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Got an hour or so to spare? Vintage sports and racing car photos

Started by .., Mon 01, Sep 2014, 11:12:32

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Patrick

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Mon 01, Sep 2014, 15:38:35
Great pics of some great cars ! Keep em coming.

The first few pics initially I thought were of a Model D Chevrolet, but, a couple things weren't right. Glad the make of vehicle was included, couldn't have slept tonite without it. But, that engine has a push rod problem doesn't it, I wonder if anyone found it.

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Mon 01, Sep 2014, 16:14:41
Quote from: Patrick on Mon 01, Sep 2014, 15:38:35
Great pics of some great cars ! Keep em coming.

The first few pics initially I thought were of a Model D Chevrolet, but, a couple things weren't right. Glad the make of vehicle was included, couldn't have slept tonite without it. But, that engine has a push rod problem doesn't it, I wonder if anyone found it.

65 pages and a bunch of videos embedded. Should keep you busy for a while.

Mark it as a rainy day web thread.

jwinker

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Mon 01, Sep 2014, 19:07:43
I'm a big vintage-racing fan, very cool pictures!

I'll also share a story I found this summer after the death of James Garner. Along with some outstanding pictures, this is a vintage racing story that deserves sharing.

http://www.sportscardigest.com/1969-24-hours-of-daytona-james-garner/

My friend had a Triumph GT6 entered in the race and he and his crew were on an extremely limited budget for the event. They didn't even have enough money for hotel rooms so they planned to camp out in the paddock at the Speedway sleeping in and around their vehicles.

Daytona in late January and February can get quite cold and damp at night. On one particular night my friend was in his sleeping bag which was on an aluminum lounge chair next to his vehicle.

During the night a cold, damp fog rolled in off the Atlantic Ocean and by early morning my friend was covered in dew and he was cold to the bone.

Mr. Garner was an early riser and left his trailer as the sun was coming up drinking a hot cup of coffee to keep warm. He was on his way to the garage area when he noticed this fellow in the lawn chair who was just beginning to wake up.

Garner went back his trailer and got another cup of coffee and gave it to my friend who by now was awake and flabbergasted that this celebrity was bringing him a much needed cup of hot coffee.

BF

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Mon 01, Sep 2014, 19:51:33
That was awesome.   :cooldude:

Only got about half way through before my finger got tired of scrolling.  Bookmarked it for later.  

Alot of English cars in there.  

I used to own a '71 Triumph GT6+ pre-wife & kids.  Had a '66 MGB after wife and the first kid.  

Both cars where baby sh!t brown btw.  The Triumph came that way from the factory....the MGB had been repainted that color. 

Doubt I could still fit in the Triumph anymore, but I'd love to still own it.  
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flsix

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Mon 01, Sep 2014, 20:23:54
Bookmarked for later study.
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