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:: [ SVVS GALLERY
OF MEMBER'S CARS ]
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There are now in
excess of 3,000 photographs on this site of SVVS
and
other vehicles. Photos of
most of the cars can be seen via the Venue summary pages and
specific Event pages on: Recent Venues Pages
, or
if you require HELP or INFORMATION on any car or make, or identification
of cars from old photographs, you could try
our Web
Assistance Pages. There are now a number of Gallery pages which
contain changing sets of Photographs taken by Members. This Page containing GALLERY 1, of some Members
Cars, is currently under construction.
(Click on picture to enlarge)
MEMBERS CARS:
1955
Connaught Formula 1 owned by Michel Gosset
One of six Connaught Formula 1 cars built with an Alta 4 cylinder
2.5l engine to be raced in the British Grand Prix at Aintree. By
end of 1955 was fitted with a Jaguar D type engine for the Tasman
series in New Zealand. Re-purchased by Connaught and
re-fitted with an Alta engine for Monaco in 1957. Purchased at
Connaught closure auction by Bernie Ecclestone. Rebuilt with
streamline bodywork & Jaguar engine in 1990. |
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MEMBERS CARS:
1950
Delow Mk 1 owned by Nick Woollett
Dellows were made in Alvechuch, Birmingham, between 1948-50,
using missile tubing and mainly Ford parts, and
were successful trials and rally cars. This car was supplied to a freighter
captain who had it aboard for
overseas use. Uprated for long distance trials with a Cortina 1600E
engine/gearbox, springs, hydraulic brakes and 15/16"
wire wheels. Used for MCC and ACTC trials. Additional
pics here. Dellow
Register here. |
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MEMBERS CARS: 1934 Aston Martin Sports Saloon owned by Keith Piper
The only remaining 1.5 litre Aston Martin saloon in the UK. Fully restored in 1993 and it won the AMOC Concours two days
after completing the 1500 mile RAC EuroClassic Rally. Car has also
been across USA where it won class at the world famous
Pebble Beach Concours just after having completed a non-stop 2000
mile run from Vancouver. Keith has also done the
'Peking', and is the Chairman of
the Aston Martin Owners Club. |
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MEMBERS
CARS :
1913 Ford Model T Skiffy
owned by David Lockett
This unusual Ford Model T was built by
David's great uncle Thomas de Quincey. The body has an ash frame
with mahogany planking secured with brass screws. Originally
destined as a boat for eldest son, (killed in flying accident) was
completed as a car body for next son. Partially dismantled during
last war and engine used for other purposes. Inherited on
understanding it is to remain in family. Got back old regn. |
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VSCC Welsh
Weekend 2002 : 1924 Humber 8HP owned by John Kirkby
SVVS's David Woodburn was in
Wales marshalling at Light Car and Edwardian Section of the VSCC's
Welsh Weekend which involved driving tests or a rally on the
Saturday and a 10 hill trial on the Sunday. David noted that John
Kirkby of the SVVS was also attending and took this photo of the
Humber just before it embarked on Hill 4. David left before the
final results were declared so didn't find out John's final
placing. |
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