Old nail, big bertha and baby bertha pics wanted

M.Lowe · 26 Mar 2009, 19:12 (Ref:2425473)

Prefrably in colour please as I am making this which I know isn't based on anything but I wanted to make it the same livery if possible

thanks

**John Turner** · 26 Mar 2009, 19:43 (Ref:2425490)

Baby Bertha pictured in colour here:-

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112873

at Post #13

However, I'm sure Gregor can help out more, when he next pops in.

M.Lowe · 26 Mar 2009, 21:15 (Ref:2425552)

Thanks for that John

Farbrooke · 27 Mar 2009, 12:06 (Ref:2426065)

if you look at http://www.racingpincus.com/2003/rmu...uclassic51.jpg

this is the Blydenstein HC Viva sister car to Old Nail and more in keeping with the shell you are using for the model.

Malcolm

glyn parham · 28 Mar 2009, 14:28 (Ref:2427117)

Mark.

What are you using as the base model for you kit, a Vanguard perhaps?

I only ask as I would like to build a model of the 1970 Shaw & Kilburn Group 2 Viva that Gerry raced.

Glyn

M.Lowe · 28 Mar 2009, 15:44 (Ref:2427182)

Vanguards yes Glynn

If you are building one and want any race model extras then let me know

M.Lowe · 28 Mar 2009, 15:46 (Ref:2427184)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farbrooke

if you look at http://www.racingpincus.com/2003/rmu...uclassic51.jpg

this is the Blydenstein HC Viva sister car to Old Nail and more in keeping with the shell you are using for the model.

Malcolm

Thanks for that
pic now saved and that could be the next project

Does anyone have anymore pics of this or info whos car it is please

VIVA GT · 29 Mar 2009, 09:33 (Ref:2427877)

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Lowe

Thanks for that
pic now saved and that could be the next project

Does anyone have anymore pics of this or info whos car it is please

I was going to, ask the same question. I don't remember that and always looked out for racing Vauxhalls (for some reason).

M.Lowe · 29 Mar 2009, 10:48 (Ref:2427965)

How old is that pic
Would be good to see more of the car

Farbrooke · 30 Mar 2009, 14:43 (Ref:2429041)

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Lowe

How old is that pic
Would be good to see more of the car

Picture is from Spa in 2003 - car is at www.beaulieu.ie in the museum - owned and driven by Gabriel Konig

Originally built in 1973 for Irish Champion Des Donnelly by Bill Blydenstein- bought by Philip DeFreitas (Gabriel's then husband) in 1974 - shipped to Guyana South America where they raced it until late 80's when returned to Ireland - last used Phoenix Park 2007 - still in full running order with original Lotus 904 engine etc - the only one of these original four cars built in an HC shell

VIVA GT · 30 Mar 2009, 15:12 (Ref:2429066)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farbrooke

Picture is from Spa in 2003 - car is at www.beaulieu.ie in the museum - owned and driven by Gabriel Konig

Originally built in 1973 for Irish Champion Des Donnelly by Bill Blydenstein- bought by Philip DeFreitas (Gabriel's then husband) in 1974 - shipped to Guyana South America where they raced it until late 80's when returned to Ireland - last used Phoenix Park 2007 - still in full running order with original Lotus 904 engine etc - the only one of these original four cars built in an HC shell

grp2viva · 30 Mar 2009, 19:29 (Ref:2429239)

You'll like my old road car then

Darren

Quote:

Originally Posted by glyn parham

Mark.

What are you using as the base model for you kit, a Vanguard perhaps?

I only ask as I would like to build a model of the 1970 Shaw & Kilburn Group 2 Viva that Gerry raced.

Glyn

VIVA GT · 30 Mar 2009, 19:50 (Ref:2429255)

Quote:

Originally Posted by grp2viva

You'll like my old road car then

Darren

A (Series two) Viva GT there if I'm not mistaken!
Respect...

M.Lowe · 30 Mar 2009, 22:49 (Ref:2429391)

The first coat of Gloss white was applied this evening to get a base for when it gets done Silver.
I had some Silver spray but when I tried it on a test piece it wasn't right, so I will buy a brand new aerosol tin tomorrow if I can a vauxhall silver colour

At the moment the ride height looks high, bit the base isn't screwed in yet

I have fitted the front lights and grille just to see how the front looks now the spoiler is all blended in. It will be lifted out again when the Silver goes on.

M.Lowe · 30 Mar 2009, 23:06 (Ref:2429406)

Quote:

Originally Posted by grp2viva

You'll like my old road car then

Darren

That looks mint

M.Lowe · 19 Apr 2009, 19:03 (Ref:2444907)

Still got to decide on design of rollcage and then fit the seats and find some decent decals for it

GBRM · 30 May 2009, 13:14 (Ref:2472160)

Just found this thread - here I am John T!!
M.Lowe - I have hundreds of pics of any/all Vauxhalls my late Dad drove, just let me know what you're after.

PDS · 6 Jun 2009, 21:28 (Ref:2476676)

There a couple of pictures here when Gerry Marshall last drove Baby Bertha.

http://www.stillphotography.co.uk/ga...aloon/album45/

rogerwills · 7 Jun 2009, 17:17 (Ref:2477092)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDS

There a couple of pictures here when Gerry Marshall last drove Baby Bertha.

http://www.stillphotography.co.uk/ga...aloon/album45/

Peter, some great shots from Brands a couple of weeks back. How about posting some in "Historic Racing Today" from that meeting?

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