Team Cambridge Monaro

[John McKechnie]

the racing is over, and the car is now resting in my garage.
I drove it into the same place as it was standing for all this time, yet now it is what I could only imagine and convince myself it would be
Somebody who is close and knows what i have been through with the Monaro has just said this to me-

Apart from the immense feeling of satisfaction it must have been a somewhat surreal sensation owning, restoring and finally driving an actual childhood dream.


Yes, it is exactly what he says.
The dream hasnt finished, the surreal- unreal, fantastic- part is that I now own and have driven my actual childhood dream.
A car is a car when you can start it up and drive it,

you turn it on and it returns the favour

All the restoration work was never ever part of my dream
Bruce will feel the same when he does the same in his Firebird.

[Bruce302]

WOW one race and you're a TRUE racer Bruce........lets "blame the other guy" ha ha...........you'll fit in perfectly.......hey that's a good time you done mate you're a natural............Dale M

It is a well set up car and pretty easy to drive, it just needs to go on a diet.

B.

[Bruce302]

the racing is over, and the car is now resting in my garage.
I drove it into the same place as it was standing for all this time, yet now it is what I could only imagine and convince myself it would be
Somebody who is close and knows what i have been through with the Monaro has just said this to me-

Apart from the immense feeling of satisfaction it must have been a somewhat surreal sensation owning, restoring and finally driving an actual childhood dream.


Yes, it is exactly what he says.
The dream hasnt finished, the surreal- unreal, fantastic- part is that I now own and have driven my actual childhood dream.
A car is a car when you can start it up and drive it,

you turn it on and it returns the favour

All the restoration work was never ever part of my dream
Bruce will feel the same when he does the same in his Firebird.

You are so right John, Knowing what is waiting at the end drives the restorations. You have done a phenomenal job.
You deserve all the kudos that comes your way.

Bruce.

[John McKechnie]

It is a well set up car and pretty easy to drive, it just needs to go on a diet

Bruce- But there is no Diet Avgas................

[khyndart in CA]

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What superb photos of a superbly restored historic race car. Thank you Nigel. John, everyone who knew that car from its original racing days must be thrilled and amazed at the workmanship you have achieved. "Spinner" always favored the Camaros and I don't think this Monaro ever looked this good. That rear spoiler was worth the search ! Take good care of it my friend.
Just one question; Are you letting "Grimmie" behind the wheel ?

(Ken H)

[SPman]

Bloody brilliant!
Well done John - a reward for all the hours put in, finally come to fruition.
We all owe you a debt of thanks for putting another racing icon, back on the map.
John L.

[nigel watts]

[John McKechnie]

Wow, I thought I had run out of superlatives to describe your work Nigel, but I will raise the bar just as you have here.

THIS IS TOTALLY SMEGGING UNBELIEVABLY BRILLIANT, YOU ARE A GENIUS WHEN IT COMES TO ANTICIPATING.
Follow the leader, well I did tell Bruce to stay close to hit the apex.
I hope you are coming to Manfield and enjoy the BBQ on Saturday.
As the car is now finished and racing , this is my last post.

[Paul B]

Well everything was great on the day, cars, weather, people.
A few pics

[Paul B]

These 2 cars first met in Baypark December 1969, again Easter Baypark 1970

On behalf of John Mc

[John McKechnie]

Thanks Paul.
Monaro is doing selfies with all his old buddies.-so far 6 of the originals.
First meeting at Baypark Dec 1969, both had engine problems
next time Easter 1970 at Baypark, it was all on between Jim and Grady.
Pix and results are on this thread.

[Steve Holmes]

These 2 cars first met in Baypark December 1969, again Easter Baypark 1970
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On behalf of John Mc

This is a cool photo and so good to see these two cars reunited.

[Milan Fistonic]

Instead of my photos going from John to Bruce to Paul and then to TRS, I might as well put them straight here.

George Bunce getting a bit of air at Pukekohe March 9, 1975

[Milan Fistonic]

George Bunce at the 1975 NZ Grand Prix Meeting

[Milan Fistonic]

George Bunce leaving the chicane on the back straight at Pukekohe on 9 March 1975

[John McKechnie]

Milan....neat,Very crisp, clear pix from an excellent position

[Rod Grimwood]

Great photos Milan, will show them to my mate (best man) Lyall, as we were only talking about ole race cars he painted over years. Top bloke and top painter. Silcock, Millens, Clayton, Coppins, Buncey, Bailey, Collier, just a few, actually most of the crew back then from saloons to Pacifics. Even mine, the lucky bugga.

[Steve Holmes]

Love the pics Milan. Thanks for sharing them.

[Paul B]

December 1969 at Baypark- 2nd meeting car attended

Levin

On behalf of John Mc

[John McKechnie]

Many thanks to Milan Fistonic for his pictures.