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23 Jun 2020, 11:55 (Ref:3983371)
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Not Ivor Bueb…
While you're looking for, just another: Cherished child of Buenos Aires, I was famous for my aerobatics performances before starting to race at 22. It is said that the great Juan Manuel F himself took me as a driver model. Loved so much the single seaters that my daily had the steering wheel in the middle of the cabin (like a Mac Laren). |
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23 Jun 2020, 12:51 (Ref:3983388)
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Are we looking for Raymond Sommer?
And may be Oscar Galvez? |
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23 Jun 2020, 13:23 (Ref:3983394)
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Yes sir, Raymond Sommer aka Le sanglier des Ardennes. His last drive was in a Cooper-Jap. Well done! Making some search will tell you had a strong hostory between Ferrai and Alfa Romeo. Congratulations.
The second name is not Oscar Galvez, El Aguilucho, sorry. But his life is very much related to Buenos Aires. And OK, a certain relashionship with Ford road cars… Last edited by Gerard C; 23 Jun 2020 at 13:28. |
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23 Jun 2020, 13:26 (Ref:3983395)
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May be the most respected driver by Fangio.
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23 Jun 2020, 14:11 (Ref:3983407)
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can not think of another Argentine driver who Fangio would have looked up to, but he was fond of Marimon, 22 on his debut. Gonzo does not fit your criteria, but Onofre was a Buenos Aires lad.
Maybe Juan Bordeu, he was a protege of El Chueco! |
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23 Jun 2020, 14:24 (Ref:3983411)
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I ow you apologies because its not born in Buenos Aires its born in Paris and dead in Buenos Aires so sorry again.
The name you're looking for is Jean Pierre Wimille. Other clues are: center steering wheel and Ford, he designed his own car, only three were made, Ford V8 powered. Strange enough Wimille, Sommer, Rigoulot, Gordini, Balsa and Grignard for instance all those names I heard a lot by Mum. I met Grignard a lot of times and Balsa helped me a lot to start with Porsches. May be you can find a connection between JP Wimille and SOE. |
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23 Jun 2020, 14:28 (Ref:3983414)
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Let's not forget what we are here for;
Blancpain on a rathe dull day. |
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23 Jun 2020, 14:31 (Ref:3983415)
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And not a big crowd either;
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23 Jun 2020, 14:31 (Ref:3983416)
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A special one for EB when he wakes up, anyone invited of course.
Scottish, things in common with Raymond Sommer and EB… |
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23 Jun 2020, 14:59 (Ref:3983419)
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GerryMo, you forgot to mention that Jean-Pierre Wimille's first car was a Morgan three wheeler!
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23 Jun 2020, 15:51 (Ref:3983429)
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The real thing or a pedal car? I died driving a Simca Gordini probably the same type my Dad owned.
Mais tu ne vas pas t'en sortir comme ça, coyote! So he's a Scot' and has something in common with Raymond Sommer and… U! A brand you like and a country you love… |
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23 Jun 2020, 18:52 (Ref:3983451)
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What about Ron Flockhart, EB…
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23 Jun 2020, 21:34 (Ref:3983464)
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Thruxton Golden Anniversary
Some more fifties Sports Racing cars from Thruxton.
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23 Jun 2020, 21:49 (Ref:3983465)
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Castle Combe Fiscar etc
Just for a change some fifties Sports racers from Castle Combe.
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23 Jun 2020, 22:11 (Ref:3983468)
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Castle Combe Fiscar etc
And so to bed with another selection of fifties Sportscars from the last few years at Castle Combe.
Last edited by GCCheddaris; 23 Jun 2020 at 22:21. Reason: Wrong picture posted |
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24 Jun 2020, 02:06 (Ref:3983482)
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I will have to look up Flockhart later on....busy day out today. |
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24 Jun 2020, 06:54 (Ref:3983492)
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Question for GCC;
In Post 3063, pic 3. What is the significance of the kangaroo on the side of the car? |
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24 Jun 2020, 06:57 (Ref:3983493)
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Pictures please;
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24 Jun 2020, 07:18 (Ref:3983498)
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Off the top of my head, Steve Boultbee Brooks lovely Aston Martin DB3S was run by an Australian team in period (Kangaroo Racing ?) so possibly the HWM was as well ? When I get home tonight I will have to do some revision !
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24 Jun 2020, 07:33 (Ref:3983501)
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24 Jun 2020, 07:36 (Ref:3983502)
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Quick piece of googling reveals that the HWM Jaguar was the second chassis built and purchased by Tony Gaze, the Australian World War Two fighter pilot who also persuaded Lord March to turn Westhampnett airfield into Goodwood circuit.
He purchased the HWM in 1954 before going on to found the Kangaroo Stable in 1955 which used three Aston Martin DB3S' driven by Gaze and five other Australian drivers. So the HWM pre dates the Kangaroo Stable but presumably the Kangaroo relates to Tony Gaze's ownership |
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24 Jun 2020, 08:35 (Ref:3983511)
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RB I was just about to post some Maserati myself, but called away to hoover the hall and stairs, so you beat me to it; (such is fate)
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24 Jun 2020, 08:39 (Ref:3983515)
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Never mind you cannot have too many Maseratis;
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24 Jun 2020, 08:43 (Ref:3983517)
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Unless, of course, you don't like Maseratis;
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24 Jun 2020, 08:56 (Ref:3983520)
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Historic racers do try hard;
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