Just A Mix Of Pics - Ray Green Collection

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A - British race

Arrows
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Aston Martin
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Austin - 1937 - as driven by Charles Goodacre
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2004 - Austin Seven Twin cam at Donington, with twin rear wheels
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1,011,101 Wow - actually 1,011,108 when I just looked .. So you didn't break TRS or even Brake it. Thanks Ray

ERC, what is the background to the 1937 Austin Racer #35 in the scrub, is it one of the cars in the last photo #10 and #1.?.
I note #1 with the twin rear wheels. - Would like to know a bit of the History ..
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Sorry Roger, without doing some research, I'm not sure about any link between the three Austins. Fitting twin rear wheels was often done in hillclimbs for better traction before they developed wider tyres, but also for circuit racing - see pic below, which I think is the same car. The little lip above the radiator grille is one giveaway.

Just had a quick look at the entry for the 1937 meeting.

Driver of car 35 was Charles Goodacre.

Someone posted a 2010 pic of the Austins in the Donington museum, but neither had twin rear wheels.

One is a Twin cam and one I think is a side valve. There was also a pale blue car built in the 1970's, which was at Donington last time I went - but in the paddock cafe!

This is Bert Hadley Donington 1937 - but not sure which meeting. I can't fix it with the scans I did of old Donington programmes (since sold). Clearly shows the twin rear wheels.

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A - non-British race

Alfa Romeo
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ATS
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Auto Union
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A - F3 & FJ

Alexis
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Alfa Dana
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Ausper
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Autosud
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A - Specials

A40 Special
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Alfriston Jaguar
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Alton Jaguar
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Arnold-Kidwell
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Note: Some of the cars have been shown before, but hopefully the images haven't.
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B - British road

Bristol
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Brough Superior - the Nottingham Industrial Museum may not be in the same league as Haynes, Brooklands, Caistor or Gaydon, but if you are in the area, well worth a visit.
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BSA
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Buckler - the Chelsea Hillclimb often provided a great backdrop for static pics.
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ERC wrote:A - Specials

A40 Special
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Alfriston Jaguar
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Alton Jaguar
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Arnold-Kidwell
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Note: Some of the cars have been shown before, but hopefully the images haven't.

Nice to see my locost next to the alfriston jaguar, myself leaning against it, Elleslie concourse
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That was way back in 2007 Kevin!

B - non British

Beattie. Always so well presented.
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BMW
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Bugatti
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Buick
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Kevin Hirst wrote:Nice to see my locost next to the alfriston jaguar, myself leaning against it, Ellerslie concourse


A couple of photos Kevin showed me of the " locost ".

C and C 2020 #94 Locost photos Kevin Hirst 2020_06_27_1594 (2) (800x605).jpg
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Roger Dowding wrote:A couple of photos Kevin showed me of the " locost ".

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Yes, 2007, locost & jaguar both same age, gues the signature on bottom photo, not you Roger, you know.
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B - British race

Brabham
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BRM
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BRP
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B - non British race

Begg
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Bugatti
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Buick? Can someone please confirm what this single seater is?
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B - F3 & F Junior

Bandini
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BMC
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Bond
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Brabham
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B - specials - such a shame that roll over bars have destroyed the looks of many of these cars.

Beowulf - RiP Richard.
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BMH 'Comic Book' Special
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Briggs Mercury Special
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On the anniversary of his passing, the Ralph Watson BSA Special
1983 - before the oil cooler was fitted.
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2017
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In respect of the BSA photos, it is significant that the first photo shows the car in its original form, with poppet valve engine and nineteen inch wheels, whereas the following photos show the the car in its final form with rotary valve engine and fifteen inch wheels.

The first photo shows Ralph driving in his significant modified helmet and those following presumably show Ray Ferner driving, i.e. the current very respectful owner of the car. It is truly gratifying that the car remains carefully cared for and in regular competition.
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Trevor Sheffield wrote:In respect of the BSA photos, it is significant that the first photo shows the car in its original form, with poppet valve engine and nineteen inch wheels, whereas the following photos show the the car in its final form with rotary valve engine and fifteen inch wheels.

The first photo shows Ralph driving in his significant modified helmet and those following presumably show Ray Ferner driving, i.e. the current very respectful owner of the car. It is truly gratifying that the car remains carefully cared for and in regular competition.


Indeed Trevor, an appropriate tribute to the late Ralph Watson, your very great Mate.
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Thanks Trevor. Always good to have accurate information. Great to see the car out regularly.

C - British road

Caterham - who would have thought that Chapman's basic design would be so successful?
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Chevron
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Cooper Jaguar - Just love the 1950's and early 1960's sports racing cars. So many one offs and short run stuff too.
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Crossle
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Help! Can anyone please identify these autographs?

I know Petter Solberg and Marcus Gronholm, but on the left? No guesses please - if possible.

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ERC wrote:B - non British race


Buick? Can someone please confirm what this single seater is?
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Ray,
Here is a bit of information about the USAC Sabre Champ cars.

http://www.indianaopenwheel.com/showthread.php?t=8532&page=4&styleid=1


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