This morning I ran across these photos of the Honda Collection Hall at Motegi.
Rather than post them here, I have provided the link so the interested may take a look. Some wonderful vintage machinery.
http://www.motorspor...Collection_Hall
Photos from Honda Collection Hall
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Dennis Hockenbury
, Apr 17 2003 13:51
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dmj
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Posted 17 April 2003 - 20:16
Nice pics. I had opportunity to see most of gems from their F1 colection at Geneva a few years ago... along with (on other stands) a De Tomaso F1, a Bugatti Royale and, of course, Geneva car museum that was closed for a forthcoming auction but I managed to squeeze inside and take a look... Ah, sweet memories... (No pics taken, sorry, except one with me posing beside Royale)
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Posted 02 October 2005 - 03:15
I am reviving this to add a few pictures that I took yesterday. I make no claims and no excuses about my photography.
1924 Curtiss Special and 1926 Bugatti 35C
Brabham BT16 and Cooper T53
Honda RA271
Honda RA272
Honda RA273
Honda RA301
Honda RA302
I have a mystery. Circulating with some F Fords was this car. I have no idea what it is, but the driver was wearing a replica of Graham Hill's helmet and it had Embassy Hill signage. Anyone know the story?
I have some more detailed shots if anyone's interested. I didn't neglect the bikes or modern era F1. It really is a fabulous display, and I found it quite an emotional experience.
1924 Curtiss Special and 1926 Bugatti 35C
Brabham BT16 and Cooper T53
Honda RA271
Honda RA272
Honda RA273
Honda RA301
Honda RA302
I have a mystery. Circulating with some F Fords was this car. I have no idea what it is, but the driver was wearing a replica of Graham Hill's helmet and it had Embassy Hill signage. Anyone know the story?
I have some more detailed shots if anyone's interested. I didn't neglect the bikes or modern era F1. It really is a fabulous display, and I found it quite an emotional experience.
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Rob Ryder
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Posted 02 October 2005 - 05:10
Your mystery pic has the look of an F3000 to me, maybe a Reynard 92D done up in Embassy Hill livery?
Rob
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soubriquet
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Posted 02 October 2005 - 05:23
Originally posted by Rob Ryder
Your mystery pic has the look of an F3000 to me, maybe a Reynard 92D done up in Embassy Hill livery?
Rob
That's my guess too, or Formula Nippon. I really don't know these furmulae at all. It seems that G. Hill esq. has at least one dedicated fan in Japan.
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Posted 02 October 2005 - 20:23
Could be the F3000 Dome raced by D Hill circa 1990? Dunno why it would be in done up Embassy livery though.
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Rob Ryder
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Posted 02 October 2005 - 20:46
Soubriquet, I forgot to thank you for sharing the photos 
Do you have any closer and more detailed photos of the Hill look-a-like?
Rob
Do you have any closer and more detailed photos of the Hill look-a-like?
Rob
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Posted 02 October 2005 - 20:56
Odd picture, the Embassy-clad "F3000" car. I wonder why the Embassy Hill logos???
Bit surprised that the Honda RA302 is on show too...
Bit surprised that the Honda RA302 is on show too...
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Posted 03 October 2005 - 00:39
Thanks Rob, but sorry. My pocket digicam only goes to 100mm equivalent, and this is the better of the two shots.
MCS I understand about the RA302, but it is a significant car. They also had Hailwood's championship winning 1965 500cc MV and a bunch of Yamahas and Suzukis on display. An acknowledgement that the path to "success" is paved by "failure" perhaps?
MCS I understand about the RA302, but it is a significant car. They also had Hailwood's championship winning 1965 500cc MV and a bunch of Yamahas and Suzukis on display. An acknowledgement that the path to "success" is paved by "failure" perhaps?
