Jose Froiland Gonzalez
#1
Posted 11 July 2011 - 21:47
Some funny stories about him?
Some quotes about him?
Some quotes by him?
Some tries to explain his character?
How was he?
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#2
Posted 12 July 2011 - 06:50
Some interesting stories about him?
Some funny stories about him?
Some quotes about him?
Some quotes by him?
Some tries to explain his character?
How was he?
Maybe some answers to your questions could be found in the very good book:
Jose Froilan Gonzales the Pampas bull.
Great photos by Klemm!!
http://www.librairie...amp;language=en
best regards Michael
#3
Posted 12 July 2011 - 07:21
Good spirit and humor. Strong and fair sportsman.
Still driving his car as he used to:
#4
Posted 12 July 2011 - 07:28
Froilan Gonzalez
Froilan Gonzalez, Silverstone 1951 - what car?
J. F. Gonzalez - any news?
and some recent news:
All right. Froilan said to us with a smile: "I am running now on electrics, my engine has been left with little petrol". He is too old now to go to Europe to celebrate the 60º anniversary of the Alfetta's defeat.
#5
Posted 12 July 2011 - 08:07
Certainly not a high profile guy. Stood in the shadow of his great fellow country man.
Good spirit and humor. Strong and fair sportsman.
Still driving his car as he used to:
Yes, he said they all were amateurs in their period.
And he should also drive his winning Ferrari in Silverstone this weekend, but was not there. So Alonso did it.
#6
Posted 12 July 2011 - 08:15
This BB has a very useful 'Search' function, which comes up with:
Froilan Gonzalez
Froilan Gonzalez, Silverstone 1951 - what car?
J. F. Gonzalez - any news?
and some recent news:
I tried it with "Jose Froilan Gonzalez" but didn't find that threads.
#7
Posted 12 July 2011 - 08:51
You would have had more success if you searched simply for Gonzalez under thread titles. Adding his forenames would make it just a bit too specific.I tried it with "Jose Froilan Gonzalez" but didn't find that threads.
#8
Posted 12 July 2011 - 09:27
Has someone more details about the racing career of his uncle Julio Perez?
#9
Posted 12 July 2011 - 10:58
Now that would be interesting for a separate thread!Okay.
Has someone more details about the racing career of his uncle Julio Perez?
#10
Posted 12 July 2011 - 16:37
#11
Posted 12 July 2011 - 17:05
Must be the oldest WCGP winner still with us?
And the German Paul Pietsch the eldest GP driver, just turned 100.
Michael
#12
Posted 12 July 2011 - 18:09
#13
Posted 12 July 2011 - 21:14
Now that would be interesting for a separate thread!
Should I open one?
#14
Posted 13 July 2011 - 01:42
Why not?Should I open one?
#15
Posted 13 July 2011 - 02:36
He lives in Buenos Aires and works daily in his Alfa Romeo local, he is in excellent health condition and... still drives his carNow that would be interesting for a separate thread!
#16
Posted 13 July 2011 - 05:43
Vince H.
#17
Posted 13 July 2011 - 06:41
I wonder if he saw the television footage of Alonso driving Bernie's 375.
Vince H.
WOW!! great video , nearly 10 Minutes. Fernando driving the F375 and missing the Formula 1 Parade-Truck (funny).From the Spanish TV !!
Enjoy
Michael
#18
Posted 13 July 2011 - 07:30
Great to hear!He lives in Buenos Aires and works daily in his Alfa Romeo local, he is in excellent health condition and... still drives his car
#19
Posted 13 July 2011 - 08:00
Still driving his car as he used to:
You mean driving without a seat belt?
Richard
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#20
Posted 14 July 2011 - 22:53
I wonder if he saw the television footage of Alonso driving Bernie's 375.
Vince H.
Yes, he saw it... and was thrilled by the view. In an hour (21:00 BsAs time) he will be the center of a conmemoration at the Automovil Club Argentino headquarters.
Edited by Pablo Vignone, 14 July 2011 - 22:53.
#21
Posted 14 July 2011 - 22:56
Okay.
Has someone more details about the racing career of his uncle Julio Perez?
Julio Perez was the man who introduced his nephew to his friend and racing driver too Juan Manuel Fangio...
#22
Posted 15 July 2011 - 22:17
Gonzalez wearing his famous drilled crash helmet in Tom Wheatcroft's BRM V16 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This is the replica car whose original engine he managed to cook beyond salvage at a subsequent Silverstone Classic meeting. I took great pleasure during this Festival event in making the announcement to the expectant paddock - "Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr Froilan Gonzalez will not be appearing in the BRM V16 until this morning's second batch since he is presently still enjoying breakfast in the House..."
Photo Strictly Copyright: The GP Library
DCN
Edited by Doug Nye, 15 July 2011 - 22:20.
#24
Posted 16 July 2011 - 00:47
http://imageshack.us...ca2600x343.jpg/
He is between former Formula 3 drivers Carlos Pairetti and Jorge Cupeiro.
Edited by Pablo Vignone, 16 July 2011 - 17:57.
#25
Posted 16 July 2011 - 06:55
And I LURVE the British Grazing Green....
#26
Posted 16 July 2011 - 07:26
DCN
#27
Posted 18 July 2011 - 01:02
Just came across Doug's photo. Thank you so much for posting it, Doug. What a WONDERFUL shot.
And I LURVE the British Grazing Green....
BRG
Argued by many, known to few,
that most elusive verdant hue.
"It's light!" "It's dark!"
"It's in between!"
"It's bloody British Racing Green!"
RJW
Edited by Repco22, 19 July 2011 - 00:59.
#28
Posted 18 July 2011 - 06:30
Sure I haven't seen it before
#29
Posted 18 July 2011 - 07:06
Indeed.You mean driving without a seat belt?
Richard
#30
Posted 18 July 2011 - 10:14
Yes David. Me mum didn't help me. Honest!Is that your own work, Rod?
Sure I haven't seen it before
#31
Posted 18 July 2011 - 12:11
How do you go on writing pop songs?
#32
Posted 18 July 2011 - 13:47
Thank you David. I'm honoured. Re pop songs, my bank balance would suggest ; Not very well!Is there no end to your artistic talents?
How do you go on writing pop songs?
#33
Posted 20 July 2012 - 14:33
Must be the oldest WCGP winner still with us?
#34
Posted 05 October 2012 - 04:47
#35
Posted 06 October 2012 - 19:12
Edited by Mekola, 06 October 2012 - 19:13.
#36
Posted 06 October 2012 - 21:44