2019 Mallala All Historics - 60 Years of Elfin
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Posted 13 May 2019 - 11:15
We had so much fun we kept it going at The Bend for a second dinner (or third depending whether you count the Friday night one at the SCC) and track day/group Elfin photo (by our John Lemm)
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Posted 13 May 2019 - 11:43
Mark Goldsmith Elfin 400
Or maybe without the kerb....
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Posted 13 May 2019 - 11:45
Noel Clark Elfin 700
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Posted 13 May 2019 - 11:46
Andrew Makin is so quick in the March
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Posted 13 May 2019 - 11:52
John Medley Elfin Catalina
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Posted 13 May 2019 - 12:02
You should drop into Trevallyn with that first pic of John, James...
Geoff would like to see that.
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Posted 13 May 2019 - 21:29
The bloke at Trevallyn made the head on that engine-- one of only two cast-iron downdraughts Geoff did; the later ones were alloy.
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Posted 13 May 2019 - 23:33
Mark Goldsmith Elfin 400
Or maybe without the kerb....
That 400 is gorgeous and it seems he is starting to get the hang of driving it too.
For mine the best Elfin of the meeting with a lot of other contendors
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Posted 14 May 2019 - 03:06
Globe Industries Type 400 Co-pilot
Tough job, but someone had to do it!!
Tough job, but someone had to do it!!
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Posted 14 May 2019 - 04:24
Globe Industries Type 400 Co-pilot
Tough job, but someone had to do it!!
You Poseur you!!!
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Posted 14 May 2019 - 04:44
I was playing the role of 1st time passenger test pilot - I was expendable, compared with the likes of say, Goldie's better half!
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Posted 14 May 2019 - 05:06
I can honestly say "I've been driven round The Bend"!
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Posted 14 May 2019 - 09:11
Are there any shots of the Globe V8 engine bay, please? From any source. We had shots of the engine and narrative years ago, but with the engine free standing., and there is a detailed mag article about the engine which we have seen .
Ever optimistically...
Roger Lund
Ever optimistically...
Roger Lund
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Posted 14 May 2019 - 11:35
Isn't it a mere Ford now?
I feel sure the quad cam heads went by the board. But I'd be happy to be wrong.
I feel sure the quad cam heads went by the board. But I'd be happy to be wrong.
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Posted 14 May 2019 - 11:58
I was playing the role of 1st time passenger test pilot - I was expendable, compared with the likes of say, Goldie's better half!
Good, I’m glad to hear that he’s offering to take passengers. Where do we line up?
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Posted 14 May 2019 - 12:11
Are there any shots of the Globe V8 engine bay, please? From any source. We had shots of the engine and narrative years ago, but with the engine free standing., and there is a detailed mag article about the engine which we have seen .
Ever optimistically...
Roger Lund
These are both Cobra shots - I do have a poor Globe Heads shot somewhere....
Dad’s pre-commissioning photo from back in the day
Goldy’s photo from in rebuild
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Posted 14 May 2019 - 12:13
Good, I’m glad to hear that he’s offering to take passengers. Where do we line up?
You may have just missed him at Morgan Park, next stop is Winton!
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Posted 14 May 2019 - 18:37
That bloke in the yellow hat "Jimmyed" the lock and is using race cars for prison escapes.Globe Industries Type 400 Co-pilot
Tough job, but someone had to do it!!
Beware. Just look at that determination...
;-)
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Posted 15 May 2019 - 08:36
Thanks form the Globe photos.
RL
RL
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Posted 15 May 2019 - 10:22
Thanks form the Globe photos.
RL
I once copied this from the web for my files Roger, you possible have visted the site.
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Posted 15 May 2019 - 10:24
No worries - here’s another pre-commissioning shot lifted from Sports Car Graphic showing Dad spannering it with the Cobra motor installed.
The owner, Dick Bassett’s Jag is in the background
The owner, Dick Bassett’s Jag is in the background
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Posted 15 May 2019 - 11:30
Goldy post prison escape
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Posted 15 May 2019 - 11:41
Peter Knights’ shot of Elmo
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Posted 15 May 2019 - 13:26
Dare I say it looks prettier now than when new. 
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Posted 16 May 2019 - 18:57
You mean James?
