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Grid girls

Started by 2Bob , Jan 17 2008 08:03

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#1 2Bob

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Posted 17 January 2008 - 08:03

In an effort to be completely none PC I am after photos of grid girls...

Specifically of Adelaide GP 1985 grid girls. I do have a (pretty none PC) reason for asking besides the more normal male interest... My boss (for my 2 day a week contract job) let it slip in casual conversation some time ago that she had been a grid girl at the Adelaide 1985 GP. Anyway she is leaving her current employment to move on to another (more high powered) marketing job and I would like to be able to present her with a photo for her to take with her. All in the best of good spirits and which I am sure she would enjoy.

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#2 Ray Bell

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Posted 17 January 2008 - 11:49

According to the AGP book, Graham Monro took some of them...

No, I've never heard of him before.

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#3 jeremy durward

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Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:59

you sure they're not to add to your shoe box of motorsport photos?

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#4 Vitesse2

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Posted 17 January 2008 - 13:45

It would be a very long shot if 2Bob's boss was featured, but there's currently a book for sale on French eBay called "Les Filles dans la Course" which covers this very subject. Item number 220192271741. The lady in the second double-page spread in the picture sequence is particularly - er - striking! :eek:

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#5 D-Type

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Posted 17 January 2008 - 13:59

Is it possible to contact the Adelaide newspapers? I am sure they will have had photographers at the event - and being mere males what will they have photographed? The photos should be on file.

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#6 Hieronymus

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Posted 17 January 2008 - 14:20

I have no idea what your boss looks like, but I vaguely recall a publication at my home from this specific race. Will check tonight.

The pimp-look-a-like that has been running F1 the last couple of years, surely must also have a nice photo collection.

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#7 rx-guru

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Posted 17 January 2008 - 14:41

Originally posted by Hieronymus
The pimp-look-a-like that has been running F1 the last couple of years, surely must also have a nice photo collection.

Do you mean "Strizzi Knee-high"…? :lol:

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#8 fines

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Posted 17 January 2008 - 16:25

There was a glossy Australian magazine in the eighties, "Prix Editions" I believe was the name. I have a few copies and I clearly recall that the one covering the Australian Grand Prix had a LOT of pictures of grid girls, and possibly even a group shot of them all (I do remember because of the Foster's uniforms... ah heck, you won't believe me anyhow!

). Unfortunately, my copy is from 1987, but perhaps someone out there has the 1985 magazine?

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#9 Ray Bell

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Posted 18 January 2008 - 01:29

Can you actually tell from this angle...

...whether this is the one?

Oh, Speedy... that one you mention was merely a paying spectator!

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#10 2Bob

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Posted 18 January 2008 - 07:13

Not really Ray .... but nice anyway

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#11 Ray Bell

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Posted 18 January 2008 - 09:18

They're all nice mate...

It's a shame they grow up, really.

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#12 Sharman

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Posted 18 January 2008 - 22:07

Unfortunately Ray the age thing cuts both ways. Them as Can do. Them as Can't remember!

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#13 Vicuna

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Posted 19 January 2008 - 14:11

Originally posted by Ray Bell
Can you actually tell from this angle...

...whether this is the one?

Oh, Speedy... that one you mention was merely a paying spectator!

I remember her.

I followed her up the stairs from the train at Adelaide Central.

And I never forget a...ah...face.

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#14 MPea3

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Posted 19 January 2008 - 16:28

Originally posted by Ray Bell
They're all nice mate...

It's a shame they grow up, really.

As a friend of mine once said, the problem with really young beautiful women is that sooner or later you have to have a conversation with them.

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#15 Paulus67

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Posted 05 January 2024 - 09:59

Fines
If you can message me about the 1987 grand Prix book you mentioned I'd be appreciative. I know a girl who was one and is looking for photos

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#16 Michael Ferner

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Posted 05 January 2024 - 10:24

I am not Fines, but I know him...

Unfortunately, my private messaging is disabled on this board (for whatever 'reason' :rolleyes: ), so I can't read or send messages. But you can send an email to (my) firstnamelastname (without dot) at gmail dot com, then we can discuss business. :smoking: