The Canadian Hell Drivers thread

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Re: The Canadian Hell Drivers thread

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Harv wrote:Looks like the French like lef-hook Torries.

French Hell Drivers in LJ Toranas in Tasmania in the early 1970's:
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French Hell Drivers in LH or LX Toranas (?) at the Hutt Raceway, Wellington in the 1980's (sponsored by Shell New Zealand):
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Re: The Canadian Hell Drivers thread

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Re: The Canadian Hell Drivers thread

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Very, very cool.

"Atomic Cannon Leap"... love it. I really gotta convince Dave to make those ramps and a cannon :)

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Re: The Canadian Hell Drivers thread

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SunnyTim wrote:Note Blue roof for 'Lucky' Hell Drivers and RED for 'Canadian' Hell Drivers.....Trax got it wrong with the EK models, then again they also did the Premier prototype against my advice too......History Changers due to poor research skills....
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Re: The Canadian Hell Drivers thread

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SunnyTim wrote:Note Blue roof for 'Lucky' Hell Drivers and RED for 'Canadian' Hell Drivers.....Trax got it wrong with the EK models, then again they also did the Premier prototype against my advice too......History Changers due to poor research skills....
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The Prem must be legit. It has it's own Facebook page now :lol: :roll:
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Re: The Canadian Hell Drivers thread

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Photo and text below popped up on FaceBook:
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In 1962 the Canadian Hell Drivers were on a world tour and a performance at the Wagga Showground was part of that tour. While in Australia the team used Holden cars for all their shows so they paid a visit to local dealer Wagga Motors, at that time located at 126 Fitzmaurice St, opposite the Duke of Kent Hotel. (Sharing Museum of the Riverina's photo)

I really, really needs to get me one of those cannons for the FB :mrgreen:

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Re: The Canadian Hell Drivers thread

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Yep , they were there cause I saw them at the showgrounds. Was a big deal!


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Re: The Canadian Hell Drivers thread

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Fantastic images Tim.
Thanks for posting.

I deal with Wagga Motors in my current role with Volvo Group (trucks)

Any interior and under bonnet pics?

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Re: The Canadian Hell Drivers thread

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I want to see the photos of Tim taking it over the stunt ramps :mrgreen: .

Tim's repro truly is a cool car. Any idea where it is now?

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Re: The Canadian Hell Drivers thread

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Recent posting on the HAMB of the Joie Chitwood show reminded me of this thread. 56 Chevs instead of EKs. I reckon the Canadian Hell Driver's cannon was cooler 8)



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