;-)
Sorry, concur, the car is a real Beaute!
;-)
Sorry, concur, the car is a real Beaute!
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Posted 24 May 2019 - 07:04
Roger, over the years I have kept a sharp look out for any photos of the Globe V8 engine installed in the Globe Elfin 400.Are there any shots of the Globe V8 engine bay, please? From any source. We had shots of the engine and narrative years ago, but with the engine free standing., and there is a detailed mag article about the engine which we have seen .
Ever optimistically...
Roger Lund
The attached magazine pic from Racing Car News is the only photo that I have ever seen of the in - car installation.
Incidentally all efforts to trace the original Globe V8 engine have failed and we have run out of any new leads.
The Globe Elfin 400 car has been brilliantly restored by Mark Goldsmith and is now competing in local historic events with the push rod motor.
See Facebook. thread.
Kaydee
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Posted 24 May 2019 - 08:48
Great stuff Kevin!
Here’s Mark’s shot of the engine bay taken at the recent Morgan Park Historics
Here’s Mark’s shot of the engine bay taken at the recent Morgan Park Historics
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Posted 25 May 2019 - 08:24
Michael Henderson, about to head out in the Mawer
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Posted 25 May 2019 - 08:34
Col Haste in an ex Bartlett, Brabham BT2 
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Posted 25 May 2019 - 11:52
Richard Wright from Adelaide in the Elfin Clubman in the Supersprint.
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Posted 25 May 2019 - 11:53
The start of Sunday morning's O, Q and R from the outside of the back straight.
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Posted 25 May 2019 - 11:56
Paul Hamilton Elfin 600, Ken Stratton Tiga Mazda SC80 and Mark Goldsmith Elfin 400.
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Posted 25 May 2019 - 11:58
Bob Collinson ASP 340C looking back towards pit straight.
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Posted 25 May 2019 - 12:00
Graham Boulter Elfin 623 and Andrew Makin March Formula Atlantic.
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Posted 25 May 2019 - 14:17
I think this is Derek Foster, Cooper Jap Mk6.
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Posted 26 May 2019 - 10:11
Two total Elfin Champions, Phil & Henry!
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Posted 26 May 2019 - 13:35
Kevin, post 78, many thanks for the shot and narrative. As you know, I have the full magazine article featuring you. It all makes a nice file.
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Posted 27 May 2019 - 04:19
Chris Frost in the replacement for his Nc Torana!
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Posted 27 May 2019 - 11:11
What a good idea!
It must be a lot more fun and a lot less difficult to keep in shape...
It must be a lot more fun and a lot less difficult to keep in shape...
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Posted 27 May 2019 - 20:25
The bloke at Trevallyn made the head on that engine-- one of only two cast-iron downdraughts Geoff did; the later ones were alloy.
Can you tell us the motor’s story John?
John Lemm & I would love to know more!
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Posted 27 May 2019 - 22:24
James. Initial article " Full head of steam!" Racing Car News September 1966 page 42- .
I did a more comprehensive summary trying to assemble all info in one location some years ago-- which I will try to post later today
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 03:21
Apologies James & John: unsuccessful attempt!
Will try again later
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 03:37
What a good idea!
It must be a lot more fun and a lot less difficult to keep in shape...
Hmmmm, sidevalve Fargo with 4 wheel drum brakes racing on tyres too wide for most of the rims available. hanging out in the wind or rain.
Give me the Torana!!
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 07:53
As long as he's not using wheel bolts...
Like I said, easier to work on, more fun to drive, less expensive.
James, you really must make a visit to Trevallyn soon.
Like I said, easier to work on, more fun to drive, less expensive.
James, you really must make a visit to Trevallyn soon.
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 08:35
I’m resident in Victoria these days Ray, I’ll make it to Tassie in September, but I’ll be on a schedule tighter than a fishes proverbial. Maybe I’ll see Geoff at Baskerville?
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 09:13
As long as he's not using wheel bolts...
Like I said, easier to work on, more fun to drive, less expensive.
James, you really must make a visit to Trevallyn soon.
Yup. it has wheel bolts and I feel l/h thread even worse.
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 09:13
I doubt that he'll be there...
I don't think he gets out much these days.
I don't think he gets out much these days.
