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28 Nov 2005, 09:35 (Ref:1471946) | #51 | |
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Now I'm getting excited - thanks for the photos, really appreciate your help.
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28 Nov 2005, 09:42 (Ref:1471951) | #52 | |
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Any idea who the first owner of these cars were ?.
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28 Nov 2005, 09:50 (Ref:1471961) | #53 | |
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Any details on other Cheetahs attending including the Mk8's, names, photos ?
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28 Nov 2005, 10:04 (Ref:1471970) | #54 | |
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CHEETAH racing cars
I would like to compile a history on the cars and owners of this most popular and successful Australian racing car.
If you can supply a photo of any Cheetah you have seen, the date of the photo and owner at that time, each car will be compiled into a datafile for the future. Privacy laws permitting (culling details of owners), this file will be made available over the web for any future research on Cheetahs. I am also seeking any printed references to Cheetah's in competition magazines or books. Thanks in anticipation of your help and support, spook PS - Yes, Brian Shead is aware of my research project. We talk often. |
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28 Nov 2005, 10:05 (Ref:1471972) | #55 | |
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If you would prefer to send details direct rather than via this forum my e-mail is:- racedesign@optusnet.com.au
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30 Nov 2005, 09:04 (Ref:1473689) | #56 | |
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I have received today the production records (as such) from Brian Shead of CHEETAH Racing Cars.
I will compile them into a suitable format and post a link shortly. |
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13 May 2006, 16:20 (Ref:1608730) | #59 | ||
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Rather than lose this, I thought I'd bring this in to the Archive. Anyone care to do an update summary of where we are with these?
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One has been done but I've lost contact with the author. He said "Give me 12 hours and I will write the Cheetah intro" on 31 Dec 2005 and I haven't heard from him since
We've got a long, long way with these cars so the wait will be worth it. Allen |
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14 May 2006, 02:26 (Ref:1609160) | #61 | |
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Lost in Cyberspace
The intro was written and sent, and I've sent it again (twice), but it seems to be getting lost in cyberspace.
If you could e-mail me direct Allen, perhaps I've got your address wrong. cheers spook |
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20 May 2006, 09:46 (Ref:1614743) | #62 | |
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Rare Mk7 Cheetah For Sale
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21 May 2006, 22:48 (Ref:1615886) | #63 | |
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Intro to this Thread
Cheetah Racing Cars were designed and constructed by Brian Shead in a small factory at the rear of his home in Mordialloc, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. There were never any employees other than Brian – his was a one-man racing car factory.
The first car was built for his own use in 1960 and two more were constructed in 1962 and 1963. In 1970 he began building a new design and was persuaded to build a second car for a friend and in 1973 he gave up his job to build racing cars full time. From 1960 to 1989, Brian built a total of 49 cars from the original “Cooper copy” Mk1 to the “Formula Holden” Mk9. He competed in his cars, racing the first of each model up to the Mk7 in 1980, when he retired from racing to concentrate on customer support and manufacturing. From May 1970 to February 1980, Brian raced at 293 events for 112 wins, 228 podium places, 85 fastest laps and 30 lap records – an outstanding competition record. He is still actively involved in motor sport today, being a long standing member of the CAMS National Track Safety Committee, as well as supplying parts and advice to Cheetah owners. |
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25 May 2006, 11:38 (Ref:1618575) | #64 | ||
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The histories are now published on OldRacingCars.com. Tony's done a fantastic job getting this far. Let's see how much furthr we can take it.
Cheetah Racing Cars Allen |
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The car behind Hugh's still races on occasion in NSW.The guys name is Bennett first name escapes me as i ready myself to hop on a plane on my way to Dubbo for a 24 hr kart race. I'll try remember his first name, actually Michael, thats it and the car looks quite different now.....
Oh and ive heard Chris Hocking has his Mk6 back, the one Eric Mills raced circa 86/87. Its in the Martini Colours and was due to run at the Island Historic meet but didnt happen, hopefully Chris will bring it out soon..... Oh and of course the car Michael owns is pretty easy to work out, its the Grahame Blee machine which was sometime entered as a Cheetah Mk6GE from mem..... Last edited by Amonfan; 8 Jun 2006 at 21:29. |
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13 Sep 2006, 14:35 (Ref:1709606) | #67 | ||
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Hi guys
Thanks to 'spook' the Cheetah page on OldRacingCars.com is now live and has had its first major set of updates. 275 GTB-4 - could I use your pictures on the site? Thanks Allen |
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13 Sep 2006, 21:23 (Ref:1709803) | #68 | |
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Simply Fantastic !
Good to see more information filtering in on these wonderful cars. Thanks Allen |
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some manners...please?
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14 Sep 2006, 12:41 (Ref:1710161) | #70 | ||
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Hi spook
Hadn't managed to reach you by email so I just pushed ahead with this. Let me know if my emails had been vanishing into the ether. Allen PS Humble apologies to 275 GTB-4 for being so ill-mannered in the way I asked the question. I hope he will please forgive me. |
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I am trying to locate Rohan Christmass for a friend whohas some photos of his car, any clues of his whereabouts?
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