Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[Lake X Kid]

[Lake X Kid]

Johnny Sanders has got more padding on his left arm, then Carlo Rassini had on both his arms combined.

I guess making the cockpit padded weighted to much, or the crew didn't have enough time to install the padding.

[peterse90]

Attachment 474481

I have nothing to say !

The same...but different.

[FUJIMO]

...nice little tunnel boat models. jackie, since its design is simular to the boat you had, you could paint it like your boat was painted. just an idea.

[GENE LANHAM]

McLaren's home of winners, and manufacturing dream rides for others.



f/

Others??

[GENE LANHAM]

...Gene Lanham, just accidentally came across Kiekhaefer AeroMarine 1 for sale in south Miami(Kendall). Have to show you pictures before they disappear. Very sad state of affairs but wanted to share them quick. Asking price on the original trailer: $8,500.00 dollars on Craigslist...Too far gone for most people. Well...here ya go...

WOW!!!

Exactly a half CENTURY ago I was agonizing about making another cross country trip with an old obsolete BIRD--

I got a phone call--with an offer that I could not refuse--

My life would never be the same---

[techteam]

Attachment 474481

I have nothing to say !

You gonna throw darts at it ??

[STEVERINO]

Fifty years ago today Renato and i were awarded the second place medals in the six Hours of Paris race. I never put the silver medal in my trophy cabinet. It has remained in my workshop since the day i brought it home.

I never had a trophy cabinet Jackie only an attic but still would have been proud to come 2nd in that particular race its one step nearer to first.And another if only you had the big Hodges Cosworth running 2 yrs earlier now that would have changed history and not impossible because i think it could have happened with hindsight what do you think.

[jackiewilson]

I never had a trophy cabinet Jackie only an attic but still would have been proud to come 2nd in that particular race its one step nearer to first.And another if only you had the big Hodges Cosworth running 2 yrs earlier now that would have changed history and not impossible because i think it could have happened with hindsight what do you think.

No, it could not possibly have happened any earlier than it did Steve.
Several mitigating circumstances prevented this.
Internal affairs at COSWORTH’S !
My falling out with Bill Brown.
A piece of luck that happened at the right place, and the right time, with the right person.
Plus, my ability to sell ice cream to eskimos, and the fire I had in my belly in those far off days to prove I did not need a factory ride.

[jackiewilson]

The same...but different.

Bill Brown only ever raced for CARLSBERG in white.
It was Bob Spalding who ran CARLSBERG in Red, then Jenks later on.
Incidentally Its just old age that has made the Miles look cream, it was once white.

[jackiewilson]

The Man himself. Mr, Carlesberg.

[ron54]

Attachment 474451

Theres only one way to start this!!! YOU AIN’T NEVER GONNA BELIEVE THIS “

My eldest grandson Ben owns and produces a monthly magazine called AAH. ALL ABOUT HORSHAM.
A few years ago when he was short of material, he published an article about My son Mark and me.
Last week he recieved this email.

Jackie in the latest issue of “Classic & Sportscar” there is a request details of/ and a picture of SPC 46L. Might this be the same one?

[FUJIMO]

[jackiewilson]

Bought this from ALAN Brown Racing in SHAMLEY for the princely sum of £3,250. But I did a deal with Geoffrey Sizzey the salesman. I gave him three grand cash , a zodiac and a 4hp Mercury.

[FUJIMO]

...how's the arm coming along jack?...