Horsetan Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 That didn't stop the Mitsubishi Pajero from selling pretty well though, did it? ....albeit suitably, er, renamed in Spain, USA and Britain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 This just in from youtube, via Pistonheads - 1000kms at Brands, 1970... real men, real cars, real weather...! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 This just in from youtube, via Pistonheads - 1000kms at Brands, 1970... real men, real cars, real weather...! Great Video, thanks for linking that. I'm a big fan of the early 70's sports cars. (My Avatar probably gave it away). .You've got to love the pit stops refuelling with a bloody great bucket and funnel. Pedro Rodriguez was known as a bit of a wet weather specialist even among all those other legends. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Great Video, thanks for linking that. I'm a big fan of the early 70's sports cars. (My Avatar probably gave it away). .You've got to love the pit stops refuelling with a bloody great bucket and funnel. Pedro Rodriguez was known as a bit of a wet weather specialist even among all those other legends. My pleasure! Great thing about these youtube clips is trawling through links alongside... you can easily waste an afternoon or two indulging in them. There's a photo online somewhere of the pits at Brands Hatch in the '70s with a guy fuelling a car with a fag dangling from the corner of his mouth, it really was a different world back then. It's also amazing / shocking just how fragile the cars were then too, when you see Steve McQueen's 917 crash into the Armco in 'Le Mans' the fibreglass body panels are ripped to shreds. Rodriguez was no doubt one of the bravest of the lot, old Jenks from Motorsport often said how much he admired him for his charging bull attitude to driving, whatever the weather. Great times, different times...! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr2 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 It's also amazing / shocking just how fragile the cars were then too, when you see Steve McQueen's 917 crash into the Armco in 'Le Mans' the fibreglass body panels are ripped to shreds. Wasn't that David Piper's crash during filming, when he lost a leg? Still didn't stop him buying & racing his own 917!! Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2017 Quote from Wiki . ref the crashes . ----------------------------------------------- Additional footage shot after the race used actual Porsche 917 and Ferrari 512s, in competition liveries.[6] In the crash scenes comparatively expendable technologically obsolete Lola T70 chassis were fitted with replica Porsche and Ferrari bodywork. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Wasn't that David Piper's crash during filming, when he lost a leg? Still didn't stop him buying & racing his own 917!! Keith Yes mate it must have been, one of several during filming by all accounts. I think one of the cars was destroyed in a particular sequence and it was found afterwards that none of the cameras were rolling when it happened! Incidentally, a spruced up version of the film with much improved sound and visuals is now on youtube. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penlan Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Mention of Brands Hatch, this is from an even more informal time there, I believe this is the Pits....It's early 1950's and under the arrow is me..... On the back of the coach, the lettering on the panel starts with 'Brands Hatch / Race Circuit.....'. This might be to old for most people on this thread as the postings seem to be of recent vehicles.. I drive a couple of early '34 Austin 7's and a Mk 1, Rav4. Edited February 22, 2017 by Penlan 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolseley Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Things you see when you're walking down the street #1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Things you see when you're walking down the street #1 Very similar to the "Food Van" that Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond have been driving round Scottish tourist sites in the currently just finished series of "Landward" - Can honestly only be described as an "abortion"! Whoever was responsible for buying it obviously never bothered to check the inside as the rear was too low for either of them to stand up straight! Edited February 25, 2017 by shortliner 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolseley Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Things you see when you're walking down the street #2 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted February 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2017 Very similar to the "Food Van" that Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond have been driving round Scottish tourist sites in the currently just finished series of "Landward" - Can honestly only be described as an "abortion"! Whoever was responsible for buying it obviously never bothered to check the inside as the rear was too low for either of them to stand up straight! This one seems to have a bit of head room for the guy serving at the time. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted February 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2017 A few cars - mainly from our local streets - 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 ^ Clearly the Volvo still has to work for a living! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) A Selection of some Aussie Fords at a recent Show. 1968 XT Falcon GT 302 1969/70 XW Falcon GT 351 1971 XY Falcon GT 351 1973 XA GT Falcon 351 Hardtop 1978 XC Cobra 351 I Will add some "Foreign" Fords Later Edited February 26, 2017 by The Blue Streak 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Things you see when you're walking down the street #2 I think that would be badged as a Humber Super Snipe or Imperial in the UK. Presumably in Oz they stuffed a huge engine in it. Ed Edited February 26, 2017 by edcayton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 A rather sad article in this week's "Autocar". All car production in Oz now finished. Apparently Holden went out in a blaze of glory. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 A rather sad article in this week's "Autocar". All car production in Oz now finished. Apparently Holden went out in a blaze of glory. Ed Yep, from the country that built The Holden Monaro, the Falcon GTHO Phase 3 (which for a very long time held the mantle of the worlds fastest 4 door production car) and not forgetting the Mighty Valiant Charger with it's all singing all dancing, giant killing, triple webber fed 265 cubic inch straight 6. It's all imports from here on out. It's a shame. Oh Yes We also invented the Ute (ford pickup). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 A rather sad article in this week's "Autocar". All car production in Oz now finished. Apparently Holden went out in a blaze of glory. Australian production proved too expensive in the end. I wonder what the last car off the production line was? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Australian production proved too expensive in the end. I wonder what the last car off the production line was? From what I've heard recently there will be a trickle of Commodores running out until the 20 October as there are currently still 1000 employees at the plant and they must be given 40 weeks notice. But things seem to change by the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Anyway to follow on from the Aussie Fords posted earlier. Some "Foreigners" from the same show. Shelby GT350 H (the H stood for Hertz who ordered a number of these cars to hire - really!) Boss Mustang DeTomaso Pantera (yes they had Ford V8's) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 P1010692.JPG Shelby GT350 H (the H stood for Hertz who ordered a number of these cars to hire - really!) They still do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2017 This just in from youtube, via Pistonheads - 1000kms at Brands, 1970... real men, real cars, real weather...! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0YCGF3ncEY&app=desktop I was there! My Prakticamat drowned, directly leading to my buying my first Nikon. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2017 Wasn't that David Piper's crash during filming, when he lost a leg? Still didn't stop him buying & racing his own 917!!Keith I'm not at home to check sources, but think the Piper accident was just that - a genuine and unplanned crash, on the way from Arnage to Maison Blanche. There is a substantial book 'A French Kiss With Death' which is all about the making of the film. As you say, he went on driving despite the artificial leg. Last saw him in his 917 in a gentlemen's race at LM this century, which he won. His green Lola T70 Mklllb was at the Le Mans Classic last year, but not driven by him, I think. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I'm not at home to check sources, but think the Piper accident was just that - a genuine and unplanned crash, on the way from Arnage to Maison Blanche. There is a substantial book 'A French Kiss With Death' which is all about the making of the film. As you say, he went on driving despite the artificial leg. Last saw him in his 917 in a gentlemen's race at LM this century, which he won. His green Lola T70 Mklllb was at the Le Mans Classic last year, but not driven by him, I think. Just for you Dudders -The Lola T70 at Spa https://youtu.be/n6TRQICD4tk 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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