Greetings,
An elaborate collection of largely web-sourced photographs of the 1966-1972 SCCA Trans Am, and quite comprehensive. Some images are out of order or miscaptioned, but real 'one stop shopping' utility for you needn't lose images across websites that closely compliment each other on a race-by-race basis. See:
http://gwadagone.fotki.com/trans-am-racing1966/
M.K.
...I would say that it is wise and proper to give credit to those people whose work (photos, text, knowledge, etc) that you might be using. Always best to use as much of your own stuff as possible and not take from elsewhere.
Thanks for the link, Mike. Some really great photos there and I was surprised to see me in there as well (green arrow) as well as my parents and younger brother.
With kind thanks to Justin McCutcheon for bringing this to my attention,
Previously I'd posted a link to the David Friedman Collection maintained by the Benson Ford Research Center at The Henry Ford. Then it had just been launched, with but a rudimentary taste afforded concerning just what might be sampled - presumably on-site or via correspondence with archivists on the scene. The later is still very much possible of course, but I didn't monitor matters to fully understand and/or appreciate how much is now simply up and accessible for little effort made. Now a very enviable and powerful resource - a very mature and web-friendly archive waiting for you to inspect in detail. Do see:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thehenryford/collections/72157628488413505/
Mike K.
P.S. Afford them feedback consistent with correcting errors of classification and identification made to help sort matters out. As this was written, the '69 Mission Bell 250 file was actually from '68. Also say THANK YOU!
Some interesting cars there, wonder where they are now. The rear engine Mustang looked like a bad idea. I feel dirty from watching it, think I will take a shower.
Boys,
Here is another T/A site some of you may find interesting:
http://puppyknuckles.com/vintage-iron-historic-trans-am-cars-road-racing-lime-rock/
Enjoy!
Have you ever had any success with a "Request resource" for a Hi Res version from them (Peterson)?
that 68RS Z engine shot has a lot of great details to offer.
JIM
Even though it came up with over 900 pages I went through them all, but not in one night.LOL Yes Jon, let us please not lose you to the internet. We want you to come back at some point. ;D
...oh, and another discovery and apparently just uploaded. Super 8 footage of the hard fought '68 Meadowdale Trans-Am contest as posted by Greg Doerr. Accessible via:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltof03Knlm0
Mike K./Swede70
Michael has restored and vintage-raced many old Trans- Am cars - see Maeco Motorsports.
Haven't seen him lately so don't know what he is doing now.
Robert
Greetings,
Follow the link to view a period Super 8 film containing footage from the '68 Lime Rock as well as Bryar Trans-Am events. Uploaded by Chris Gilman. Although a bit headache inducing for running quickly in terms of frames per second, it's terrific...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZz2AJ_mpRA&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2KTdgUICqIqWUTIMSbkGCYeufS7-Z-gPXc1QedGGrv4MH3iHO3SNmP2zE
Mike K./Swede70
Greetings,
I didn't bother to mention the 1969 Donnybrooke Trans-Am content given I thought it was known. Attached is a YT link to a stretch of the same likely in excess of the total content sampled within the Carfilms.com product line, this or the older VHS The History of the Trans-Am Series 1966-1992 produced by J.B. Heimann Productions. The J.B. Heimann history of the series was rereleased on DVD some time back and is easy enough to find (if not everyone has it). Anyhow, consider reviewing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdKWMq0GKT4
A while ago I posted a link to the same on a FB Historic Trans-Am group page and raised ire of someone who apparently had a hand in the production of such, although I wish he would have afforded information consistent with securing a licensed full-length copy given I and others would surely like a copy. I deleted my post, although perhaps I should have pursued details consistent with firming up who was responsible for capturing the footage and producing what was seen? Perhaps in time this information will be found or will surface. Thanks...
P.S. For a time it's my understanding that copies of Four Hands on the Wheel were sold Autobooks and Aerobooks in Burbank, CA. The fortunate few gathered copies thus, while rare screenings (likely utilizing examples of the actual film) are mentioned online, typically tied to themed lectures. Beyond this the trail grows cold. M.K.
Mike K./Swede70