Ubb81 BBM Special 1958/1959

Started by mekubb, March 20, 2013, 05:50:34 PM

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mekubb

What car is this and when was it raced ?

nicanary

Is it the Cooper-Holden raced by Tom Hawkes ?
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

mekubb

Quote from: nicanary on March 21, 2013, 06:43:45 AM
Is it the Cooper-Holden raced by Tom Hawkes ?
No sir

nicanary

Australian, then?
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

mekubb


mekubb

Quote from: nicanary on March 21, 2013, 06:43:45 AM
Is it the Cooper-Holden raced by Tom Hawkes ?
To come back on this one, your answer is not completely wrong.... Can't say more now  ;)

nicanary

Well, it's probably powered by a Holden engine !  :)
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

mekubb

Quote from: nicanary on March 23, 2013, 06:08:53 AM
Well, it's probably powered by a Holden engine !  :)
Good observation, it has indeed ! :idea:

nicanary

Is it Glyn Scott's Repco holden Special ?
I must be right - that's what it says on Wikipedia

mekubb


mekubb

Time to move up or should I wait for another try form the experts ?

660851

Syd Negus Cooper Bristol at Caversham race circuit WA

660851

raced late 1950s early 60's the original cooper wheels and bristol motor where fitted to a imp and run in sedan races

mekubb

Quote from: 660851 on April 19, 2013, 09:36:36 AM
Syd Negus Cooper Bristol at Caversham race circuit WA
Not the names I have....

mekubb


Paul Jaray

Dud Dansie's BBM Bakewell Bridge Motors.

sixtee5cuda

Photo was taken at the Port Wakefield circuit in southern Australia, during the 1950's.

mekubb

Quote from: Paul Jaray on April 28, 2013, 08:47:03 AM
Dud Dansie's BBM Bakewell Bridge Motors.
BBM is right ! Some sources claim that it is from the late fifties, others say it's from about a decade later. But I believe late fifties must be the right era. A point for you.

mekubb

Quote from: sixtee5cuda on April 28, 2013, 11:14:56 AM
Photo was taken at the Port Wakefield circuit in southern Australia, during the 1950's.
Yep, here is the color version