As Seasons Greetings I am posting this GP-car during wintry circumstances....
It is from the 1932 Swedish Winter GP.
Thanks everyone for creating an interesting forum!
Happy Holidays!
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Rainer Nyberg
, Dec 21 2000 18:41
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Rainer Nyberg
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Posted 21 December 2000 - 18:41
Hi everyone!
As Seasons Greetings I am posting this GP-car during wintry circumstances....
It is from the 1932 Swedish Winter GP.
Thanks everyone for creating an interesting forum!
As Seasons Greetings I am posting this GP-car during wintry circumstances....
It is from the 1932 Swedish Winter GP.
Thanks everyone for creating an interesting forum!
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Posted 21 December 2000 - 19:38
Thank you Rainer and Christmas salutations from a sunny, but cold (-20 deg C) Edmonton.
BTW, what is the covering below the driver's seat? Some sort of protection, insulation for the split drive unit?
BTW, what is the covering below the driver's seat? Some sort of protection, insulation for the split drive unit?
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Posted 21 December 2000 - 21:47
Thanks Rainer,
Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas to everyone from tropical Hawaii.
I hope the driver in the Alfa Monza did not forget his mittens.;)
Aloha,
Hans
Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas to everyone from tropical Hawaii.
I hope the driver in the Alfa Monza did not forget his mittens.;)
Aloha,
Hans
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Posted 21 December 2000 - 21:52
Happy Xmas and a new year plenty of racing activities for all,
Carles Bosch.
Carles Bosch.
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Barry Boor
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Posted 21 December 2000 - 22:16
May I chip in with my Seasonal Greetings and Best Wishes to all Forumites?
I hope everyone's 2001 will be Healthy and Prosperous.
I hope everyone's 2001 will be Healthy and Prosperous.
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Posted 21 December 2000 - 22:21
Seasonal greetings to you all.
I'm really happy to have found such a pleasant and knowledgable group of people. Expect many questions from me in the New Year.
Best wishes for the holidays.
Allen
I'm really happy to have found such a pleasant and knowledgable group of people. Expect many questions from me in the New Year.
Best wishes for the holidays.
Allen
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Posted 21 December 2000 - 22:37
Aah, does that mean you will grow up into a senior after all, Allen?;)
I chime in with my seasonal greetings and the hope that this forum will not die down during the last days of this year!
Thank you all for the wonderful hours I was privileged to spent here!!!
I chime in with my seasonal greetings and the hope that this forum will not die down during the last days of this year!
Thank you all for the wonderful hours I was privileged to spent here!!!
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Posted 22 December 2000 - 02:50
All this talk of cold and snow at Christmas time?
It never snows at Christmas, not even in the mountains.
Everyone knows that Christmas is a time for cool garden salads and iced drinks on the balcony, outdoor barbecues, and frolicking in the backyard swimming pool.
Merry Christmas to all from - as the lady from the Spanish motoring book shop put it - "Down-and-Under" (but definitely not down and out).
I look forward to reading all that is interesting in motor racing history on The Nostalgia Forum in 2001.
Excuse me while I go and adjust the air-conditioner; if it gets any warmer in here I'll have to spend the afternoon in the pool...
It never snows at Christmas, not even in the mountains.
Everyone knows that Christmas is a time for cool garden salads and iced drinks on the balcony, outdoor barbecues, and frolicking in the backyard swimming pool.
Merry Christmas to all from - as the lady from the Spanish motoring book shop put it - "Down-and-Under" (but definitely not down and out).
I look forward to reading all that is interesting in motor racing history on The Nostalgia Forum in 2001.
Excuse me while I go and adjust the air-conditioner; if it gets any warmer in here I'll have to spend the afternoon in the pool...
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Posted 22 December 2000 - 11:50
Don't you just hate these people who have it warm at Christmas while we are freezing out b***s off!!
Seasons Greetings to all Forum members, and thanks to all of those who helped me increased my knowledge in 2000.
Rob (from a cold and chilly England)
Seasons Greetings to all Forum members, and thanks to all of those who helped me increased my knowledge in 2000.
Rob (from a cold and chilly England)
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Posted 22 December 2000 - 19:18
Hear, hear, Rob.
Having just emerged from 56, (YES FIXTY-SIX) consecutive days when it rained, I get the right hump when I listen to these Antipodeans going on about warmth at Christmas.
It's jealousy, of course, pure, unalduterated jealousy.
Having just emerged from 56, (YES FIXTY-SIX) consecutive days when it rained, I get the right hump when I listen to these Antipodeans going on about warmth at Christmas.
It's jealousy, of course, pure, unalduterated jealousy.
