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    My pics of Holden 48/215 or FX (can't tell which) these models date between 1948~53

    Not a genuine racecar but this beautifully restored example is a great representation of what locally became the most prolific sedan racers of their era. What makes this particular car really special is its motor, featuring the rare Waggott twincam conversion with triple carbies and enlarged to 2500cc (stock 2.15 Litre OHV). Holdens so equipped could see a doubling of the hp from the standard 60hp to around 120hp, with reasonably similar mph figures. Repco also offered their own twincam 'Highpower Head' for old Holdens, a cheaper and hence more popular conversion that lacked a little in comparison to the exotic Waggott item

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    Old Holdens or the 'Humpy' as these models were known absolutely filled the grids of racetracks downunder and were still a prolific sight on every circuit in the country right up to the late 1960s, with crowds of up to 50,000 people. I still remember watching those old Appendix J touring car races on TV with the inevitable crush n' crash as a gaggle of Humpys attempted the four-lanes-into-one squeeze between the wooden boards of the notorious 'Tunnel of Love' corner at Catalina Park raceway

    This series of Holden was much racier than subsequent models because their lightweight 'Aerobuilt' monocoque bodies gave a kerb weight of under one ton. Used in every type of racing, from stock-standard to highly modified units with ridiculously light swiss-cheese bodyshells and fitted with all kinds of 4-speed gearboxes ex-Riley, MG, Peugeot and Jaguar etc. Their original motors were souped up for a genuine 130+ mph on the big circuits like Bathurst, where a 48-215 won the Easter meeting's feature race (combined Sedan & Sports Car event) as late as 1958 - see colour pic - against a quality field. For topical interest I've included small vintage pics of a sideways Holden (again at Bathurst) and another lightweight at a hillclimb
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    The Latins went mad, with cars like this. Races from Buenos Aires to Lima, or Caracas Venezuela, or Santiago Chile and back. Races from 3000 to 6000 km, full speed on dusty roads. Fangio, was a 'Master' of this races. Most Cars had V8 Engines, with special Heads and 3 Carbs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Odin View Post
    The Latins went mad, with cars like this. Races from Buenos Aires to Lima, or Caracas Venezuela, or Santiago Chile and back. Races from 3000 to 6000 km, full speed on dusty roads. Fangio, was a 'Master' of this races. Most Cars had V8 Engines, with special Heads and 3 Carbs.
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    Do you still have such races?

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    No,
    the last long distant race here in Chile was in 1972, Santiago - Iquique, 2200 km. Later they went only Santiago - La Serena, 550 km.

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    Here are pictures of a GTAM & GTAJ at Francorchamps, taken this year during the SpaItalia event.
    Legends of touring car racing on a legendary circuit,
    Ronny
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    Quote Originally Posted by ALFARONNY View Post
    Here are pictures of a GTAM & GTAJ at Francorchamps, taken this year during the SpaItalia event.
    Legends of touring car racing on a legendary circuit,
    Ronny
    Hi Alfa Ronny!
    Nice to find you here too after getting to know you at www.motorclįssico.pt.
    Your Spaitalia pics are also much enjoyed here!
    Money can't buy you friends, but you do get a better class of enemy.

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    Looks like you really know your stuff Motorsportnerd. I have recently started resin casting for 1/32 and 1/43 scale slot cars. A few friends and I have been disappointed about the lack of Aussie muscle available and so decided to make our own. Sites like this and photos and data from people like yourself have been a great help in getting details and scales correct. Thanks for your effort.

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    Great information on Touring Cars. A couple of years ago I purchased a French Super Tourisme M3 which was one of a team of four run by BMW France. They ran 2.7 litre dry sump 400 hp engines with larger wheels and extended wheel arches. Brakes and suspension set up was 91 DTM spec.There seems to be very little information about on these cars or this series. I think the French were a lot more interested in single seaters and sports cars
    Grelley

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    Mmm??????

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    Quote Originally Posted by grelley View Post
    Great information on Touring Cars. A couple of years ago I purchased a French Super Tourisme M3 which was one of a team of four run by BMW France. They ran 2.7 litre dry sump 400 hp engines with larger wheels and extended wheel arches. Brakes and suspension set up was 91 DTM spec.There seems to be very little information about on these cars or this series. I think the French were a lot more interested in single seaters and sports cars
    Grelley

    H Grelley, the Super Tourisme M3 is a fantastic car, unfortunately we have no series to run these generations of cars ( too recent but old enough)

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackhonda View Post
    Cheers, thanks mate. Got a heap more from 85 thru to the end of the Group A era in Oz in 92, including some from Bathurst 87 and of course both Lakeside and Surfers Paradise (the old one, not the current Indycar track). If anyone is chasing anything in particular feel free to ask and if I can help I will.
    Hi blackhonda could you look through your pics & see if you have any of the 2 Anderson bothers yellow Pinepac cars
    kind regards Pam

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    Quote Originally Posted by pansy_28 View Post
    Hi blackhonda could you look through your pics & see if you have any of the 2 Anderson bothers yellow Pinepac cars
    kind regards Pam
    You've probably alreaady seen these, but there's quite a bit on the history of the Pinepac Mustangs here
    Pinepac1

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    Quote Originally Posted by grelley View Post
    Great information on Touring Cars. A couple of years ago I purchased a French Super Tourisme M3 which was one of a team of four run by BMW France. They ran 2.7 litre dry sump 400 hp engines with larger wheels and extended wheel arches. Brakes and suspension set up was 91 DTM spec.There seems to be very little information about on these cars or this series. I think the French were a lot more interested in single seaters and sports cars
    Grelley
    Hi, Sounds like a real interesting car. What class have you been running it in? Do you have any pictures of it you could post of it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackhonda View Post
    Cheers, thanks mate. Got a heap more from 85 thru to the end of the Group A era in Oz in 92, including some from Bathurst 87 and of course both Lakeside and Surfers Paradise (the old one, not the current Indycar track). If anyone is chasing anything in particular feel free to ask and if I can help I will.
    Hi, I'm looking for photos of the Gibson Skyline GTR's. Do you have any pictures? I really want some interior, engine bay and underside. It seems few people have ever managed to get these.

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    my only pic of the r31 Gibson Skyline GTRs, race eve
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