Random Photos Thread

[Kwaussie]

Ferrari - That's me in the picture - great interview with Louise Collins.

Good movie or DVD coming up to watch!

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/nov/03/1957-mille-miglia-ferrari-louise-king-peter-collins

[khyndart in CA]

When I first arrived in England in Oct. 1972 I went to the first race meet I could which was at Oulton Park in Cheshire. As I had been an Escort owner in NZ I was especially interested in the "Broadspeed Team " and wandered into their paddock area to inquire about possible employment but they wisely turned me away which led me next to the F2 McLaren Team lads and they were much more encouraging. I recently saw this photo and it brought back memories.
Grant Sprague, this one is for you.
1972 Escort at Watkins Glen. 2013.

"This Escort RS1600 MK-1 was built in 1971-1972 in England by ex-Broadspeed mechanic Carl 'Tivy' Shenton while he was managing Spec Fab at Pershors in Worcestershire, England, and includes an Atlas, six-link rear axle, a ZF five-speed, four-wheel disc brakes and Broadspeed fender flares."

More on this car and the Escort history from Conceptcarz.com;

https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z15472/Ford-Escort-MKI.aspx

(Ken Hyndman )

[Grant Ellwood]

Tivvy Shenton lives locally in southern Virginia, still preps cars in his workshop near Virginia International Raceway.
The Escort was driven by Paul Newman at one stage, now owned and raced by Ross Bremer from Florida.
Ross also runs a Broadspeed Anglia and I competed in the same class as him at the recent annual VIR historic event.

[Steve Holmes]

When I first arrived in England in Oct. 1972 I went to the first race meet I could which was at Oulton Park in Cheshire. As I had been an Escort owner in NZ I was especially interested in the "Broadspeed Team " and wandered into their paddock area to inquire about possible employment but they wisely turned me away which led me next to the F2 McLaren Team lads and they were much more encouraging. I recently saw this photo and it brought back memories.
Grant Sprague, this one is for you.
1972 Escort at Watkins Glen. 2013.
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"This Escort RS1600 MK-1 was built in 1971-1972 in England by ex-Broadspeed mechanic Carl 'Tivy' Shenton while he was managing Spec Fab at Pershors in Worcestershire, England, and includes an Atlas, six-link rear axle, a ZF five-speed, four-wheel disc brakes and Broadspeed fender flares."

More on this car and the Escort history from Conceptcarz.com;

https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z15472/Ford-Escort-MKI.aspx

(Ken Hyndman )

Fabulous little car, Ken.

[Oldfart]

I am looking for any pics of the Millen's Commer Cob/Hillman Husky. Contributions please.

[John McKechnie]

Rhys- I know there is one b/w in my Wide Wheels, give me a bit of time.

[khyndart in CA]

Rhys,
I have followed Rod Millen ever since I took this photo of him by chance as he lined up on the grid at Pukekohe in November 1970 as a young 19 year old in a Hillman Husky "Cob" next to my brother John in his Mini Cooper. It was the start of Rod's racing career and the last race of my brother's. Rod would prove to make any vehicle go fast and he finished third in this event.

Sorry I did not do a better job of photography. Ken H.

[Oldfart]

Rhys- I know there is one b/w in my Wide Wheels, give me a bit of time.

No rush, it would possibly be useful (hint).
Would a rebuild of that car fit the "Historics"? No I can't afford to do that, just a question.

[Oldfart]

A few names on that entry list that I had forgotten Ken!
I always found it interesting that it was called a Cob by many as the badge clearly shows Hillman, and a Cob was a Commer variant with no side windows, and longer wheelbase. Rivet counter! So interesting details though. Lift off bonnet with what are probably Griffiths Speed Equipment pins, is that an attempt at a splitter on the front

[BMCBOY]

Here's a photo taken by Kevin Lancaster of Steve Millen driving the Hillman

[Ross Hollings]

Speaking off Hillman Husky's [my first car] saw this when we were down at Whanganui a couple of weekends ago at the Caboodle Festival.They had amongst a variety of events a car show in the main street on saturday,this little car was outstanding,the motor i was told is a Simca V8 !

The Citroen is ours !! Sweet aye.602cc and 29hp of pulsating power !!! LOL.

[Spgeti]

Yes it is a cool Husky and it is the Smica V8 which is a Flattie and a Ford V8 60 from what I have been told.

[ERC]

Love that V8 Husky! A lot of neat detail work by the looks of it.

[Spgeti]

Love that V8 Husky! A lot of neat detail work by the looks of it.

It is a work of art Ray and from the outside of it looks totally correct.

[Oldfart]

That car owner is part of the reason we are chasing photos of the Millen car!

[Spgeti]

That car owner is part of the reason we are chasing photos of the Millen car!

Hi Rhys,the Husky owner lives here in Palmy.
On the TRS thread....why where what ...on page 23 is a good photo of the Millen “Cob” with a discription. Fibre doors, bonnet, and rear hatch.
I sent the photo to John but I have no way of putting it up here.

Regards
Bruce

[Rod Grimwood]

One with Anglia is Club Curcuit Puke. photo from Barry Lee i have tried to tidy as it has crease through middle of it. other is at hillclimb.

[Roger Dowding]

One with Anglia is Club Curcuit Puke. photo from Barry Lee i have tried to tidy as it has crease through middle of it. other is at hillclimb.

Rod, looks like the top gate at Cosseys !!

[bry3500]

http://jaguarracing.xf.cz/2009/05/union-jag-hillclimb-special/

[Ray Bell]

Originally posted by Ross Hollings
Speaking off Hillman Huskys [my first car] saw this when we were down at Whanganui a couple of weekends ago at the Caboodle Festival.They had amongst a variety of events a car show in the main street on saturday,this little car was outstanding,the motor i was told is a Simca V8 ![ATTACH=CONFIG]50899[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]50900[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]50901[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]50902[/ATTACH]

Ah, but they missed out on the good one:

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With about 140hp instead of 85, that would make it sit up and take notice...

Or break axles.