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Re: Looking for a photo
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:19 am
by Oldfart
Allan wrote:There must be more photos taken from this vantage point as the end papers of Vercoe's book has some very similar.
Yes, the one referred to in post#1 with single seaters etc is used in Vercoes book. Also referred to in post #2
Re: Looking for a photo
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 1:45 am
by ERC
Oldfart wrote:Now I have the photo scanned by the Rush family. Definitely "run what you brung" and way more entries than a current National championship, almost more than one of ERC Arrow/AES grids
Very cool.
Almost Rhys - we have 55 entered for the Ganley weekend 2 grid that I have to whittle down.
Results showed the Riley came second on scratch. I looked at the photograph expecting an RME Riley, but it looks as though it was the Pathfinder - affectionally known as "Ditchfinder" as it wasn't a "real" Riley according to the purists, despite that wondwerful engine. First badge engineered Riley I believe.
I bought a 1955 RME Riley back in the UK for the equivaent of $40NZ. Big ends were rattling but what a joy to drive. Sadly I had neither the expertise, facilties nor the money to sort it. Sold it for $150 feeling quite pleased with myself - but I wish I had been able to keep it.
Wonder if it still exists - SLH 85 - even the plate would be worth a packet in the UK. About $9000 based on what my Greeves plate has been valued at.