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Solved TGF-237: Gerry Bath Pegasus, 1951, at Naish Hillclimb.
« on: October 18, 2013, 09:32:59 AM »
For a point I need: the name of the man who made this car, when, how was it called, and where was this picture taken...too many things?  No, when you find him, you'll have everything.
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Re: TGF-237
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2013, 03:00:06 PM »
Is this car built for racing under the 750MC formula?
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Re: TGF-237
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2013, 03:05:36 PM »
No, I undersand it was bigger than 750cc, but anyway it was not built to take part in that Formula.

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Re: TGF-237
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2013, 04:42:27 AM »
Pros' time.

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Re: TGF-237
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2013, 06:45:01 AM »
Ford 1172 s/v engine ?
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Re: TGF-237
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2013, 06:46:17 AM »
Ford 1172 s/v engine ?
Yes, Ford Ten engine.

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Re: TGF-237
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2013, 12:24:10 PM »
Did the constructor/driver become famous for making cars?
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Re: TGF-237
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2013, 01:08:26 PM »
Not at all! Anyway he didn't produced this car only.

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Re: TGF-237
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2013, 12:13:45 PM »
His name was Gerry Bath, and the car was called Pegasus. It was built from the basis of a Triumph Super Seven chassis, with running gear from Ford and Austin parts, and powered by a Ford 10hp engine. He originally intended to fit a Raleigh V-twin motor! It competed in hillclimbs, sprints and races during 1951/52. The article on the internet does not state exactly where the photo was taken , but I think it was Naish hillclimb - the road looks too narrow to be a racing circuit.

(I found this whilst looking for something completely different- it happens to us all the time!)
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Re: TGF-237
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2013, 02:44:36 PM »
Perfect replay Nicanary! A point for you.
Having the same interests, it happens that we google all day long about the same subjects...so we find the same site and cars! ;)
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Re: Solved TGF-237: Gerry Bath Pegasus, 1951, at Naish Hillclimb.
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2020, 12:10:03 AM »
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