Hi, thought it would be a good idea to start a new thread about the relatively new Historic Formula Vee Category, it is already thriving in N.S.W and QLD and is on its way in victoria. Anyway, if you have any stories, info on unknown or known cars, used to have one, or want one put up a post........
HappyDaze 路
When I was racing a Vee, over 40 years ago, the idea of Historic Formula Vee would have seemed absurd.馃榿
The idea now looks fine. I hope the standard of driving and car preparation is maintained at a high level.
Cheers, Greg
stagvee40 路
Thank for the reply Greg, probably would of! its ironic but anything even remotly related to a VW seems to have a dedicated following! What sort of Vee did you race? and yes the competition is still as feirce as ever up in N.S.W. , and the cars just seem to keep on getting better!馃槈
stagvee40 路
I am trying to put up a picture of my 1979 Stag vee that my dad and i are restoring so keep a look out.......
P.S Greg, I love your no.8 Beetle, i saw it at winton a couple of years ago, and it was flying!!!!!!馃榿
HappyDaze 路
stagvee40 wrote:Thank for the reply Greg, probably would of! its ironic but anything even remotly related to a VW seems to have a dedicated following! What sort of Vee did you race? and yes the competition is still as feirce as ever up in N.S.W. , and the cars just seem to keep on getting better!馃槈
My Vee was an Elfin, chassis # 6821.
sander288 路
I'll post some pics of the Tasman racing when I get internet back at home.
the standard I would say is pretty good; but David Cutts was well ahead that whole weekend even in the wet (very wet)
Elfin 6821 is currently MIA ... Barry Collins (up near Newcastle way) owned it in the late 90's and sold it to some guy in Paddington in Sydney and it has been seen since.
Regards,
Ian
stagvee40 路
Hi, Oh i wasn't sure if you had already set up one like this, ah well i guess you will probably have heard of all the cars that will pop up......ahhh well i guess there is allways new members.馃檪
Elfin 6821 is currently MIA ... Barry Collins (up near Newcastle way) owned it in the late 90's and sold it to some guy in Paddington in Sydney and it has been seen since.
Regards,
Ian
Hi Ian,
Have checked out the above links, and found a couple of pics of my old Elfin.
There are some photos in both where I may be able to help with I.D. s.
Sent emails, but perhaps to the wrong address. Let me know if I can help.
Elfin 6821 in Paddington ? Hey Shaun, do you think you could find it for me? That would be nice if I could get my old Vee back. Keep your ear to the ground, mate..........you never know. 馃憤馃憤
Cheers, Greg
Sides 路
HappyDaze wrote:Elfin 6821 in Paddington ? Hey Shaun, do you think you could find it for me? That would be nice if I could get my old Vee back. Keep your ear to the ground, mate..........you never know. 馃憤馃憤
Cheers, Greg
Go on Shaun... you know you can find it !!!
The mind boggles at just what toys Greg might swap you for it...
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sander288 路
Hey Greg will keep an eye out and ask around at Bathurst next weekend with the aus champ vees' racing
stagvee40 路
Hi All,
As a follow up to the Tasman Meetong which saw around 22? Cars compete, I just thought id let everyone know that there will be three Cars competing at the VHRR hillclimb at Rob Roy on the 1st of May, make sure you come along and check it out.
Cheers, Grant.
BrisDubba 路
Am keen for those photos, I have had two vees - both of which were 73-74 stags - which I always thought were the best looking of the models around - not that it is supposed to be about the looks.
Peter
stagvee40 路
Do you know what those Stags are up to? Mine is a 1979 Stag, raced mainly in victoria.........
stagvee40 wrote:Do you know what those Stags are up to? Mine is a 1979 Stag, raced mainly in victoria.........
BrisDubba wrote:Am keen for those photos, I have had two vees - both of which were 73-74 stags - which I always thought were the best looking of the models around - not that it is supposed to be about the looks.
Peter
Hi Peter I know the two Formula Vee's you owned.
One is Tony Paynter's car (below) the Orange one No.5.
The other is Alan Don's car (the Green Stag).
Regards,
Ian Lee
Ps: Took me a sec to find out though.
sander288 路
Photos from the HSCRA's summer meet at Wakefield
(sorry theres not more shot the images are too large to upload online after I got a new SLR, using imageshack at least)
Good stuff, i will try and get a few photos up of some vees at historic rob roy hillclimb after sunday...............
