Stock Car 15R early 70s (Read 8,521 times)

[YankeeClipper10H]

I have an old Rotorua stock car that raced out of Paradise Valey Raceway 1971 to 1975.

Initially had an "Angle Box" body and later a Hillman Husky body 1973 to 1975. The Husky body was painted red. Driver was Bruce Young from Whakatane.

I have a few photos but would like to see more. Anything would be appreciated.

[wal86]

[pallmall]

Posting for YankeeClipper10H. The car as it was a couple of weeks ago ready for restoration.

[Wangas]

Looks pretty good at the moment

[pallmall]

Latest progress photos from YankeeClipper10H, starting to look like a nicely restored car.

[4stree]

Hell that looks neat, You are doing a great job there. Good to see them still around.

[YankeeClipper10H]

Thanks for posting the photos pallmall, very much appreciated. Still much work to do with the present task being to set up the 3.3 Cresta engine and gearbox. Also painting of the frame and chassis in yellow as per original colour scheme.

It took me years to find the exact body (mid 50s Hillman Husky) but thanks to very popular NZ trademeing site one was eventually located in the Hawkes Bay during 2006.

The body had at least 6" (150mm) cut off the bottom to make it sit correctly on the chassis.

Steering wheel is Ford Anglia, pedal box is Hillman Hunter.

Front end is Dodge.

Fabricated box section chassis is date stamped 1972 so I guess that was when it was made.

Will update the thread as more progress is made.

Yes these old cars do look great Rover8 - the more we can find the better.

I used to watch this car race when I lived in Rotorua and to have it today is fantastic. This is my third historic/classic stockcar and looks like being the best one so far.

Huge appreciation to Don Scott (Scotty) for the excellent work on the car. I'm happy. ;D

[enforcer]

I seemed to remeber a owen coppins driving the car at one stage ??

[YankeeClipper10H]

Yep, that right. Thats a picture of it with the Anglia body. Were Owen Coppins and Mark Bennett the same person???

[enforcer]

I have an old (not very good )photo of your car,taken in forrest lake pits prior to a mixed team race ak and rot v hamilton,parked next to it is #22 with the same chassis coloring yellow,white barrel catcher,blackbullbar,white wheels,any clues

[YankeeClipper10H]

15R was Barry Young. His brother Doug Young raced 22R which is the car you have described in the photo. They were both of similar design and of the same colour scheme although at one point 22R ended up with a gold coloured chassis. The body on 22R was a Viva I think. Would be great to see the photo.

[enforcer]

As soon as i can work athe scanner its yours

[enforcer]

Sorry to take so long,cant work the scanner,if you have a postal address will send copy of pic,

[YankeeClipper10H]

Thanks, have just sent you a personal message with my details.

[jnr888]

have been told bruce is the maintainance man at quality bakers riri street rotovegas my old mans freind and im shure if you wanted to call in there he would love a trip down memory lane and will have heaps of photos from that era hope this helps

[maljap]

Still trying to find history when Owen owned Does anyone know Owens contact ?

[gary247]

I note some people are trying to locate Owen Coppin regarding his old car 15 R.

If you want to send me your phone n.o I can pass this on. I know Owen is keen to see whats happened to his car.

Cheers

gary on behalf of Owen

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[maljap]

Good morning I own it now and its not to far off being finished from its resto. My name is Malcolm Ward and contact numbers are 07 3868137 or 0274425683

[YankeeClipper10H]

As at 25 April 2010

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[maljap]

Owen has made contact with me so thanks to the people who helped make that happen