Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2

Post by **Steve Holmes** » Tue May 05, 2020 12:24 am

OK folks, I've just been given the green light to write a follow-up to my 2019 book, Historic New Zealand Racing Cars. The sequel will follow a similar pattern, featuring 18 historic race cars that were either built and raced in NZ, built internationally and raced in NZ, or international cars with a strong NZ link. I've chosen a few of the cars to include, but would like your input too. What cars would you like to see featured?

Ray Bell · Post by **Ray Bell** » Tue May 05, 2020 6:03 am

The Scuderia Veloce Ferrari 250LM...

Tasman Ferraris

Lotus 32B FPF

Bruce McLaren's Tasman Coopers

Grant Ellwood · Post by **Grant Ellwood** » Tue May 05, 2020 11:17 am

The Dave Simpson Allcomers Anglia.

chaindrive · Post by **chaindrive** » Tue May 05, 2020 9:57 pm

A whole volume on New Zealand built Specials. RA,Stanton,Stuart etc

Michael Clark · Post by **Michael Clark** » Tue May 05, 2020 11:53 pm

I like all of these suggestions but wonder what you/the publishers would think about 'expanding' the concept of racing cars. For example - what about Garth Hogan's Capri bodied Funny Car or the Pete Lodge Fiat Topolino bodied drag car?

Peter M · Post by **Peter M** » Wed May 06, 2020 2:19 am

What about some rally cars as well? Rod Millen Mazda RX3, Masport Escorts and Possum Bourne Subarus.

Ray Bell · Post by **Ray Bell** » Wed May 06, 2020 2:24 am

Steve's only got 18 to work with...

That doesn't leave room for all of this stuff.

Post by **Steve Holmes** » Mon May 11, 2020 11:08 pm

Thanks everyone for your feedback. This is great. I can only include 18 cars, and I've already chosen some of them, but I'm also interested to know what others would like to see.

Kiwiboss · Post by **Kiwiboss** » Mon May 11, 2020 11:57 pm

You should include the very first Ferrari to win a GP, that ended up in NZ most of its life Steve...

Spgeti · Post by **Spgeti** » Tue May 12, 2020 11:44 pm

Kiwiboss wrote:You should include the very first Ferrari to win a GP, that ended up in NZ most of its life Steve...

Yes that’s a very famous car that the “Ragging Bull” won the British Grand Prix in 1951 which was I think Ferrari’s first Grand Prix win.

45DCOE · Post by **45DCOE** » Wed May 13, 2020 2:20 am

Grant Ellwood wrote:The Dave Simpson Allcomers Anglia.

Yep good choice. The car is still around and as well as numerous photos in its various guises.

45DCOE · Post by **45DCOE** » Wed May 13, 2020 2:23 am

Steve Holmes wrote:Thanks everyone for your feedback. This is great. I can only include 18 cars, and I've already chosen some of them, but I'm also interested to know what others would like to see.

I have a couple of photos of PDL Mustang 2 in a shed in an unloved state before it was rebuilt if interested if its one of your cars.

John McKechnie · Post by **John McKechnie** » Sun May 17, 2020 4:10 am

Steve Holmes wrote:Thanks everyone for your feedback. This is great. I can only include 18 cars, and I've already chosen some of them, but I'm also interested to know what others would like to see.

Sylvester Chev Coupe...long interesting history there

Greg Stokes · Post by **Greg Stokes** » Sun May 24, 2020 10:31 pm

Silvester Chev Coupe
No 76 Kurtis Kraft midget
Pete Lodge Baloo
Morrari - but I am biased haha
Garth Hogan - either the funny car or his last BIG Top Fuel car or the Hogan. Martin and Rea land speed roadster record holder
Barry Butterworth midget

Milan Fistonic · Post by **Milan Fistonic** » Mon May 25, 2020 12:04 am

Greg Stokes wrote:Silvester Chev Coupe
No 76 Kurtis Kraft midget
Pete Lodge Baloo
Morrari - but I am biased haha
Garth Hogan - either the funny car or his last BIG Top Fuel car or the Hogan. Martin and Rea land speed roadster record holder
Barry Butterworth midget

I second that choice - my favourite midget.

Roger Dowding · Post by **Roger Dowding** » Mon May 25, 2020 5:58 am

Milan Fistonic wrote:I second that choice - my favourite midget.

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Is that one that Lance Elliott restored - he did quite a few from the 1950's - 1960's ..

Oldfart · Post by **Oldfart** » Mon May 25, 2020 8:24 am

John McKechnie wrote:Sylvester Chev Coupe...long interesting history there

Yes, it should be there!

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