Jaguar Mk5,s on the Monte
Since starting this thread...i have "discovered" more about the topic by inserting letters in provincial newspapers..
The 1951 Waring/Wadham (as in Wadham Stringer ) pairing..who shared the same initials and Birthday...were in deed partnered by Dougie Sharp...all local to Portsmouth.
I met Dougie on Hayling Island and gained access to Wally Warings 72 page "photo Album " on the 1951 event via his son Stuart... a fine 9th place out of 340 starters...
The 1950 team Dennis Warwick and Brother Frederick from St Albans were assisted by young Alban Warwick...only 16 at the time ..but allowed to drive once in France....(local law )
The 1953 Manchester -Hyde entry of Harry Harrop and Tommy Saxton were aided by Frank Handsworth..all local Hyde lads ..this info via Harrys son..alas the 1953 team are no more...
Back to 1951...well Known pre war racer Reggie Tongue and Spitfire pilot got two of his WW2 RAF chums Michael Royce and P.E. Warr ( injured over/at Arnhem badly ) to join him.. finishing 31st....still trying to find out more about this team...may require a letter in a RAF magazine..
so yes...the 3rd and sometimes 4th members in the big saloon cars of the
early 50,s are virtually forgotten...
I plan to retrace some ,51 route in the Cental Massif and Maritime Alps in June in my
Mk V.. In the meantime several more teams to track down...
Ed Abbott
The history of a specific Celica
Hi guys.
New user, having followed the forum vigorously for several years, and now I need your help! :D
Having recently started my rallying career, I have ended up with Suzuki Motorsport in Denmark. The boss of the team is Anders Lysen, who has driven a variety of cars, but one in particular has been of my interest: A Toyota Celica ST205. In itself maybe not the most exciting car, but the history makes it interesting to me.
The facts I know:
Anders drove the car in 2000.
It ran (fortunately for the 'history lesson') on the number K:AM 3643 when Anders had it.
He bought it from Jens Mulvad, who used it in 1999.
It was used by Freddy Loix at some stage, might have been the Ypres 1996 and '97-winning car.
It was used by Abdullah Bakhashab for a period of time (I assume this to be the car he used in the '98 WRC).
It was reported in a Danish magazine that the car was one of two Celicas used as test mules for Corolla WRC-parts, and that the other car was in the firm grip of TTE/Toyota.
Anders sold the car to a Dutchman or Belgian, he does not remember who.
What I am interested in is the later history of the car, and if possible, the current location of it, as I (and Anders) are very interested in knowing its whereabouts.
Hope you guys can help! :)
1970's ADAC Rally Trophies
Hi all, i have recently been given 5 rally trophys and would greatly appreciate any help you could give for what driver/Car if possible won them, they are
- ADAC - ALB - BODENSEE RALLYE 1975 3 PLATZ - This stands around 6" tall, looks like a shell casing, chrome plated[/*:m:mhogm5ke]
- ADAC - ALB - BODENSEE RALLYE 1975 2 PLATZ - OSG HEGAU BODENSEE - This stands around 8" tall, looks like a shell casing made of brass[/*:m:mhogm5ke]
- 1975 ALB - BODENSEE RALLYE 1975 BESTES AUSLANDSTEAM - OSG HEGAU BODENSEE - This stands around 6" tall, looks like a shell casing, stainless steel[/*:m:mhogm5ke]
- JUNEBUG 1975 3rd LANDROVER - 7" tall, Chrome plated again looks similar to a shell casing but is ribbed at the base[/*:m:mhogm5ke]
- 2 WINNENDER RALLYE 1974 - 6" tall, Chrome plated again looks similar to a shell casing but is ribbed at the base[/*:m:mhogm5ke]
Thanks for any help you can give - Pete