oldtimer
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« on: October 31, 2008, 02:36:24 pm » |
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On behalf of a colleague of mine I am trying to find information relating to Robert (Bob) Ritchie's 1955 Macau GP winning Austin Healey 100 and wondered whether there is anybody in CA who might be able to assist. I would like to find out more about the history of the car - maybe it still exists somewhere out there - and whether there are any images of the vehicle in action.
I have posted on the Austin Healey Owners Club forum too but thought I would try CA as well as I know there are many, many of you who have knowledge of, and interest in, historic racing...
Thanks for your help!
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Canada Phil
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« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2008, 03:56:12 am » |
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I am sadly disappointed. 12 Hours have elapsed since a serious sports car question has been asked. No one who's friend / relative had been polishing said car just last week  No picture posted by Steve Pyro  No Link to YouTube with 29 minutes of "live" coverage of the race. No one has even bothered to hijack the thread Good Luck Oldtimer. Some of us are interested in the outcome of your search. Phil  |
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Nordic
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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2008, 10:00:32 am » |
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In addition to piglets advise, you could pose your question on the Atlas fourm. http://forums.autosport.com/index.php?s=All sort of ex drivers and team owners lurk there. Edited to say...... Got curious so I have taken the liabity to ask myself! |
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« Last Edit: November 01, 2008, 10:09:35 am by Rup »
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Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better.
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Leftie
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« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2008, 11:09:47 am » |
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oldtimer, Try the owners club.......... http://www.austin-healey-club.com/Alternatively, I could have a word with a pal who owns a '58 'frogeye' and has been a member since buying the car in '60. Leftie |
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« Last Edit: November 02, 2008, 12:35:08 am by Leftie »
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At my age, it takes me all night to do what I used to do all night!!!!!!!!!!!
Then, growing old is compulsary, but growing up is just optional.
I don't do GREEN, I've got a 4x4
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Lord Pig-Pen
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« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2008, 03:43:44 am » |
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I'll add the hijack/pisstake... I believe said vehicle is being used on private roads by Lady Pig Pen. Obviously it is not taxed,not insured and has no MOT.  |
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What do you mean dust?.... Thats not dust, this is dust! Ich Habe Honda S2000 and its not mine!
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Canada Phil
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« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2008, 05:43:54 am » |
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Much Better. Still no picture from Steve. I wonder where he is holidaying this week  Phil |
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« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2008, 11:08:11 am » |
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Try the Macau gp website as there is reference to the driver and the car! www.macau.grandprix.gov.moWishy |
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« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2008, 04:07:56 pm » |
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Thanks Wishy, I have seen the entry on this site but it is, unfortunately a bit superficial. The Austin Healey owners club site have given me some good leads but so far I have still drawn a blank but I will keep plugging away and will let you know how I get on. |
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Steve Pyro
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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2008, 11:36:15 am » |
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Much Better. Still no picture from Steve. I wonder where he is holidaying this week Phil All I could find is a big parrot  |
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Lord Pig-Pen
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« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2008, 04:54:05 am » |
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These are better!
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What do you mean dust?.... Thats not dust, this is dust! Ich Habe Honda S2000 and its not mine!
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