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Pots
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
 Posted - 17/08/2021 : 22:37:55
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Just a quick note to let folks know that there is a Triple M car currently occupying the rotunda of the RAC Club in Pall Mall. If you are in London and it is of interest pop in and have a look...
It was 90 years ago on Sunday that one of the Earl of Marchs Montlhery midgets, C0253, won the 1931 RAC Tourist Trophy in Belfast, driven by Norman Black. Worth a toast !
The actual car will be on display in the rotunda from the 16th - 31st August with the fabulous Tourist Trophy itself displayed upstairs in the Segrave room. The first time the car and trophy have been together for some time I suspect.
Exciting !
Best wishes, Team Potter.
(Nick, could you help me on the photo sizing please....)
Duncan - your wish is my command. Nick
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Teifion
United Kingdom
145 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2021 : 22:56:47
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A stunning display, v.well done both, great that the trophy's there too - the current Lord March should (at the v.least) take a look.
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/08/2021 : 23:35:32
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Well done, what a very prestigious display and good publicity for our hc MGs.
George
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Ian Grace
USA
661 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2021 : 01:24:35
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| That really is tremendous - thanks for sharing. Can anyone stroll into the club and have a drink? |
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colintf
United Kingdom
1504 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2021 : 05:34:36
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This is fantastic. You, David and Emma must all be really proud.
It's great to see one of our cars getting this sort of recognition
Well done to all involved.
Colin Murrell
PA0786 (D0285 previously)
Photographer for MGCC (LeMans Classic, Oldtimer Grand Prix etc) & MG Motor (BTCC 2012-5)
http://www.triple-mracing.com/ |
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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colintf
United Kingdom
1504 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2021 : 10:04:44
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many thanks for that link Simon!
Colin Murrell
PA0786 (D0285 previously)
Photographer for MGCC (LeMans Classic, Oldtimer Grand Prix etc) & MG Motor (BTCC 2012-5)
http://www.triple-mracing.com/ |
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Pots
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2021 : 10:09:26
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Ian, I suspect not a drink in their bar, I think a quick peek may be more realistic, unless of course you are a member....(I’m not unfortunately !)
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Ian Grace
USA
661 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2021 : 15:49:27
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No, not a member, but I did just join the RAF Club about 20 years after retiring! We'll be staying there a couple of nights next month, after PWP.
I once had a Mk. 1 Cortina which I used RAC Recovery to rescue - possibly a record number of times. I wonder if they'd like to put that on display next? ;-) |
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Robin Hamblett
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2021 : 20:20:38
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Lovely. A nod to Ron Grant, I’m sure he would also be delighted.
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Pots
United Kingdom
120 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2021 : 07:04:24
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Absolutely Robin, very sad that he can not see the car completed having rescued it from its forty odd year hibernation. Ron was such a nice guy, I hope he is looking down happy with the end result.......
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McEvoy
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2021 : 17:49:19
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Also don't forget Charlie Duerdon who campaigned the car in a few events during his many years ownership.
Also pleased that I was involved in the transaction between Charlie's widow and Ron Grant.
I will send Pam Duerden a copy of these pictures.
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Foz
United Kingdom
773 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2021 : 18:44:53
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| Congrats on the display... from the RAT ! |
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Jamie
Canada
218 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2021 : 19:30:22
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Fantastic display in such an impressive setting! Job well done!
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/08/2021 : 20:14:14
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From The Northern Whig , Tuesday, 11 August 1931, showing that it was the Earl of March, and not Goldie Gardner, who brought a spare car (C0263) which was used by Victor Ferguson at Craigantlet.
Simon J
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