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Ron Grant
United Kingdom
160 Posts |
 Posted - 17/08/2015 : 14:21:28
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Hi all,
In a recent conversation, the above name cropped up as the name of a single seater J type racing car, presumably because it was painted blue.
Can anybody shed any light as to what car this was and if it still survives.
It was evidently turned into a singe seater just pre war.
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Christian H
Germany
58 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2015 : 19:43:42
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A s/c J1 single seater, painted blue, graced the sprints and hillclimbs about 10 years ago - as far as I am aware this car was rebuilt by Len Bull and raced by Anthony Howatt. Havenīt heard of or seen this car for a while. Donīt know whether this is the "blue bottle".
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Ron Grant
United Kingdom
160 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2015 : 15:00:16
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Hi Christian,
I know the car that Len Bull built a few years ago, but I have just realised I did not say that it was built just pre war and was running probably up to the 1950's, so in effect a historic car, am sure some of our more mature members must have heard of it.
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Rodney Green
South Africa
363 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2015 : 15:26:42
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Hi Ron,
A Riley 9 Special raced in the mid '30's was named "Bluebottle". It was from somewhere in the N of England. Is there a connection ?
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Dolts
United Kingdom
1129 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2015 : 15:33:31
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Wasn't there a J Single seater, One of speed record holders, sold last year. I recall a photo of Jeremy Hawke driving? JMH you out there?
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Dolts
United Kingdom
1129 Posts |
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Ron Grant
United Kingdom
160 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2015 : 15:59:05
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Hi All,
This pic is of the John Bannell car which is again a pretty modern creation, although with obviously a good modern history.
Not the one I am "looking" for.
Ron |
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JMH
United Kingdom
911 Posts |
Posted - 18/08/2015 : 20:03:38
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But it also had a pre-war trials history too.
It didn't sell at Brightwells.
JH
As to the mystery s/s "bluebottle", I have a pic of an unknown J type s/s that might fit the bill. I'll dig it out next time I venture into the cave. |
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tjackson
Australia
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Dolts
United Kingdom
1129 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2015 : 06:56:47
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the Beer J3 ?
J3751
From the link
Mark Dolton
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JMH
United Kingdom
911 Posts |
Posted - 21/08/2015 : 14:57:20
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This was the photo I was thinking of, however it's a 2-seater rather than s/s. Interesting though.
JH
Anyone recognise the car?
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Colin Butchers
United Kingdom
1487 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2015 : 09:56:04
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Any idea of the venue Jeremy ?
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O.Thomas
United Kingdom
755 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2015 : 10:30:26
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| I think its Bruton Colin? There's a photo in exactly same place on the front of an old T register YB. I'll check , Oliver |
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Simon
United Kingdom
449 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2015 : 15:41:19
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Looks very pre-war except for what looks like an early 50's Morris Minor in the shed behind the 2 Duffel coated chaps. RV is a Portsmouth number.
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