The Ford Barn

updraught · 04-04-2023, 02:57 AM

Having just had the F1 Grand Prix here last weekend and F1 seemingly gaining new new interest from the Netflix series "Drive to Survive".
Thought I'd have a look at some old videos. The 1934 one is interesting as it was obviously a changing of the guard technically and politically.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvwZLaKapjQ
and
The "History of Motor Racing 1915-1929" in two parts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Huim_kZpxg

nkaminar · 04-04-2023, 07:22 AM

Thanks for the links. Some great footage. Where are these cars now? And why aren't they in my garage?

ModelA29 · 04-04-2023, 01:08 PM

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The winning cars were saved by the manufacturers. The losers were robbed of useful parts and junked. Some amateur cars have survived. I had a T board track racer that was built and raced in the bay area of CA. It had been restored and competed in the first 18 Monterey Historic races. F1 is gaining fans is due to Liberty Entertainment wanting to turn it into a cash cow. They've invested a lot and want a big return. I liked the shots of Monaco the oldest F1 track still in use - every 2 years they run a historic race there next one is 2024 - still enough time to save some $$$ to go - it's pricey. https://www.monacograndprixhistoric.com/

04-04-2023, 02:57 AM	#1
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 1,971	OT: 1934 Grand Prix Having just had the F1 Grand Prix here last weekend and F1 seemingly gaining new new interest from the Netflix series "Drive to Survive". Thought I'd have a look at some old videos. The 1934 one is interesting as it was obviously a changing of the guard technically and politically. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvwZLaKapjQ and The "History of Motor Racing 1915-1929" in two parts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Huim_kZpxg

04-04-2023, 07:22 AM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: OT: 1934 Grand Prix Thanks for the links. Some great footage. Where are these cars now? And why aren't they in my garage? __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 04-04-2023 at 07:27 AM.

04-04-2023, 01:08 PM	#3
ModelA29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: SoCal Posts: 591	Re: OT: 1934 Grand Prix Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The winning cars were saved by the manufacturers. The losers were robbed of useful parts and junked. Some amateur cars have survived. I had a T board track racer that was built and raced in the bay area of CA. It had been restored and competed in the first 18 Monterey Historic races. F1 is gaining fans is due to Liberty Entertainment wanting to turn it into a cash cow. They've invested a lot and want a big return. I liked the shots of Monaco the oldest F1 track still in use - every 2 years they run a historic race there next one is 2024 - still enough time to save some $$$ to go - it's pricey. https://www.monacograndprixhistoric.com/