Baubles Picture Parade.

[bauble]

What next;

[bauble]

Next please;

[bauble]

" ... the gallant five hundred"

Qyiz; What do they have in common, Ray Petty, Steve Lancefield, and Francis Beart?

[E.B]

Originally Posted by bauble

" ... the gallant five hundred"

Qyiz; What do they have in common, Ray Petty, Steve Lancefield, and Francis Beart?

Deleted and answer sent by e-mail. Dont want to upset Baub and spoil the fun for others

[bauble]

Well, my throw away 'quiz' has received correct answers from EB RBS, and Mike Crowe. Google or in depth knowledge of 1950's Formula 3 racing?

But which one is represented in the pictures, and why?

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by rbs

The roll over hoop on 5047 no3 looks more of a danger than not having one! Does not look fit for purpose to me.

+ 1. In principle the ROPS must stand 5 cm (two inches I guess) above the crash helmet driver in place.

The Jags' batch looks fantastic.

[delta]

Originally Posted by bauble

Having a clear out;

Missed these photos of my March 793. Many thanks Bob.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by delta

Missed these photos of my March 793. Many thanks Bob.

I did wonder. Glad you found them, I can send copies if wanted. Bob.

[S griffin]

That March definitely is a classic, can see why you enjoyed it Delta

[bauble]

EB has accused me of brining to his attention how much nicer old cars than modern stuff, so:

[bauble]

I aim to please;

[bauble]

Well I try;

[delta]

Originally Posted by S griffin

That March definitely is a classic, can see why you enjoyed it Delta

I still have the car for very nearly 40 years now. Had a lovely message from from Chris A today along with a couple of period photos from Monaco.Thanks again Bob as this spurred Chris into sending them to me, The power of ten Tenths never ceases to amaze me and I am very lucky to have some great mates on here.
I would love copies please Bob but no rush. This must of been Walter Hayes few years back in the open wheel race. I have been desperate to get under 60 secs around the national circuit. Missed my about 6/1000 I recall and then put the car off at Luffield so gave up for another day. Following year I lent the car to young Tom Smith to drive and he did a 59.5 so I know the car can do it.
Guess we have to just put this down to old age. Bicester Heritage tomorrow to test three 500 cars ready for the Weekend. Now that is a chalenge.

[E.B]

Brilliant selection Bob. Im very impressed..... you asked me if I had seen them and I have to confess this is always the first place on the internet I look at in the morning when I sit down with my tea and wheaties, check emails etc... it is also my last at night and I even drop in in the afternoon to see if you have had a sleepless night and posted more. They have made the (officially) worlds longest lockdown easier to cope with (I think it is now c 270 days in total in Melbourne)
Knowing what a wicked person you are, re your question of had I looked yet, I was fully expecting to look and find photos of Lamborghinis and other such modern monsters. Very happy to see what I saw.

And as Iain said they even inspire me to remember things promised ages ago as with the pics he mentioned

Yours
Inspired and impressed
Melbourne

[bauble]

So old is best that's good news - for some;

[bauble]

And some not so old;

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But th









en again ...;

[bauble]

I blame EB;

[bauble]

It's all his fault;

[bauble]

Rotter;

[E.B]

Originally Posted by bauble

I blame EB;.....

.......It's all his fault;.....

.......Rotter;

You dont have to stay up all night posting images for me you know ..... but I do appreciate it.

And they are beautiful cars, even if I struggle to know what they all are!

[bauble]

Originally Posted by E.B

You dont have to stay up all night posting images for me you know ..... but I do appreciate it.

And they are beautiful cars, even if I struggle to know what they all are!

Sorry EB. Last batch;
1) All Le Mans Replica Frazer Nash.

2) Bugatti, ERA, Bugatti, ERA, ERA, Cognac Special (Basically a GN)

3) a -Talbot leading Aston Martins, with 'Chain Gang' Frazer Nash at rear.
b -Talbot, c -Alfa Romeo, d -Rileys, e -MG, f -Aston Martin.

Hope this helps. (once you get up, of course)

Guess what!

[E.B]

Thanks Bob.... I got the Bugattis and the Astons ERA's and things but the Cognac Special I did not have a clue. Talbots I am getting better with as they feature a bit here. Im getting better at them all generally now though. Sandown Historics in a few weeks time so I will be making a point of looking closely at the early machinery then, camera in hand.
Ten hours ahead here so not bedtime yet, and I tend to be a night owl these days. Dont have dinner much before 10. Anyway I digress. Back to pictures. I'll dig out some F5000's for you
Oh and love the Maserati. (250F?)

[morninggents]

That Maserati is a beautiful looking car and epitomises that era. I was lucky enough to see them race in period, at Silverstone in 1958, but they were becoming uncompetitive by then. The Ferrari 246 of the same period was also a fine looking car.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by morninggents

That Maserati is a beautiful looking car and epitomises that era. I was lucky enough to see them race in period, at Silverstone in 1958, but they were becoming uncompetitive by then. The Ferrari 246 of the same period was also a fine looking car.

Where were you spectating? We might have been rubbing shoulders?

I was at Copse.