I received word that Pat Moss passed away recently but can not find any official announcement. She was one of the best rally drivers from the late 50''s -...
Yes, it is true, she died on 14th October after a long illness. Obituary here: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article4964575.ece Chris...
I recently acquired a Sunbeam with a set of Lafayette rally instruments in the location of the cubby box. It is a really nice setup with two pairs. I am trying...
Steve, Can't tell for sure from the photos since there is NOT a close up of the odometers in the group which I found, but I would make the comment that since ...
Walt, This is great information. When I return home tonight I will try and take clear photos of the units. It really is a clever setup. I wish I had the...
Okay, lads! I have just heard from my TSD navigator, Russ Kraushaar, about his adventures in the Mount Hood rally, a full-on stage rally-with ...
Satch Carlson
satch@...
Oct 21, 2008 8:56 pm
1891
Walt, I have added a few more images the photo section under "Sunbeam Alpine". Hopefully you can view these clear enough to see the Lafayette stamping on the...
In all my research I've never seen "Lafayette" listed in any rally book as a supplier of rally equipment. After looking at the photos I think Walt is correct,...
and quite possibly using a Stevens inline sending unit with cam driven micro switch. I used one of those in my early days. Jay Nemeth-Johannes 3420 Riverside...
In 40 years in and out of the sport and twenty years of buying and selling old rally equipment, I never heard of Lafayette rally equipment. I tend to agree...
Lenpicton@...
Oct 22, 2008 1:03 am
1895
All very good information. I hadn't seen any Lafayette instruments either which had prompted the question. The system looks well built and thought out. I...
A few years ago I found an Alpine in Scotland which featured the factory aluminum doors, hood and, at one time probably the trunk lid (but the car had been hit...
Why not join www.classicrallychat.com and see if anybody comes up with anything Regards Geoff ... From: historicrally@yahoogroups.com...
Geoff Cooper
gwcooper@...
Oct 22, 2008 12:35 pm
1898
I posted to the rallychat.com early last year and some good information popped up. In fact, that's how I found the first image of HOP750. Somebody suggested...
I would almost bet money that this is the source of the counters. http://www.lafayetteevaluation.com/default.asp The rest of what I see in the photo looks like...
Hi all, Those of you particularly interested in marathon rallies might be interested in a couple of items I have just put on ebay. First is a rally booklet...
Hello list members, Received this note via my semi-dormant site: VintageRally.net. Anyone interested? = = = = = I have a collection of Rally ephemera that I...
Tim, I WANT the Ford RS stuff, the Ford press releases, the 1972 production range, anything Ford. I call it MINE! Hook me up brother! Thanks, Norm Murdock ... ...
Also you could go to www.classicrallychat.co.uk it won't take much effort to join. I am sure there are people ready to grab what you have got. Second thoughts...
Geoff Cooper
gwcooper@...
Mar 7, 2009 8:26 am
1904
A Kearfott Rally Computer just went on Ebay for US $876.66!! I didn't think they would get the $200 starting price. The last two that showed up ('99-'01) went...
I know this is not a vintage car, but still he is part of the greater Rallye Community out there. Joe Ackerman of ITN / Into The Night Rallye Team reported his...
According to "Old Stager", the HRCR's excellent magazine, there has been another 240Z rally victory this year! Nigel and Paula Broderick won the Nile Trial,...
Hello, Might anyone have any information or knowledge of mid-late 1970 - early 1980 Interton products? I acquired a 1980 Alpina B7 turbo coupe 7yrs ago and one...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the historicrally group. File :...
historicrally@yahoogr...
May 20, 2009 8:10 pm
1911
This just came in. If correct, what a shame. I know many LBCers that have nothing but the best to say about John Twist and University Motors. --Scott...
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