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Reinout
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 Posted - 23/10/2023 : 02:56:38
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In 1936, Dutchman Willy Oosten drove a J2 in the Monte Carlo Rally. This is the only photo that I've been able to find. I'd like to make a 43rd scale model of the car and would like to learn more details and color of the car. Also, is the car still around? It had Dutch registration number G-13821 and rally number 79.
Reinout Vogt
Emma
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6556 Posts |
Posted - 23/10/2023 : 08:43:48
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Reinout,
I’m pretty sure that this picture, or one very like it, has appeared on the Forum before although I can’t track it down. My recollection, however, is that the rear tyre was almost flat. Does anyone else recall it? There’s also a reference to it here with the same photo - http://www.basdevoogd.nl/va_0706.htm - but you’ve probably already found that.
Simon J
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wct
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - 23/10/2023 : 20:05:08
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Reinout
This J2 is located in Oakland California. It seems to have been in California since the late 1940's. Art Loeser purchased the J2 in the early 1950's and is at least the 3rd known local owner. The prior two owners used the J2 in racing. The recent prior owner replaced the damaged original engine with the small Ford. The original block is still in the parts pile. Art passed away several months ago. The J2 is now cared for by his son Fred.
The J2 is known to the Register. I can't recall the chassis #, but search on Art Loeser. I do have contact info if you need.
Bill Traill NAMMR.
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wct
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - 23/10/2023 : 20:24:03
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Reinout,
Forgot to mention...
The Ford engine was replaced with a J2 engine and gearbox in the early 1960's. I 'recall' art told me Mr. Steve Dear located an engine and gearbox, rebuilt as needed and shipped to Art.
Bill, NAMMMR
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JohnE
United Kingdom
391 Posts |
Posted - 23/10/2023 : 22:26:47
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J3006
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6556 Posts |
Posted - 23/10/2023 : 22:34:21
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J3006 was, apparently, originally red and, from the photo above, it looks to have been Duotone.
Simon J
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wct
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - 23/10/2023 : 23:59:48
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Art and Fred ~3 years ago
Photo preview is sideways...
Bill Traill
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Nick Feakes
USA
3585 Posts |
Posted - 24/10/2023 : 13:06:21
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Right way up now
Nick
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wct
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - 24/10/2023 : 17:44:49
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Nick,
Thank you.
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Reinout
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - 25/10/2023 : 20:01:29
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Thank you very much for your help, Simon and Bill.
Reinout Vogt
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Simon Johnston
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J2 in 1936 Monte Carlo Rally
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