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Photos of Isle of Man races 1934 to 1953

Started by Adam F , Aug 05 2006 20:23

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#1 Adam F

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Posted 05 August 2006 - 20:23

I have recently come across a very interesting archive of photographs, run by Bill Snelling, relating to motor racing in the Isle of Man, around various circuits at Douglas, covering 1934 to 1953.

Although the archive is primarily a motorcycle racing photo archive, they also have several thousand photos related to car racing.
Of particular interest are the many static shots of cars and drivers taken in the pits including Altas, ERAs, Maseratis, MGs and Rileys plus sports cars from the early 1950s
The photos are are viewable on-line at http://www.mcb.net/a...ee/fotocar.html

Enjoy!

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#2 Kvadrat

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Posted 06 August 2006 - 00:57

Oh... I'm speechless... Great collection, thank you!

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#3 RAP

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Posted 06 August 2006 - 07:57

Some very unusual cars. An excellent "find". Thanks Adam.

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#4 Dutchy

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Posted 07 August 2006 - 12:32

Wonderful stuff. So many forgotten cars.

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#5 eldougo

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Posted 01 May 2011 - 08:51

The link to this starting thread done by AdamF the FOTOCAR site says it is undergoing a complete rethink! :rolleyes:

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#6 eldougo

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 05:41

While looking up some Chevron Cars stuff, i found this bit of information ,do any TNFers know the story with any more details sounds like an interesting event.

1975.
B32 Special. One-off hillclimb special (owing much to F5000 practice) for John Cussins with 5.7 Chevy. Ran in match race against a motorbike on part of the Isle of Man TT course.

Thanks in advance El Doug.

Edited by eldougo, 14 May 2011 - 05:42.

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#7 Tim Murray

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 07:45

The Chevron was driven by Brian Redman, with Phil Read riding the bike. More details in these earlier threads:

What is it? (post 10 onwards)

Brian Redman and the Isle of Man

including a brief contribution from Brian himself in the second thread.

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#8 eldougo

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 09:53

Thanks Tim.

Waring & Gillow they used to sponsor a hill climb car a Pilbeam for (unknown Drive ) back in the 70,s i have a great photo of it .

Thanks for explaining this story re the F5000 V Bike,did they have it on film now that would be worth while watching.

I thought the driver was John Cussins because of the way it reads,However Brian Redman would have certainly given it a go against Phill Read.

Edited by eldougo, 14 May 2011 - 09:54.