Custaxie
#1
Posted 25 March 2008 - 02:02
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#2
Posted 25 March 2008 - 03:45
And the driver was..............................................
......that section of my hard drive has been corrupted!!
It wasn't Paul Fahey, Rod Coppins, Robbie Francevic?
#3
Posted 25 March 2008 - 04:42
Painting image here:http://www.trademe.c...n-144707053.htm
#4
Posted 25 March 2008 - 06:24
It was built up by Tony Kriletich and Robbie Francevic around a 1955 Customline shell with a 7-litre 410bhp Galaxie engine and E-type Jaguar brakes and bodywork modified as in the link. After a couple of races sorting it out, Francevic could not be beaten in 1967 saloon racing.
I'm sure I've read recently whether it's back in existence, but can't remember. Perhaps an NZ-based member might...
#5
Posted 25 March 2008 - 19:16
As I recall, it was used on the road for a while.
I've also heard rumours of a recreation involving Robbie but others may know more.
#6
Posted 25 March 2008 - 21:31
Originally posted by David McKinney
Who could ever forget the Custaxie?
It was built up by Tony Kriletich and Robbie Francevic around a 1955 Customline shell with a 7-litre 410bhp Galaxie engine and E-type Jaguar brakes and bodywork modified
#7
Posted 26 March 2008 - 03:39
See post # 4 in this thread for picture
http://www.jalopyjou...ad.php?t=163607
So why did Robbie start with a '56 Customline for a 1967 all comers car?
#8
Posted 26 March 2008 - 04:46
Our friend Milan was not only close to the action but, as I recall, built a scale model.
The car was a one-season wonder because the Allcomers were banned after the 1966/67 season
#9
Posted 26 March 2008 - 10:35
Originally posted by Ruairidh
Very cool!!!
See post # 4 in this thread for picture
http://www.jalopyjou...ad.php?t=163607
So why did Robbie start with a '56 Customline for a 1967 all comers car?
Has the same appearance as this Dale Earnhardt creation that was constructed shortly before his death for a new racing series. Made about 3/4 normal size.
Henry
#10
Posted 11 November 2009 - 10:23
Michael Clark your rumour was for real
#11
Posted 24 April 2010 - 02:13
Looks pretty close to the original, colour scheme however is not correct, stripes are the wrong size, and the stripe on the right hand side should be blue, not red. The car eventually went very quickly, and certainly bought back memories of 1967. One local publication ran an article that stated in contained parts of the original car, can anybody confirm if that is correct?
#12
Posted 24 April 2010 - 11:56
#13
Posted 24 April 2010 - 12:00
#14
Posted 10 July 2014 - 00:34
The replica Custaxie made its debut at the McLaren Festival in January.
Looks pretty close to the original, colour scheme however is not correct, stripes are the wrong size, and the stripe on the right hand side should be blue, not red. The car eventually went very quickly, and certainly bought back memories of 1967. One local publication ran an article that stated in contained parts of the original car, can anybody confirm if that is correct?
There are no parts from the old car on this car.
#15
Posted 10 July 2014 - 10:51
What has happened to the creator of this thread, Peter Leversedge? He was a regular for quite a while but seems to have gone missing.
#16
Posted 10 July 2014 - 23:50
#17
Posted 13 July 2014 - 08:05
Peter may have lost interest, been a victim of the forum's mechanical changes or (sadly) may have fallen off his perch?...last posting seems to be in 2013 (if you can believe the search results)
While I dislike the current format after most of the bugs were fixed it is still much the same.
One hopes Peter is still around.