Dennis Poore's Alfa Romeo (merged)
#1
Posted 15 May 2004 - 17:30
-William
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#2
Posted 15 May 2004 - 18:13
Is it this car ?
I hope you will find your happiness in this web page :
http://www.motorsnip.../ALFA_8C_35.htm
#3
Posted 15 May 2004 - 18:41
Not having that issue of C&SC on hand, does the description of its race history in the link seem to be correct?
I have a question on this car -- again the finish and care have made the car shine like a beautiful jewel. Is this work another example of someone turning the car into its most perfect self ? It seems much more refined than it might have been in its racing days.
mike
#4
Posted 15 May 2004 - 19:08
It is always the eternal debate : which is most beautiful, or most authentic ?
#5
Posted 15 May 2004 - 22:00
-Wm.
#6
Posted 16 May 2004 - 00:39
#7
Posted 16 May 2004 - 02:48
David B
#8
Posted 16 May 2004 - 12:12
William: that was my question, stated circuitously. At least it isn't a recreation from steering wheel and a suspension piece. And it is not Marlboro red-orange-pink !!
It really is wonderful, and if modified, it was done for continued racing by Poore and others.
#9
Posted 16 May 2004 - 12:46
Originally posted by David Birchall
The car is/was owned by Peter Giddings-thats him with his back to the camera in the red colour shot. I have been in contact with Peter recently and suggested that he join TNF. I'm not sure he has the time though-he is in the process of moving to NZ.
I made that same suggestion to him three years ago!
#10
Posted 16 May 2004 - 14:32
What is it that has been modified on the car?Originally posted by dretceterini
The car is an Alfa 8c35, but it was modified, even back when Poore had it...
#11
Posted 16 May 2004 - 15:01
#12
Posted 16 May 2004 - 16:18
I assume that the original gearbox was just used as a direct "run-through" with no gear changing possible?
So the car still carries these modifications?
Anyway, marvelous car!!
#13
Posted 22 November 2011 - 13:34
See also the links to the restoration of the Dodge transporter.
Edited by Dutchy, 22 November 2011 - 13:35.
#14
Posted 24 November 2011 - 16:56
Thank you for passing on that great link. I saw Poore win at Boreham in 1952 with that wonderful car.The show you refer to is the "Castrol Extravaganza" in 1974 held at Olympia. See http://www.oldclassi....co.uk/8c35.htm
See also the links to the restoration of the Dodge transporter.
#15
Posted 25 November 2011 - 13:26
Thank you for passing on that great link. I saw Poore win at Boreham in 1952 with that wonderful car.
I'm too young to have seen the car in Poore's hands but I was captivated by images of the car I saw in old editions of Motor Sport and VSCC Bulletins. It was therefore a huge thrill to see it in the flesh at the Castrol Exhibition looking exactly as it did the last time he drove it and though it is good to have the car racing again I feel so much of its history and patina has been lost.
Talking of Boreham I grew up within a mile or two of the circuit which later became Ford's proving ground. Many was the time I would hear an exciting noise so I would cycle up to the cicuit to see what was going on. Inevitably whatever it was was always put away before I got there. I eventually got the best view possible courtesy of a certain Mr Nye who drove me round in a GT40 (in his socks!)
#16
Posted 25 November 2011 - 17:45
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#17
Posted 25 November 2011 - 17:48
Thats a brilliant photograph Graham. Thank you very much for it.Some of the younger members might like to see the car as it was when Denis Poore raced it. Photo taken at Charterhall in 1952
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#18
Posted 25 November 2011 - 18:03
You were much safer being driven round Boreham by Mr Nye in his socks than you would have been standing trackside at a 1950's race meeting!. Most of the time was spent running for your life, as wayward cars hurtled through the oil drums and straw bales toward you. Spectators had to be alert and fit!.I'm too young to have seen the car in Poore's hands but I was captivated by images of the car I saw in old editions of Motor Sport and VSCC Bulletins. It was therefore a huge thrill to see it in the flesh at the Castrol Exhibition looking exactly as it did the last time he drove it and though it is good to have the car racing again I feel so much of its history and patina has been lost.
Talking of Boreham I grew up within a mile or two of the circuit which later became Ford's proving ground. Many was the time I would hear an exciting noise so I would cycle up to the cicuit to see what was going on. Inevitably whatever it was was always put away before I got there. I eventually got the best view possible courtesy of a certain Mr Nye who drove me round in a GT40 (in his socks!)
I last saw the Poore Alfa in the paddock at a VSCC Silverstone some years ago. The Armsrong-Siddley gear box was causing a lot of comment!.
#19
Posted 25 November 2011 - 18:14
Some of the younger members might like to see the car as it was when Denis Poore raced it. Photo taken at Charterhall in 1952
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Ooo stunning photo, thanks for sharing that one! Any others on file by any chance? I'm keen to find whatever I can, especially paddock shots if any exist??
Richard
(PS Dutchy, glad you found the site of interest)
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#20
Posted 25 November 2011 - 18:29
Dennis Poore's Alfa Romeo
#21
Posted 26 November 2011 - 11:52
#22
Posted 26 November 2011 - 11:59
You're one click away from the answer.I have a picture of Dennis in the Alfa at Rest and be Thankful hillclimb in 1951, cut from the Motor Sport, in my old scrapbook, if I scan and post it here, am I risking litigation?
