:08 pm

ACC picked up their books this morning but strangely I have not had any response from NSCC.

Book offer to NSCC and ACC.

by Roger Dowding » Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:10 am

Trevor re

" You have encountered my problem, i.e. neither club provides a means of contact within their website. If it were otherwise I would not have needed to post here for assistance. Furthermore what surprises me is that I did not receive a direct response as a result of a club official reading by post. I served a term as secretary of the Northern Sports Car Club and in my time things were more efficient. LOL "

I already had an address for the "Admin " at NSCC and found the Secretary at ACC on their site.

Have had a response from ACC - which they copied you in..

As below

" Auckland Car Club would be happy to take Trevor up on his generous offer.

I’m pretty sure I dealt with Trevor on a Ralph Watson book some time ago.

Craig.

Secretary
Auckland Car Club "

Hopefully NSCC will get back to us in the near future too !!
In ACC's reply there is a phone number for Craig [ 021-889-488 ].

Cheers Trevor,

Roger

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:14 am

Roger Dowding wrote:The offer of the books, I have made direct contact with the respective clubs to their Admin or secretary Email addresses, as I had not got a direct contact with either club.

I have asked that they respond via myself OR direct to you, Trevor through your Email address.

Cheers

Roger
Thanks Roger,

You have encountered my problem, i.e. neither club provides a means of contact within their website. If it were otherwise I would not have needed to post here for assistance. Furthermore what surprises me is that I did not receive a direct response as a result of a club official reading by post. I served a term as secretary of the Northern Sports Car Club and in my time things were more efficient. LOL

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Roger Dowding » Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:06 pm

Roger Dowding wrote:Trevor,
That is a very kind offer, and I am sure you great friend Ralph Watson would approve, having been a member of NSCC going back to the very early years in his Singer.

Later in this his own car the BSA Special as featured in the book - the passenger is Lloyd Gleeson from New Plymouth photo from the 1990's.
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I can pass your message on via Rod Peat, who organised the NSCC Reunion last August and get someone from the Club NSCC to contact you and can also contact through Kevin Lancaster the Auckland Car Club.

I can pass on your Email address and as both clubs are Auckland based, getting the books from you should be no problem at all.

Leave it with me, could take a few days ..

Cheers Roger
The offer of the books, I have made direct contact with the respective clubs to their Admin or secretary Email addresses, as I had not got a direct contact with either club.

I have asked that they respond via myself OR direct to you, Trevor through your Email address.

Cheers

Roger

Donation of the book

by Roger Dowding » Tue Feb 28, 2023 4:17 am

Trevor Sheffield wrote:I would like to donate ten copies of “Ralph Watson Special Engineer, Supplementary Edition“ to both the Northern Sports Car Club and the Auckland Car Club, to be sold over the bar during club evenings, at a Suggested price of $30.00, i.e. as a means of adding to club funds.

However I have lost touch and need a club official to email me in order to take up this offer and arrange collection of the books from my home address and am not sure of who is best to contact. Can someone here please advise or pass on this message?
Trevor,
That is a very kind offer, and I am sure you great friend Ralph Watson would approve, having been a member of NSCC going back to the very early years in his Singer.

Later in this his own car the BSA Special as featured in the book - the passenger is Lloyd Gleeson from New Plymouth photo from the 1990's.
BSA Special #126 Ralph Watson BSA Ralph and Lloyd Gleeson Car Trial L Gleeson.Jpg
I can pass your message on via Rod Peat, who organised the NSCC Reunion last August and get someone from the Club NSCC to contact you and can also contact through Kevin Lancaster the Auckland Car Club.

I can pass on your Email address and as both clubs are Auckland based, getting the books from you should be no problem at all.

Leave it with me, could take a few days ..

Cheers Roger

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:09 pm

I would like to donate ten copies of “Ralph Watson Special Engineer, Supplementary Edition“ to both the Northern Sports Car Club and the Auckland Car Club, to be sold over the bar during club evenings, at a Suggested price of $30.00, i.e. as a means of adding to club funds.

However I have lost touch and need a club official to email me in order to take up this offer and arrange collection of the books from my home address and am not sure of who is best to contact. Can someone here please advise or pass on this message?

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:37 am

As a result of lucky error, I have become aware of a retailer offering the current edition at a price of $45.00 LOL.

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:08 pm

A reader of the book outside of motor racing circles, has pointed out that the Lycoming Special, deserves recognition equal with the "Fastest Indian", having appeared overseas at important events in Australia, the UK and the USA. I am very much inclined to agree with these sentiments. However the late Ralph Watson was not inclined to paint himself as being famous, in spite of being an very special engineer. LOL

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:24 pm

Anyone requiring confirmation as to the value of the book, should Goggle, “Ralph Watson Special Engineer, whereupon a scroll will disclose a screed of information as well as many images.

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Sat Dec 03, 2022 10:30 pm

Oldfart wrote:If it's anything like the earlier versions this is a very special book, and a great tribute to a great man of the times. If there are additions and supplements it can only be better.
The supplementary section, as is included in last two printings of the book, has real significance in that it records the final sector of the life of a significant person in respect of the motor sports scene.

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Oldfart » Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:12 pm

If it's anything like the earlier versions this is a very special book, and a great tribute to a great man of the times. If there are additions and supplements it can only be better.

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:02 am

Should anyone in doubt as to the value of the book, they should simply Google, "Ralph Watson Special engineer'" and go through the extensive information displayed, including the pages which follow the original search.
Once the current printing is sold, it will not again be offered at the price quoted and will only be available within the book trade.

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Trevor Sheffield » Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:07 am

Roger Dowding wrote:Yes the " vBulletin " TRS personal message system can only have 50 messages - a total of both sent and received.
- I know Steve Holmes has the problems his inbox is always full.

Trevor - if your inbox or outbox - sent messages is full, you will need to do a lot of deleting.

You may be better to use Email rather than the TRS message system.

Cheers

Roger
My inbox contained only 26 messages but i have cleared it. I would have preferred not to have disclosed my email address but after waiting for a period, I will alter my original post in order to overcome the difficulty.
Alteration completed including a reduced price.

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Roger Dowding » Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:47 am

GregT wrote:the in box has a finite capacity. It's full. Until it's emptied nothing can get in.
Yes the " vBulletin " TRS personal message system can only have 50 messages - a total of both sent and received.
- I know Steve Holmes has the problems his inbox is always full.

Trevor - if your inbox or outbox - sent messages is full, you will need to do a lot of deleting.

You may be better to use Email rather than the TRS message system.

Cheers

Roger

Re: Book, “ Ralph Watson Special Engineer ” again available.

by Kiwiminor » Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:36 am

Trevor,
It appears that the issue ight be at your end. I am getting numerous emails today from all-over-the place so will await your reply.
Ray W

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