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[David Bailey]

I need your help!!

It's father Ken's 70th birthday in July this year and, in keeping with this special landmark, I am trying to organise a rather special day for Ken.

I have spoken with Chris Sharples (who still owns the last Atlantic car that Ken drove) to see if I can arrange to have Ken reunited with the Chevron and to allow him to complete a few "demo" laps. Chris was delighted that I'd made contact and is very enthusiastic about the whole idea. The date and venue have yet to be confirmed but it's anticipated that it will be later in the year as Ken is still recovering from a major operation he had in Febuary.

One of Chris's ideas is to try and coincide the above with organising a gathering of as many of the drivers that Ken raced against at the same time. No mean feat I'm sure you'll agree!

This is where I need your help: if anyone knows of the whereabouts or how to get in touch with these guys, could you please get in touch with me?

Below is as many of the names as I can remember, I know this won't be exhaustive, as I was only 10 years old at the time!

John Nicholson
Colin Vandervell
Norman Dickson
Steve Choularton
Ted Wentz
Tony Trimmer
Stan Matthews
Richard Scott

thanks for help guys!!

[Tim Murray]

Ted Wentz is an occasional poster here, so may respond to a Personal Message (PM):

http://forums.autosp...?showuser=23162

Marcus Mussa, who posts here as zoff2005, is in regular contact with Colin Vandervell:

http://forums.autosp...?showuser=16889

Tony Trimmer is on Facebook.

Stephen Choularton posted here recently - his post includes an email address:

Hi

Don't suppose you are still looking but you would have to look in Sydney, Australia. Came down here in 1993. You can get me on stephen@organicfoodmarkets.com.au if I can be of any help.

Stephen Choularton

Edited by Tim Murray, 28 April 2011 - 12:49.

[David McKinney]

sales@dicksonsofperth.co.uk should find Norman of that ilk

[Jagracer]

Hi, Sounds like a great idea, would it be OK if the Mechanic's came along as well ? as I was Team Manager & Chief Mechanic for the Dicksons of Perth team I remember Ken well & I'm sure he will have some memories of the fun we had in our transporter in the evenings

Where were you thinking of holding it ?
Thanks Phil Bradford

[Alan Cox]

Sounds like a fine idea, David. Good luck with the search. I'm sure that various contacts will come forward via TNF once thay have seen your post.
David Winstanley is an occasional poster on here, too.

Edited by Alan Cox, 28 April 2011 - 13:20.

[David McKinney]

And you'll find loads more names (if not contact details) here:
http://www.oldracing...om/atlantic/uk/

Edited by David McKinney, 28 April 2011 - 13:29.

[Cirrus]

Jonny Dimsdale, who raced Atlantic against your dad still races with us in Historic FF2000 - PM me for contact details. Reg James used to race an Atlantic Brabham in period - he now runs the HSCC Classic F3 Championship. Chris Sharples should be able to put you in touch.

[Chris Townsend]

Jonny Dimsdale, who raced Atlantic against your dad still races with us in Historic FF2000 - PM me for contact details. Reg James used to race an Atlantic Brabham in period - he now runs the HSCC Classic F3 Championship. Chris Sharples should be able to put you in touch.

David
I've been in touch with Reg recently, I'll email his details to you
Sorry, your last email to me slipped off page 1 of the inbox, which is always a bit fatal!

Chris

[David Bailey]

Hi, Sounds like a great idea, would it be OK if the Mechanic's came along as well ? as I was Team Manager & Chief Mechanic for the Dicksons of Perth team I remember Ken well & I'm sure he will have some memories of the fun we had in our transporter in the evenings

Where were you thinking of holding it ?
Thanks Phil Bradford

Hi Phil

You'd be most welcome to attend: will keep you posted on when & where as soon as I build up a decent number of Attendees. Incidently, Jeff (Ken's mechanic) will be coming: I'm sure you remember him? Also, spoke to dad tonight & mentioned your reply: he asked me to mention to you if you remember the night in the transporter with "the green potatoes"?!! I guess that'll mean more to you than it does to me!

[Jagracer]

Hi Phil

You'd be most welcome to attend: will keep you posted on when & where as soon as I build up a decent number of Attendees. Incidently, Jeff (Ken's mechanic) will be coming: I'm sure you remember him? Also, spoke to dad tonight & mentioned your reply: he asked me to mention to you if you remember the night in the transporter with "the green potatoes"?!! I guess that'll mean more to you than it does to me!

Yep the "green potatoes" were always a favourite & if I remember rightly Ken used to bring his own tins for me to cook, bloody good fun

Phil