The MotorSport digital archives from 1924 have reports, results and news from which I may draw information about Scottish events and drivers. Written by people with much more knowledge and experience than I have, the Veterans of Scottish Motorsport Association website has some very interesting history of motor sport in Scotland.
There is an interesting article about the post-war Scottish specials which were competing both before and at Winfield. Titled "Day of the Jackal", this Herald story from 1998 is well worth reading.
From the same year the Herald ran an interesting story titled "memorable diversions into history" about pre-war motor sport in Scotland.
There is an interesting article about the post-war Scottish specials which were competing both before and at Winfield. Titled "Day of the Jackal", this Herald story from 1998 is well worth reading.
From the same year the Herald ran an interesting story titled "memorable diversions into history" about pre-war motor sport in Scotland.
A c1919 large format F4.5 16.5cm Tessar lens by Carl Zeiss of Jena mounted on my Nikon D200 clone.
These photographs were shot in colour and adjusted by computer. I wanted to see if I could make fair images with a 100 yr old lens designed for a 6 inch wide plate but cropped over a sensor of less than 1 inch width. With no colour correction and using a telephoto lens hood to minimise flare, the photos are fit for this purpose. In the colour example I had to stand a few car widths back to frame this telephoto shot. It's incredible to see that the lens resolving power allows reading of the Bo'ness Revival Competition number 83 and the dates 31-8-19 and 1-9-19.
the Austin Seven of Colin McLachlan May 2022 Doune Hill Climb
the Porsche 914 of Paul Farrell May 2022 Doune Hill Climb
MV 2543 1498cc. 1932 Aston Martin New International of Jim Campbell September 2022 Bo'ness Hill Climb
A 1932 Le Mans 24-Hour Race works support vehicle which is all the better for its black coachwork as part of the paddock-friendly owners' thorough restoration. The team of 1.5-litre Aston Martins used by the factory for all racing in 1931, 1932 and 1933 is shown.
A 1932 Le Mans 24-Hour Race works support vehicle which is all the better for its black coachwork as part of the paddock-friendly owners' thorough restoration. The team of 1.5-litre Aston Martins used by the factory for all racing in 1931, 1932 and 1933 is shown.
LHD Porsche 356C of Margaret Adey September 2022 Bo'ness Hill Climb
Classy dash and steering wheel of the same 1965 Bahama Yellow Porsche 365C September 2022 Doune Hill Climb.
The 1933 Talbot AV105 driven by William Balfour of Kelso September 2022 Doune Hill Climb.
There's much significant history behind the rare 2960cc. AV105 introduced in 1931 which has an engine grown to twice the size of the earlier 1666cc. 14/45 so designated because of its fiscal 13.9hp rating and actual output of around 45hp. The 105 Talbot is so-called following a discovery that its engine produced 105bhp at 4500rpm., AV being an alphabetical prefix.
There's much significant history behind the rare 2960cc. AV105 introduced in 1931 which has an engine grown to twice the size of the earlier 1666cc. 14/45 so designated because of its fiscal 13.9hp rating and actual output of around 45hp. The 105 Talbot is so-called following a discovery that its engine produced 105bhp at 4500rpm., AV being an alphabetical prefix.
Doune Hill Climb is a great family day out. Not only this premier "King of The Hills" venue where you can visit the paddock, watch each car starting with live timing and then walk up alongside the course without missing the action, but also let the family visit the adjacent Scottish Antiques & Arts Centre as well as Doune Castle and grounds.
Above and below 15th April: The 13th Flying Scotsman Vintage Rally 2023 end of Day 2 rendezvous at the Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club.
Beginning at Firth of Clyde on Friday they travelled south to Northumberland's Slaley Hall Hotel. After leaving Edinburgh on Day 3 some cars were over the Queensferry Crossing by 9am, eventual winners at Gleneagles in the #90 1939 MG TD Supercharged were Paul Crosby (GB) and Ali Procter (GB).
from Scottish Clubman May 1963
March 1950 : Rover produced the first gas-turbine car.
26th May 1950 : Ten years of petrol rationing ended.
1st June 1950 : Petrol went up to around 3/- gallon, it's highest price since 1920.
26th May 1950 : Ten years of petrol rationing ended.
1st June 1950 : Petrol went up to around 3/- gallon, it's highest price since 1920.
"Flying Scotsman" Jimmie Guthrie (23 May 1897 – 8 August 1937) pages from a pre-war scrapbook
1938
1946
1949
LINK to the short YouTube video of the meeting and LINK to more information on #42 Bill Martin. Also entered are J.R. McBain of Chirnside in #6 Alvis and #58 Bugatti driven by W.J. Forrest of Duns.
There are a few more familiar surnames entered however K.A.D. Niven from Fife
in a Salmson caused me to look back, rather than sideways or forward, for sporting relatives in Jim's family.
Leuchars Patrol, Guardbridge Patrol and an interesting book by David Lampe titled
The Last Ditch: Britain's Secret Resistance and the Nazi Invasion Plan are my, perhaps unrelated, findings.
below some advertising from November 1936
in a Salmson caused me to look back, rather than sideways or forward, for sporting relatives in Jim's family.
Leuchars Patrol, Guardbridge Patrol and an interesting book by David Lampe titled
The Last Ditch: Britain's Secret Resistance and the Nazi Invasion Plan are my, perhaps unrelated, findings.
below some advertising from November 1936
unless there are bonnes affaires to be had! LINK
SOME EYECATCHING SURVIVORS
Further history on a 1947 Healey Elliott from Sotheby's Auction at Hershey in 2013 LINK
Mr. S. McLaren at Thirlestane. Perhaps not one that raced at Winfield or Charterhall although two did in 1952 LINK
a shining Scotstoun lassie, she's an Albion but not the later Border Reiver model below
from The Albion Magazine of January 2010
1934 Riley Kestrel
1953 R Type Bentley 41/2 Litre - This is the only Bentley built with this body
WAR IS COMING - BERWICK BE PREPARED!
In the Spring of 1938, Mr Dodds, a prominent grocer and tea merchant, warned
members of the Guild of Commerce that war was coming and Berwick had to be
prepared! But few of Berwick's 12,000 inhabitants were ready to head the warning.
LINK to a very interesting 26 page account of life from 1938 to August 1945
In the Spring of 1938, Mr Dodds, a prominent grocer and tea merchant, warned
members of the Guild of Commerce that war was coming and Berwick had to be
prepared! But few of Berwick's 12,000 inhabitants were ready to head the warning.
LINK to a very interesting 26 page account of life from 1938 to August 1945