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Posted 22 December 2000 - 20:41
Season greetings to all the writers and readers of Atlas F1. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
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Rainer Nyberg
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Posted 22 December 2000 - 21:59
Pretty british weather here in Sweden too, Rob and Barry...
Stockholm had 8 hours of sunshine in November, and we have not seen much more in December either...
I guess our friends on Hawaii and in Australia has been more fortunate...hahaha.....
Rainer
Stockholm had 8 hours of sunshine in November, and we have not seen much more in December either...
I guess our friends on Hawaii and in Australia has been more fortunate...hahaha.....
Rainer
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Posted 23 December 2000 - 00:19
Here's my "Zalig kerstfeest en gelukkig nieuwjaar" from the Netherlands, where a white Christmas is very much on the cards.
And I'm sure Felix, Leif and Rainer will grant me the pleasure to hand our combined best wishes to all at TNF on behalf of all at 8W!
Cheers,
Mattijs
And I'm sure Felix, Leif and Rainer will grant me the pleasure to hand our combined best wishes to all at TNF on behalf of all at 8W!
Cheers,
Mattijs
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Posted 23 December 2000 - 00:48
From Portugal: Merry Christmas to all the members.
Thanks for the most interesting forum!
Tomorrow I should take one or two hours on the beach
taking a beer and thinking on you all!
BTW, has ever anyone think about what could be a picture
with every member in there, just like a family picture?! Should be fantastic...
Jorge Felix
[p][Edited by Jorge Felix on 12-23-2000]
Thanks for the most interesting forum!
Tomorrow I should take one or two hours on the beach
taking a beer and thinking on you all!
BTW, has ever anyone think about what could be a picture
with every member in there, just like a family picture?! Should be fantastic...
Jorge Felix
[p][Edited by Jorge Felix on 12-23-2000]
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Posted 23 December 2000 - 01:17
The truth is, I have always dreamed of experienceing a traditional "White Christmas" - just like those I always see in the movies.
One of these years...
Rainer's mention of Sweden brought back some memories.
I have been to Gothenberg (the home of Volvo) when the harbour was frozen around the ships. When we were flying there, the aircraft captain suggested we look down to see people walking across the ocean between Denmark and Sweden. This was 1980s and apparently it happens only rarely.
All the Volvos and Saabs parked in the streets had electric power lines running from the house to the engine heaters to keep them from freezing.
Usually, we went to Sweden in the summer time.
Even then, I remember one occasion when two ladies had offered to take me on a guided tour around Gothenberg. That morning they phoned and said, "Sorry, we have to postpone." I asked why and they said, "Because the sun is shining".
They then explained that when the sun shone on a day they were not working, they had to go to the beach to sunbake. They didn't get too many opportunities for that, apparently.
I love Sweden, still have many friends there, and hope to go back again some time.
One of these years...
Rainer's mention of Sweden brought back some memories.
I have been to Gothenberg (the home of Volvo) when the harbour was frozen around the ships. When we were flying there, the aircraft captain suggested we look down to see people walking across the ocean between Denmark and Sweden. This was 1980s and apparently it happens only rarely.
All the Volvos and Saabs parked in the streets had electric power lines running from the house to the engine heaters to keep them from freezing.
Usually, we went to Sweden in the summer time.
Even then, I remember one occasion when two ladies had offered to take me on a guided tour around Gothenberg. That morning they phoned and said, "Sorry, we have to postpone." I asked why and they said, "Because the sun is shining".
They then explained that when the sun shone on a day they were not working, they had to go to the beach to sunbake. They didn't get too many opportunities for that, apparently.
I love Sweden, still have many friends there, and hope to go back again some time.
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Posted 23 December 2000 - 17:25
Merry Christmas (feliz navidad, in spanish) to everybody in this wonderful forum.
Mexican weather is awkwardly cold this winter... not Londo-like though
Best of things to everyone for the next year
cjpani
Mexican weather is awkwardly cold this winter... not Londo-like though
Best of things to everyone for the next year
cjpani
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Posted 23 December 2000 - 21:29
That's correct Mattijs. God Jul/Hyvää Joulua/Merry Christmas to you all from me too.Originally posted by Racer.Demon
And I'm sure Felix, Leif and Rainer will grant me the pleasure to hand our combined best wishes to all at TNF on behalf of all at 8W!
Cheers,
Leif
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Posted 24 December 2000 - 04:12
Merry Christmas one and all, and to all, have a good time.
PS: I live in North Queensland and it's currently 30 degrees and not a cloud in sight.
PS: I live in North Queensland and it's currently 30 degrees and not a cloud in sight.
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Posted 24 December 2000 - 04:18
I would just like to add my Christmas greetings to all on the Forum.
