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924 Championship 1978 help wanted

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porschman3

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Hi All,
I am trying to trace any magazine articles, photos, posters or any other info about the 1978 924 championship races and in particular any info about the car which won the championship driven by Tony Dron and entered by my local Porsche Dealer at that time, Gordon Ramsey. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards, Baz (new to forum)
 
Hello Baz

Tony Dron was a big name so I sure we should be able to turn up something.

Welcome to the forum [:)]
 
The car was bought and restored by a chap in the Newcastle area many years ago... he and his son were members of the North East Porsche Drivers Club and attended regularly. His name was John Anderson. Sadly John died suddenly not long after completing the restoration. His son, I believe hung on to the car and I recall an article in some magazine (Classic Cars maybe?) - where the car and Tony Dron were reunited.
I'm sorry I can't remember anything else at the moment. Do you know where the car is now? Would love to know what happened to it. It's restoration really was a labour of love by John.

BTW - Porsche dealership was 'Gordon Ramsay Ltd.'. The other spelling might return fewer hits if you are using the Internet for research.(?)
 
Hi Colin,

Thanks for the info about John, I now have a copy of the article in Classic Cars. There is also a photo of Tony driving the car at Snetterton which appears in many books.

The reason for trying to find as much info as possible is that I have just become the proud owner of the actuall car.

Best regards, Barry
 
That's great news Barry! Any pictures you can share? Where did you manage to find the car?
Are you still living in the North East? It would be great to see the car again after all these years.
Would love to know more.
 
Hi Colin,

I live in Hebburn, South Tyneside, I found the car locally where it had been stored since 1999. It passed its MOT only needing a new rear wheel cylinder. However the paintwork has deteriated while in storage and the nearside wing has been replaced and now does not have the coloured stipes or decals. I do have the original wing so should be able to copy the paintwork. I have attached a current photo.

Best regards, Barry


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Thanks for the photo, I like the stripes, very bold.
I'm glad you have unearthed it and can give it a bit of tlc.

We will try to help you out with any problems you might have.
 
Oh it's good to see that car again. :) Brings back a lot of good memories. If ever you come to sell it, give me first shout?

Any chance you might bring it along to one of the local meetings?
 
Hello Baz, look what I found - Tony Dron will be at this event [:)]

BTCC legends line-up, Silverstone, 31 August

Jack Sears, Champion 1958 & 1963, in 1958 Austin Westminster A105
Andy Rouse, Champion 1975, 1983, 1984 & 1985, in 1989 Ford Sierra RS500
Gordon Spice, 27 race wins and top class Champion 1976-80, in 1974 "˜Quick Brew' Ford Capri 3.0S Mk2 Gp1
Damon Hill, 1996 F1 World Champion who raced in 1989 BTCC, in 1958 Riley 1.5 "" in absence of 1958 championship runner-up and 9 x race-winner Tommy Sopwith
Roy Pierpoint, 14 race wins & Champion in 1965, in 1965 Ford Falcon
Bill McGovern, Champion 1970, 1971 & 1972, in 1964/65 Hillman Imp
Richard Longman, Champion in 1978 & 1979, in 1978 Mini Clubman 1275GT
Tony Dron, 6 race wins from 1974-84, in 1975 Triumph Dolomite Sprint
Stuart Graham, 18 race wins from 1973-80, in 1970 Chevrolet Camaro "" also representing team-mate of the era, the late Richard Lloyd
Vince Woodman, 12 race wins from 1971-1989, in his European-spec Ford Capri Cologne
Barrie Williams, contested BTCC from 1974-89, in the late Gerry Marshall's 1976 Vauxhall Magnum
Graham Leslie, in his father, the late David Leslie's 1999 Nissan Primera (David won 9 races from 1991-2003 and was championship runner-up in 1999)
Anthony Reid, won 15 races from 1997-2004, car to be confirmed
Chris Craft, 4 race wins from 1969-79, in 1969 Ford Escort
Jeff Allam, 16 race wins 1977-95, in a Rover Vitesse
David Brodie, contested BTCC 1963-95, in 1988 Ford Sierra RS500
Martin Thomas, contested BTCC 1967-86, in 1967 "˜Ovaltine' Chevrolet Camaro
Derek Warwick, ex-F1 driver contested BTCC from 1995-98, in John Cleland's 1995 title-winning Vauxhall Cavalier
Jackie Oliver, ex-F1 driver with 4 race wins from 1966-70, in 1967 Ford Mustang
 
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