Baubles Picture Parade. - Page 207

bauble · 23 Oct 2021, 06:34 (Ref:4079530)

Attachment 71414All over now;

E.B · 23 Oct 2021, 13:25 (Ref:4079561)

Well you certainly excelled today Baub..... particularly love the (I think) Alta with twin rear wheels in #5147. I always thought the twin rear wheel setup was more a hillclimb thing, but it seems not.
I also, like Max, prefer the A/B/C MG's. My late Father had a C in the fifties, and my love of Motor racing and cars my Mother believes was a result of my being strapped in my carry cot to the boot rack, car hood down, Mum kneeling on the passenger seat facing to the rear also hanging on the the carry cot and being taken to Castle Combe to race meeting at 2 or 3 months of age. Fortunately they were living near Bristol, so local to Combe, at the time.

GCCheddaris · 23 Oct 2021, 16:36 (Ref:4079584)

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Well you certainly excelled today Baub..... particularly love the (I think) Alta with twin rear wheels in #5147. I always thought the twin rear wheel setup was more a hillclimb thing, but it seems not.
I also, like Max, prefer the A/B/C MG's. My late Father had a C in the fifties, and my love of Motor racing and cars my Mother believes was a result of my being strapped in my carry cot to the boot rack, car hood down, Mum kneeling on the passenger seat facing to the rear also hanging on the the carry cot and being taken to Castle Combe to race meeting at 2 or 3 months of age. Fortunately they were living near Bristol, so local to Combe, at the time.

Although using twin rear wheels was very popular among hillclimb competitors, it was Whitney Straight who first tried a twin rear wheel set up on his Maserati 8C for use on the Brooklands 'Mountain' circuit in 1933 although it didn't immediately catch on for circuit racing.

In 1938 George Abecassis decided to experiment with a twin rear wheel set up on his Alta (the car in Bauble's picture I believe) for use on the sinuous Crystal Palace circuit and this time it caught on with competitors racing on the Crystal Palace and the Brooklands 'Mountain' circuits.

Oldtony · 24 Oct 2021, 04:12 (Ref:4079667)

Talking TA/B/C s and wheels it is interesting to look at the comparison between the original equipment 19" wheels and the more commonly used 16" or 18' round black things that became near standard wear here in Oz and most other places.
Had a TC in 1959 which suffered from being a pig in the wet, hard riding, and not suitable for courting. Invested in getting a set of 16"rims drilled and spoked to the hubs and fitted wuth 550x16 tyred.
Better looking, rode and handled much better but didn't improve the courting comfort.
Final disapointment was having to sell it to repay the loan fitting the wheels cost me.

bauble · 24 Oct 2021, 19:01 (Ref:4079771)

Some pictures;

bauble · 24 Oct 2021, 19:05 (Ref:4079774)

More pictures;

bauble · 24 Oct 2021, 19:10 (Ref:4079777)

And even more ..;

midgetman · 24 Oct 2021, 20:02 (Ref:4079788)

Harumph. SPD.jpg. I used to race against his dad. Makes me so old.

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S griffin · 25 Oct 2021, 03:17 (Ref:4079843)

Must bring back memories. What was he Dad like to race against? I want to hear all

E.B · 25 Oct 2021, 03:51 (Ref:4079845)

Love the #52 Delage with the low headlights, I guess because it is different.
Next batch is a spritely lot.

S griffin · 25 Oct 2021, 04:50 (Ref:4079849)

Yes, I am intrigued by the Delage, certainly a pioneer of it's day. Can't wait to see what variety of cars you guys have in store today

midgetman · 25 Oct 2021, 08:13 (Ref:4079868)

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Next batch is a spritely lot.

I'm intrigued by the roll bar on the #4 which looks about as much use as a chocolate fireguard. One series I raced in mandated screens and hardtop if using a full cage, but having hung upside down in an MG Midget I can testify to their quality and wouldn't contemplate doing otherwise.

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rbs · 25 Oct 2021, 09:49 (Ref:4079892)

The Delage D15S8 was a great car and one of my favourites, winning all the major GP's in 1927 ensured its place in history. I look forward to hearing the Brooklands car running again, the 1500cc superchared straight 8 is a delight.

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delta · 26 Oct 2021, 08:12 (Ref:4080093)

Many thanks for the March photos Bob.

bauble · 26 Oct 2021, 09:54 (Ref:4080110)

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Many thanks for the March photos Bob.

Now we await Viv's .. What about April photos?

bauble · 26 Oct 2021, 09:54 (Ref:4080111)

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Many thanks for the March photos Bob.

Keep your eye on the post, Iain,

VIVA GT · 26 Oct 2021, 10:03 (Ref:4080113)

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Now we await Viv's .. What about April photos?

You didn't give me enough time!

bauble · 26 Oct 2021, 10:09 (Ref:4080115)

A few old cars;

bauble · 26 Oct 2021, 10:14 (Ref:4080116)

A few old cars;

bauble · 26 Oct 2021, 10:25 (Ref:4080119)

Some old cars;

E.B · 26 Oct 2021, 13:56 (Ref:4080161)

What a gorgeous selection you have bestowed on us today Bob.... particularly love the Napier-Bentley. Stunning bit of kit.

bauble · 26 Oct 2021, 22:38 (Ref:4080219)

Enjoy 1;

bauble · 26 Oct 2021, 22:40 (Ref:4080220)

Enjoy 2

bauble · 26 Oct 2021, 22:45 (Ref:4080222)

enjoy

S griffin · 26 Oct 2021, 23:17 (Ref:4080223)

Thanks again for the great pictures Baub. This just adds to a great night I am having

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