Here in Auckland, New Zealand, it's raining; but at least it's warm.
Milan
Here in Auckland, New Zealand, it's raining; but at least it's warm.
Milan
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Posted 24 December 2000 - 05:44
A Weinachts Gruss to all. I sit here in the "lovely Central Valley of California," I am glad to have had the chance to meet some real interesting people.
Gil Bouffard
Gil Bouffard
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Posted 24 December 2000 - 09:16
It's raining in Cheshire, but there's nothing new in that. I'm off to Scotland.
Best wishes and many thanks to one and all.
Best wishes and many thanks to one and all.
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Posted 24 December 2000 - 12:53
Fröhlische Weihnachten from a cold but lovely (the weather, that is!) Germany!
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Posted 12 December 2003 - 18:28
Dashing Through The Snow
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Perhaps we could use this thread for exchanging great images of cars and snow... Anyone have anything more nostalgic to share?
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Posted 13 December 2003 - 23:41
Richard, Happy Holidays to you as well, my friend!
Growing up in New England 50+ years ago meant that most of my auto-und-schnee memories aren't particularly pleasant. In those days before snow tires, remembrances of putting on/taking off/ putting on tire chains are the stuff of nightmares. And living on a farm meant shoveling/plowing lots of snow before much motoring got underway. I can still remember helping my dad light small fires under our Farmall tractor to get it warm enough to crank on those 10-below mornings!
Perhaps I should've titled this "Why I Live In Georgia"!
But I appreciate your photo and the sentiments it engenders.
Growing up in New England 50+ years ago meant that most of my auto-und-schnee memories aren't particularly pleasant. In those days before snow tires, remembrances of putting on/taking off/ putting on tire chains are the stuff of nightmares. And living on a farm meant shoveling/plowing lots of snow before much motoring got underway. I can still remember helping my dad light small fires under our Farmall tractor to get it warm enough to crank on those 10-below mornings!
Perhaps I should've titled this "Why I Live In Georgia"!
But I appreciate your photo and the sentiments it engenders.
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Posted 14 December 2003 - 14:41
Happy Holidays from the less-than-frozen south of England! (& yes, I will be partaking of an open air swim, as per usual, on Christmas morning!)
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Posted 14 December 2003 - 18:25
To quote a well-known Irish radio presenter....(& yes, I will be partaking of an open air swim, as per usual, on Christmas morning!)
"They are not all locked away yet, are they?"
On a very Christmassy note, here is a beautiful image, taken by Tyrrell P.34 at the Ring (after Hatzenbach going to the Flugplatz and Quiddelbacher Höhe) at the Nurburgring just a week or so ago..
Stunning, isn't it?
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Posted 14 December 2003 - 18:53
It was taken from y friend of mine.
By the way... I am still looking for winter photo (with snow) from the Ring
By the way... I am still looking for winter photo (with snow) from the Ring
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Posted 14 December 2003 - 19:18
Why does my right foot uncontrollably push down when I look at that image? 
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Posted 24 November 2004 - 20:56
1979 Watkins Glen
To my North American friends... Have a Splendid Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Posted 24 November 2004 - 21:22
As a uniquely American holiday, I extend a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday to all of my fellow American TNF friends.
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Posted 05 December 2004 - 21:25
Wishing you all, the very best this Holiday Season...
... see you next year
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Posted 06 December 2004 - 07:48
Seeing this post is back .I guess it time to wish you all a Happy Christmas .and all the best for the comming year 2005. Being a TNFer has sure open my eyes to how other
see our Favourite subject Motor Sport from their side of the World.
A photo to help when our Northern Hemisphere TNF'ers are feeling to COLD
http://www.ploty.com...ch/IMG_7310.JPG
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Posted 06 December 2004 - 08:00
Richard, thanks for the snowy Saab pic of "the original Stig"...
Just for the record, the pic is mislabeled...it is of course a Saab 96 ...
Just for the record, the pic is mislabeled...it is of course a Saab 96 ...
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Posted 06 December 2004 - 18:01
Fellow TNF'rs
A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you. It's been a very valuable experience getting acquainted with the sport of car racing around the world with the help of fellow fans.
Here on the West Coast of Canada, Vancouver, we don't usually get any snow, but as I look out the window I see a few flakes gently falling. Maybe we'll hit the jackpot and have a snowy Christmas.
Cheers,
Mike
A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you. It's been a very valuable experience getting acquainted with the sport of car racing around the world with the help of fellow fans.
Here on the West Coast of Canada, Vancouver, we don't usually get any snow, but as I look out the window I see a few flakes gently falling. Maybe we'll hit the jackpot and have a snowy Christmas.
Cheers,
Mike
