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[Lola5000]

Many would be aware of the new book on the above car by Walter Baumer.Would it be possiable for any of us that have photos of the "Australian " raced cars to post the photos here.Walter has done a great job,but has limited photos of the 2 works cars,Hunt car and the other resto that was here for a while.

[cooper997]

A good selection of "Australian" Maserati 300S photos from circuits like Albert Park, Fisherman's Bend and Bathurst are in the "Personal photos of Australian motor racing '50s to '70s" thread, as started by kaydee in 2007. Problem is this is a massive thread, but patience will reveal some real gems going back to the early pages within the thread. Many of them from Kaydee personally. More recently I seem to recall John Medley posted one of his great shots showing Bob Jane's 300S in its GT format (with a roof) at Bathurst. This was either in the above thread or in "Bob Jane's cars" thread.

Also several good 300S photos appear in Barry Green's "Glory Days - Albert Park 1953 - 58" book published in 2002.

Hope this helps,
Stephen

[Lola5000]

Originally posted by cooper997
A good selection of "Australian" Maserati 300S photos from circuits like Albert Park, Fisherman's Bend and Bathurst are in the "Personal photos of Australian motor racing '50s to '70s" thread, as started by kaydee in 2007. Problem is this is a massive thread, but patience will reveal some real gems going back to the early pages within the thread. Many of them from Kaydee personally. More recently I seem to recall John Medley posted one of his great shots showing Bob Jane's 300S in its GT format (with a roof) at Bathurst. This was either in the above thread or in "Bob Jane's cars" thread.

Also several good 300S photos appear in Barry Green's "Glory Days - Albert Park 1953 - 58" book published in 2002.

Hope this helps,
Stephen

thnkyou,I've got that book somewhere will dig it up for Walter.

[cooper997]

Just noticed my mistake, I credited John Medley for the 300S GT photo, when it should have been John Ellacoat. Sorry Gents.

In Green's Albert Park book, Philip Skelton is credited as the photographer of some of the Albert Park photos. Philip used to frequent Tony Johns Motor Books here in Melbourne. So Tony may have a contact number for him.


Stephen

[John Ellacott]

Yes Stephen, I think you mean this photo.

[Lola5000]

thanks Guys,just like to get as many photos to him as possiable,due to his fine effort with the book regards Rob Bailey.

[cooper997]

John, That's the brilliant photo I was thinking of. Another of yours that has captured a moment in time (and indeed before my time), that I've been enjoying over the last couple of months. You used to contribute to Sports Car World back in the 1960's... correct?

Stephen

[Lola5000]

any photos of the cars after they had finished racing ie 70s/80s.

[Patrick Fletcher]

I have a great photo of Reg, his 300S and two of his bikes that his grandson sent to me.
This is a photograph that will be part of a special commemoration to Reg Hunt at the Information Centre at Broadford.
Nigel has also sent one [which has never seen the light of day] of Reg in his 250F which will also be part of a permanent display for our benefactor.

[Lola5000]

Originally posted by Patrick Fletcher
I have a great photo of Reg, his 300S and two of his bikes that his grandson sent to me.
This is a photograph that will be part of a special commemoration to Reg Hunt at the Information Centre at Broadford.
Nigel has also sent one [which has never seen the light of day] of Reg in his 250F which will also be part of a permanent display for our benefactor.

nice,shame he sold it O/s.

[David McKinney]

The 300S, you mean, not the 250F

[Lola5000]

Originally posted by David McKinney
The 300S, you mean, not the 250F

yep the 300s he bought in Monaco in the 70s.

[cooper997]

Lola5000 (Rob), I've had a dig through my Australian Motor Sports mags and found 2 issues where Doug Whiteford and his 300S is featured on the covers. The March 57 issue shows a great shot taken at Fishermen's Bend by Eddie Steet. While the Mar 58 issue has a closeup of Doug in the 300S cockpit (while racing). This being a Peter D'Abbs photo. If these are of interest drop me an email or pm with your email address, then I'll scan the covers for you.

Stephen

[coco]

Originally posted by Lola5000
yep the 300s he bought in Monaco in the 70s.

He did not buy the car in Monaco! He purchased the car (chassis #3063) in Bergamo where it was stored for many years in Count Lurani`s garage.

Ciao!
Walter

[Lola5000]

Does anyone have any photos of Mr Hunt's car when he ran it at.
1.A Winton historic
2.Phillip island historic
3.The Albert Park ,Shannons demo day