Grant
stagvee40 路
Hi evereyone, have a look at the Victorian Historic Racing Register (VHRR) websit under photos for some rob roy pics.
chequer57 路
Wow,
Shame the pics are so small.
Good to see a Historic Formula Vee or two at some Hill Climbs in Vic.
countrypiper 路
I'm rebuilding a Mko Mk1 for use later this year. Where would I find a pattern for a Mako Mk1 windscreen? There is a guy here in Canberra who can cut me a new windscreen from polycarbonate using a laser cutter - but I need a pattern. If someone has a Mk1 and can use some brown paper to mark out the shape of their windscreen and then fold that up and send it to me in the mail, I'd be very appreciative. Please e-mail me for details. Thanks.
HappyDaze 路
Try Frank Kleinig - he built the Mako.......0408 219 496
chequer57 路
Hi,
I think is o/s on holidays at the moment (could be wrong), you'll probably get to talk to Daniel K. Might be an idea to come up to Eastern Creek for the HSRCA meeting on the 25-26 Jun and have a chat to the Historic Formula Vee guys. Greg Stott should have his Mako there you might be able to get a pattern of that or ask how it got his one made.
Greg Mako at Ringwood with wide rims !!!
Regards,
Ian
tassupervee 路
Hey Ian
Does my old Elfin still get around?
Cheers
E
chequer57 路
Hi Evan,
Big John Mc still has it, last I heard he was getting an original Elfin body and it's old body was in Sydney.
Not seen any photo of John running it at Wakefield he has been running the Wilco in the G.E.A.R. meetings but I assume it will get there soon.
Regards,
Ian
stagvee40 路
Just found this on E-bay, whilst not Historic (just) may be of interest.
Does anyone know anything about the ex- David Eyre Walker C.M.S formula vee? As we have just bought the car down here in Victoria (My Dad and I) on behalf of my Grandpa. All we know is that at some stage between 1974 and 1979 the chassis was either written off or just replaced with something more substantial, and a strange custom body put on. We believe that it had run with an elfin body with a square style Malmark nose up until the chassis change. Any info would be much appreciated.
Regards Grant
stagvee40 路
On sunday was the multiclub hillclimb at Bryant Park (moe vic.) It was a great day and we had 5 vee's entered. The next multiclub hillclimb is on the 17th of july, all you need is a 2S liscense which you can get online or through the mail (see cams web) a helmet your car and membership to a car club (bring your membeship card). If anyone wants the supp regs:
So get your vee out and come and have a great day.
Cheers.
stagvee40 路
Hi eveyone,
The next multiclub hillclimb at bryant park is on this sunday, no charge to get through the gates and the canteen is open, so come have a look. We have a few vee's entered a a couple of volksies usually turn up for a run to.
Hope to see you there,
Regards, Grant
chequer57 路
Andrew and Julian seemed to made it regularity at Winton FOS next year 馃槈 for you ?
stagvee40 wrote:Hi eveyone,
The next multiclub hillclimb at bryant park is on this sunday, no charge to get through the gates and the canteen is open, so come have a look. We have a few vee's entered a a couple of volksies usually turn up for a run to.
Hope to see you there,
Regards, Grant
stagvee40 路
Absolutely getting on the track next year, dad just dosent want me to beat him!
Quixotic 路
Hi Ian.......
That's it....... I have decided to sell my "New" Vee and buy a Historic Vee. But what to buy? a Group Va Vee?, I'll admit I like the look of the Mk1 Makos, and I used to own a Nimbus which I liked, or will I go for a Group Vb car such as a Mk2 Mako, or a NG Elfin, or possibly one of the more obscure one offs such as the Boekhorst, or even the Kingfischer that lives down here in Adelaide?
Very much undecided.
The only problem being that here in SA there are only one or two other Historic Vees. This would mean that I would have to race interstate to Race......... Hmmmmmmm Decisions, decisions.......
Regards,
John
chequer57 路
Historic Formula Vee's are out and about this weekend 30 June & 1 July 2012 at the HSRCA meeting at Eastern Creek.
If you're at an end and have your winter woolies on come out to the creek and have a peek.