Porsche went from an old shed after the War to something a trifle more sophisticated in recent times. I know which I'd prefer.
Your Golden Epoch?
Most motor racing folk look back to their favourite eras from time to time because we have brains that store memories. Like all 'disciplines' motor sport, in all its forms, has gone through highs and lows, but even during troughs, we can often reflect on something that has been stored in our minds with affection.
As usual your views and images will always be of great interest. And thanks.
A few memory joggers below.
As usual your views and images will always be of great interest. And thanks.
A few memory joggers below.
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A 1:5-scale model built by Porsche, predominantly for wind-tunnel testing.
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Porsche couldn't afford to employ advertising agencies during the first half of the 1950s, so Ferry's secretary doubled as a model for the 356.
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The late Barrie Williams (left, nearest the camera) was a most popular driver in British club racing circles for many years. His exuberant driving style always provided great entertainment, and Barrie loved playing to the crowds.
I knew him well and can only assume that he never made it into the 'big time' because he only rarely stopped clowning around, which could become very wearing. A little bit of 'Whizzo', as he was known, went a very long way indeed.
I knew him well and can only assume that he never made it into the 'big time' because he only rarely stopped clowning around, which could become very wearing. A little bit of 'Whizzo', as he was known, went a very long way indeed.
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Often campaigned at British hillclimb events, Joe Fry in his Freikaiserwagen - one of the most painfully noisy racing cars ever made.
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Mike Hailwood's Gulf car - 917-026 - after an altercation with an Alfa at Le Mans, 1970.
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Three cars from Group C days which I still miss. Struggle to believe it was so long ago.
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I saw Williams race countess times over the years and he was good value for money.
Here are a few of my snaps from Goodwood 2006 when he raced the 4WD Ferguson.
David
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Wizzo was a special friend to the Droop Snoot Group as he won the infamous Snoot Race at Thruxton in 1974. He'd often show up at our events and at our 25th Anniversary dinner I sat between him and Pentti Airikkala, and didn't stop laughing for almost three hours!
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A 936 undergoing prep.
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'Moby Dick' fresh from the paintshop.
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A Porsche 2000 GS-GT at the Nurburgring, 1963. This is another car I've never seen modelled in slot form.
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The first 936 - before it 'grew' a goblin hat.
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Oh yes, I've seen it numerous times. You should have heard Wizzo and Gerry going on about it in later years.
'But you cut the corner!'
'Yeah, that was because you were about to shove me off!'
'I was full chat at the time, I had to take that line!'
'You picked the wrong car mate, I was still at 9/10ths!'
etc etc.
"Allo, allo, allo, you can't park your car there, Sir."
A bit of a pile-up at Le Mans, 1937.
A bit of a pile-up at Le Mans, 1937.
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