Photos: The Ken Hyndman Collection

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January 1st 2024.
It is 10 years this month since you all have had to put up with my "rambling on". (Oxford dictionary meaning: To talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way.) Thank you all for letting me do that and especially to Steve Holmes for getting me started.
(I didn't have a clue on how to make a photo 185 KB !)
But Ray Green has brought up a very good point with what do I do with all my "motoring stuff" as either my memory or my mortal soul will not be here forever and I don't know now since my brother passed if any family member would care if all went as Ray states;" dumped in a skip instead of going to good homes!"
I have many books and magazines that have followed me around the world but it is the autographed items that I most treasure and selfishly don't want to give up yet, perhaps I may have a grandchild that may be interested one day.

Examples of my autographs; Stirling Moss, Denis Hulme, Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi, Jackie Stewart, Brian Redman, Howden Ganley, Derek Bell, Ove Andersson, Vic Elford, Dan Gurney, Parnelli Jones, Andy Granatelli, Bobby Rahal, Johnny Rutherford Al and Bobby Unser.
Example of Stirling Moss autograph in my scrapbook, of winning drive at Ardmore January 1962. NZGP. In the rain.
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So if any of you hear of my demise, please contact my family members either in the US or NZ and tell them not to throw my "stuff" away as there is some "Gold" amongst those old shoe boxes etc. !

Happy New Year to you all.

Ken H
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tell them not to throw my "stuff" away.

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Happy New Year,
Ken h, and all of you on TRS, both members and visitors

" tell them not to throw my "stuff" away as there is some "Gold" amongst those old shoe boxes etc. ! "

Have the same issue here in Omokoroa, my stuff is in various wine boxes - cardboard ones - old magazines, two big storage boxes of my treasures, old photos and special magazines, Programmes, Sales brochures, then the 400 plus, model collection in cabinets [ some in wooden wine boxes ] and the extra still in their boxes in boxes in the ceiling and the cabinet of books - only about 50 of them, and the tin signs, a few number plates et al.

My son has an interest in cars [ some of the models ] but not in much of the other stuff. Hopefully I will be able to organise the " stuff " before it becomes a problem for others, meanwhile just like looking at it all..

One of the " wooden wine boxes "
Model scene #006  Corvette's dark base IMG_0348_1 (800x307).jpg
Cheers

Roger
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It is Wednesday evening Jan. 17th and for the last few years except for Covid cancellations, I have been winging my way back to NZ at this time to visit family and friends and to attend the Taupo Historic GP meet.
That is not going to happen for me this year but I hope those that do attend have a wonderful and safe weekend of racing and fellowship and know I am thinking of the great folks I have met over the years and wish I could be with you.
Please post all the action plus paddock and pit pics etc.
Cheers,
Ken H.

https://www.taupomp.co.nz/events/taupo-historic-gp-2024
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Roger Dowding wrote:Ken H,
just called to say a quick Hello, as is staying near " Omokoroa " - a brief chat, good to see you, and meet finally..

Take Care and Safe Travels Ken,
Wow that was a year ago [ and a few days ].

Ken H, has been in touch and is retiring from " Moss Motors " to look after family.
Well deserved, and I am sure you will find plenty to keep you busy - motoring archives included.
McLaren #057 Healey on 1 Tree Hill Bruce McLaren from Magazine arch K Hyndman.jpg
This is from your archives too !!.
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