Some mail from enthusiasts
Information of interest:
Dear Jim,
Sam Tingle residing in Zimbabwe has a mountain of information
on both the Repco Brabham driven by Denny Hulme in 1967 then
by Jochen Rindt 1968 SA Grand Prix followed by Sam Tingle
who raced the South African Formula 1 series right up to
January 1970 which included the 1969 South African Grand Prix
when the car finished 7th. The car is still owned by Sam Tingle
and resides in the Donnington Car museum. It must be one
of the few car engine combinations to compete over 3 years
competitive Formula one. The LDS Repco which competed in
the 1968 Grand Prix resides proud of place in Sam Tingles bar
at his house surrounded with South African motor racing
history from 1947 to 1970.
Unfortunately Sam Tingle is not yet accessible on the
Internet in Zimbabwe but I could give you any information
required on these cars or other Repco Brabhams driven in
the South African series of that great era.
Regards J. A. Tingle
rae@global.co.za
Another from South Africa.
Re - bt24 championship winning car in 67
Driven by Denny Hulme. Sam Tingle has contacted me in connection with
this car and that you might require further information on this chassis
please e mail me at epinto@iafrica.com. I was the mechanic of this car
from 1968 to 1970 were it was demolished in CAPE TOWN. It took me four
years to rebuild it in my spare time it was then placed in the Rembrandt
Museum till 1989. I then brought it back to Cape Town and it took one
year to completely rebuild once again and was then sent to England to
Donnington museum were it lives today in immaculate conndition and is a
runner.
my best regards
Eduardo Manuel Da Silva Pinto
(better known as Eddie Pinto)
Perhaps someone can help?
Dear Jim,
We are interested in any information on Ron Tauranac and his career.
The local primary school - Fassifern Public School, Fassifern NSW 2283
is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year. Ron was a former pupil
of the school in the 1930's. The only things we can find are a few
mentions in Repco-Brabham pages on the net.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time,
Greg Trotter
Greg.Trotter@hunterlink.net.au
Some Bits?
Jim,
I don't know if you can help me? I own a Brabham BT21C, but I need a new
frame. Is there anyone out there that is remaking BT21 frames?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
John Wehrheim
Norcross, Georgia
770-417-1319
wehrheim@bellsouth.net