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Recent racing pictures of historics: Cape Town, South Africa

Started by ZA Perana , Mar 26 2009 06:19

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#1 ZA Perana

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 06:19

These are a few of the pics I have taken over the last few years...am by no means a great photographer, nevertheless I hope there are of some interest.

These pictures cover most of the Piper Series.

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Above 956 is a locally owned car
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#2 ZA Perana

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 06:22

#3 ZA Perana

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 06:28

Locally made Bailey Edwards Ferrari P4...this one has a Ferrari engine in it.
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#4 Terry Walker

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 07:57

Very nice Indeed; thank you!

#5 ex Rhodie racer

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 08:14

Great pics ZA. Brought back so many memories. Is the blue Gordini the ex Jody Scheckter car by any chance? The first time I saw Jody was in East London flinging one of those around. :up:

#6 ZA Perana

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 09:11

Originally posted by ex Rhodie racer
Great pics ZA. Brought back so many memories. Is the blue Gordini the ex Jody Scheckter car by any chance? The first time I saw Jody was in East London flinging one of those around.

The Gordini is a replica of the Scamp Porter car, what happened to the Scheckter Gordini isnt known...sadly so many of the legendary race cars of the past are un accounted for and missing...will post up a few more pics soon.

As an aside in the rain that blue Gordini was the fastest car, overtook the Falcon and was dicing with Sarel vd Merwe in the Galaxie...and its driven by a lady...was one of the best dices I have ever seen....

#7 Hieronymus

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 09:41

Originally posted by ZA Perana

As an aside in the rain that blue Gordini was the fastest car, overtook the Falcon and was dicing with Sarel vd Merwe in the Galaxie...and its driven by a lady...was one of the best dices I have ever seen....

Cindy Evans-Finney is the driver of the Renault Gordini.

Nice pics...I'll add some more, when I have a couple of minutes to spare.

#8 bradbury west

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 10:01

All good stuff. Wonderful shot of the Galaxie, and the Studebaker is a welcome sight too. Many thanks
Roger Lund

#9 ZA Perana

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 11:13

Bailey Edwards 917
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The real deal.
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#10 ZA Perana

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 11:29

#11 thunder427

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 12:06

YES...MORE Please,the American Muscle gets my vote,the Studebaker Now thats TUFF !!!!!...........regards427

#12 ZA Perana

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 13:06

Originally posted by thunder427
YES...MORE Please,the American Muscle gets my vote,the Studebaker Now thats TUFF !!!!!...........regards427

There is more to come...

#13 Hieronymus

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 17:27

A couple of pics from the CAPE SOUTH EASTER HISTORIC RACES on 7/8 February 2009:

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 17:35

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 17:50

#16 Hieronymus

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 17:55

#17 Hieronymus

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 18:11

Not so recent. I think this was the 2007 historic races:

#18 Hieronymus

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 18:48

#19 ZOOOM

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Posted 27 March 2009 - 01:24

The pictures are lovely....
Please tell me why the "D" has such wierd wheels?

ZOOOM

#20 David McKinney

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Posted 27 March 2009 - 06:27

Presumably because it's not really a Jaguar...

#21 Hieronymus

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Posted 27 March 2009 - 07:41

Originally posted by David McKinney
Presumably because it's not really a Jaguar...

It does not have to be in order to entertain, especially when the majority of spectators do not know the difference anyway.

#22 David McKinney

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Posted 27 March 2009 - 09:50

I wasn't meaning to be critical, just trying to answer Zooom's question

But a historic car it certainly ain't

#23 Hieronymus

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Posted 27 March 2009 - 10:08

I know David. I also prefer pedigree stuff, but It is hard to be a purist out here...you'll sit with grids consisting of 2 or 3 cars in the end.

Some more on what we regard as HISTORIC RACING here in ZA:

http://www.historicracing.co.za/

#24 ZA Perana

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Posted 27 March 2009 - 11:20

Originally posted by David McKinney
I wasn't meaning to be critical, just trying to answer Zooom's question
But a historic car it certainly ain't

Truth be told App K is not viable down here for many reasons, one of them being cost. This is however a whole new subject...

#25 bradbury west

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Posted 27 March 2009 - 11:28

I have been very reliably informed by one of the leading lights of the recent FJ tour that all the competitors were totally delighted with their travels in ZA and especially with the East London circuit

BTW, not wishing to be ungracious, but, any more shots of the Galaxie and the Studebaker?
Roger Lund

#26 ZA Perana

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Posted 27 March 2009 - 13:05

Originally posted by bradbury west
I have been very reliably informed by one of the leading lights of the recent FJ tour that all the competitors were totally delighted with their travels in ZA and especially with the East London circuit

BTW, not wishing to be ungracious, but, any more shots of the Galaxie and the Studebaker?
Roger Lund

I do have some more to post...am quite a Galaxie fan so have taken many pictures.

#27 bradbury west

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Posted 27 March 2009 - 13:09

Many thanks. I think you will find some supporters amongst our Aus/NZ contingent.
RL

#28 David McKinney

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Posted 27 March 2009 - 15:18

Originally posted by Hieronymus
I know David. I also prefer pedigree stuff, but It is hard to be a purist out here...you'll sit with grids consisting of 2 or 3 cars in the end

As a New Zealander, albeit expatriate, I completely understand :cool:

#29 Hieronymus

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Posted 27 March 2009 - 17:30

No problem, David!

As a Kiwi you will know that rugby and cricket will always be KING in South Africa. The fact that we still race here in ZA is an accomplishment. Getting overseas competitors is a like winning the jackpot, especially here in Cape Town. We really appreciate all international faces that visit us. Being a competitive nation, our chaps believe they can crush whatever opposition they can get from overseas.