#23
Posted 26 November 2011 - 15:04
Thanks Gary, saved me from a stretch in Parkhurst at Her Majesty's Pleasure.
PS; I have one of those Castrol cans in my garage.
Edited by Bauble, 26 November 2011 - 15:05.
#24
Posted 28 November 2011 - 06:23
PS; I have one of those Castrol cans in my garage.
Ha!! I like it because it's so old fashioned. Reminds me of the days when my knees worked properly and my hair was uniformly black.
I must say, I lubricate assorted garden machinery and my MG using one of these.
There's something about one of these...
... that doesn't seem quite right!
#25
Posted 28 November 2011 - 09:57
I am afraid that, while yours looks shiny and new, mine is rather battered and oil stained!
Now about this Castrol item ........................
bauble.
#26
Posted 28 November 2011 - 11:44
#29
Posted 29 November 2011 - 21:17
#32
Posted 30 November 2011 - 08:01
I can recommend the DVD offered by the Friends of the Rest, amongst other things there is some good colour & b/w footage of the Alfa*
RJ
(*satisfied customer, no other involvement with the group)
#33
Posted 30 November 2011 - 14:06
Crash helmets became compulsory in 1952, though quite a few drivers (Rudi Fischer was one) got around it by wearing cycle racingBrilliant! When did wearing a helmet become compulsory?
'bunch of bananas' type protection. Dennis Poore's crash helmet was most unusual, being a sort of dark brown leather job. I dont remember seeing another like it.
#34
Posted 30 November 2011 - 17:38
#35
Posted 30 November 2011 - 20:01
It looks very similar to a police motorcycle helmet of the period. They were leather albeit black
Dutchy, you are far too young to remember the famous 'Corker' helmet beloved of the Metropolitan Scuffers, for that is what you are thinking off.
#36
Posted 30 November 2011 - 20:02
Crash helmets became compulsory in 1952, though quite a few drivers (Rudi Fischer was one) got around it by wearing cycle racing
'bunch of bananas' type protection. Dennis Poore's crash helmet was most unusual, being a sort of dark brown leather job. I dont remember seeing another like it.
Hence his nickname of Leatherhead!
#37
Posted 01 December 2011 - 08:36
Hence his nickname of Leatherhead!
Whose was, Poore or Fischer?
thanks, R
#38
Posted 01 December 2011 - 10:10
#39
Posted 01 December 2011 - 13:16
Crash helmets became compulsory in 1952, though quite a few drivers (Rudi Fischer was one) got around it by wearing cycle racing
'bunch of bananas' type protection. Dennis Poore's crash helmet was most unusual, being a sort of dark brown leather job. I dont remember seeing another like it.
Eric
Do you remember Phi-Phi with his cloth cap turned, as usual, back to front and held onto the top of his crash helmet by the elastic of his goggles?
John
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#40
Posted 01 December 2011 - 14:56
I certainly do!. A real old time style racer in the Bandeirantes F.2 Maserati at Rouen in 1952 but most of all in the Lago-Talbot!.Eric
Do you remember Phi-Phi with his cloth cap turned, as usual, back to front and held onto the top of his crash helmet by the elastic of his goggles?
John
Certa Cito!.
#41
Posted 01 December 2011 - 14:58
This is certainly proving to be a 'Corker' of a thread!Dutchy, you are far too young to remember the famous 'Corker' helmet beloved of the Metropolitan Scuffers, for that is what you are thinking off.
#42
Posted 02 December 2011 - 08:51
Does anyone know if they ever turned up? I'm assuming his story is for real ... anyone know?
RJ
#43
Posted 28 January 2013 - 14:26
Just a quick question, can anyone tell me Poore's entry number for the Alfa at the first Goodwood meet in '48?
thanks, RJ
#44
Posted 28 January 2013 - 14:43
I'm too young to have seen the car in Poore's hands but I was captivated by images of the car I saw in old editions of Motor Sport and VSCC Bulletins. It was therefore a huge thrill to see it in the flesh at the Castrol Exhibition looking exactly as it did the last time he drove it and though it is good to have the car racing again I feel so much of its history and patina has been lost.
Talking of Boreham I grew up within a mile or two of the circuit which later became Ford's proving ground. Many was the time I would hear an exciting noise so I would cycle up to the cicuit to see what was going on. Inevitably whatever it was was always put away before I got there. I eventually got the best view possible courtesy of a certain Mr Nye who drove me round in a GT40 (in his socks!)
I have only just noticed this post. Good heavens! Did I? I trust Dutchy emerged AOK - the old socks have occasionally marked victims for life... Wide shoes and narrow-set pedals were the problem.
DCN
Edited by Doug Nye, 28 January 2013 - 14:43.
#45
Posted 28 January 2013 - 18:46
48 (Robert Barker's History of Motor Racing at Goodwood)Hi all,
Just a quick question, can anyone tell me Poore's entry number for the Alfa at the first Goodwood meet in '48?
thanks, RJ
#46
Posted 28 January 2013 - 18:57
48 (Robert Barker's History of Motor Racing at Goodwood)
Much obliged, thanks I wonder if any paddock shots survive showing the car at the first meet?
RJ
#49
Posted 12 November 2013 - 19:07
Has there been any news since the Revival sale of who now owns the Alfa, or at least where they're based?
thanks,
RJ
#50
Posted 13 November 2013 - 13:23
I believe it has gone back to the USA