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Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 12:24 am
by Steve Holmes
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?
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 6:03 am
by Ray Bell
The Scuderia Veloce Ferrari 250LM...
Tasman Ferraris
Lotus 32B FPF
Bruce McLaren's Tasman Coopers
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 11:17 am
by Grant Ellwood
The Dave Simpson Allcomers Anglia.
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 9:57 pm
by chaindrive
A whole volume on New Zealand built Specials. RA,Stanton,Stuart etc
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 11:53 pm
by Michael Clark
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?
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 2:19 am
by Peter M
What about some rally cars as well? Rod Millen Mazda RX3, Masport Escorts and Possum Bourne Subarus.
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 2:24 am
by Ray Bell
Steve's only got 18 to work with...
That doesn't leave room for all of this stuff.
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 11:08 pm
by Steve Holmes
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.
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 11:57 pm
by Kiwiboss
You should include the very first Ferrari to win a GP, that ended up in NZ most of its life Steve...
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:44 pm
by Spgeti
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.
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 2:20 am
by 45DCOE
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.
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 2:23 am
by 45DCOE
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.
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Sun May 17, 2020 4:10 am
by John McKechnie
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
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Sun May 24, 2020 10:31 pm
by Greg Stokes
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
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 12:04 am
by Milan Fistonic
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.
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 5:58 am
by Roger Dowding
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 ..
Re: Historic New Zealand Racing Cars 2
Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 8:24 am
by Oldfart
John McKechnie wrote:Sylvester Chev Coupe...long interesting history there
Yes, it should be there!