Zwartkops 2006 - Porsche 917, Ferrari P2

[irrational_i]

Here is a little taste of what is to come. Full size is 3000X2000, but those I can mail on request. linked photos are on flickr.com.
My photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/46122593@N00/.
These shots are in the Zwartkops 2006 set.

I have finished the galleries.
To view go to: http://www.e.co.za/gallery/v/dirk/.
There are 7 galleries in all. All named Zwartkops 2006 XXXX.
I tried to name the shots accurately but added no comments.
The Chevron numbering may be wrong. They are tricky!

David Piper pit garage.
From the right - Ferrari 365 P2, Porsche 917K, Lola T70, Alfa T33



David Piper's Porsche 917K - serial 917-010.





David Piper's Ferrari 365 P2 - serial 0836.





Franz Pretorius' Porsche 956:


Martini Porsche replica


For Galaxie saloon race car.
South Africa's Bobby Olthoff ruled the world with the sister car to the red one. He won may races in Europe with it.


Aston Martins - DB4 and DB5

[TT]

Personal pictures?

[irrational_i]

Yes. My own! I spent about 2 hours in Piper's garage!
It was an amazing day. A 917 has an awesome sound. Not at all like a normal 6cylinder boxer. The Ferrari was also very distinctive.

Unfortunately both the Ferrari and the Porsche was beaten on the track. But the track is really too tiny for the Porsche!

[irrational_i]

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas :shock: :shock: Dude - I want those pics NOW!! :P :D j/k

There are a few to keep you entertained for a short while.
There are about 200 photos in total. I swear I took about 50 of the 917 alone!

[RC45]

Nice spread.

Zwartkops hasn't yet been renamed to "Umkhonto we Sizwe Speedway" hehe

[irrational_i]

Originally Posted by RC45 Nice spread. Zwartkops hasn't yet been renamed to "Umkhonto we Sizwe Speedway" ;) hehe

Hahahaha. :D Nope. Not yet. It is in private ownership anyway.

I think I even have a racing 'vette for you somewhere in the shots.
Some Mustangs and a Z/28.
No real GT40's or Cobras this year. :(

[1zippo1]

Fantastic pics. The 250 & 275 next to each other are amazing!!!

And it's not just those, the yellow Miura pics are superb as well.

Oh and nice car btw: it's 964 isn't it?

[RC45]

Originally Posted by irrational_i Originally Posted by RC45 Nice spread. Zwartkops hasn't yet been renamed to "Umkhonto we Sizwe Speedway" hehe Hahahaha. Nope. Not yet. It is in private ownership anyway. I think I even have a racing 'vette for you somewhere in the shots. Some Mustangs and a Z/28. No real GT40's or Cobras this year.

Speaking of priceless collections of P3's and P4's..

I am putting together a "virtual stable" of all the P3's and P4's I can for Forza Motorsport, and I figured you might be a good source of some images - perhaps Mr Piper has some of his heyday.

So far I have had to resort to these types of pictures of slot cars - but am hoping some of the Tifosi in South Africa might have more images.

I have a couple of green Piper P3/P4 skins in the works - and a number of others - but am always looking for more inspiration.



At the moment, I am looking for a better /close up detail image of the Sabena sponsor decal from the rear flank of the 1967 Daytona #33 car.

I have searched/googled and come across similar models to the one pictured, but no decent side view to allow for undistorted image.

Here the WIP of the detailed 330P3/P4 412 skins for Forza.



Sorry for hijacking your thread..

[sameerrao]

Nice pics there .. the 917 looks bitchin

[stradale]

Very impressive machinery there! I love the Piper cars and the Astons as well.

While I was there, I took a look at the stunning pictures of your European adventure in the 275 GTB/4 again. Man, that's heaven. I wasn't even there, and yet it gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. I hadn't seen that picture before in which the sunlight hits the car in the cargo bay of the plane. :shock: That's pure poetry.

[redracer]

Pitty the rain washed the races out as I was just starting to enjoy the day. Good pics none the less.

[irrational_i]

Originally Posted by redracer Pitty the rain washed the races out as I was just starting to enjoy the day. Good pics none the less. :wink:

Hahaha. Yup. I spent the whole storm in the Piper garage.
I left when I realised they had covered up everything and Franz's 956 went back to the pits, so no more serious GT racing.

But it was a most enjoyable day nonetheless.
The rain just interfered when I was starting to walk around the car park hunting for rarities. :(.

[irrational_i]

Originally Posted by 1zippo1 Fantastic pics. The 250 & 275 next to each other are amazing!!! And it's not just those, the yellow Miura pics are superb as well. Oh and nice car btw: it's 964 isn't it?

Thanks. I only uploaded some of my cooler pics. I need a pro account to upload everything. But I am busy uploading to a new gallery that is part of my companie's website.
Hopefully will have all the Zwartkops up by tomorrow and then I will eventually get all the rest up.

Nope. Its a 1980 911.
The 964 shape is 1989 to 1993. The 964's are easily recognisable by the big front bumbers.

[irrational_i]

Originally Posted by RC45 Speaking of priceless collections of P3's and P4's.. I am putting together a "virtual stable" of all the P3's and P4's I can for Forza Motorsport, and I figured you might be a good source of some images - perhaps Mr Piper has some of his heyday. Sorry for hijacking your thread.. ;)

No problem!
I do not have any P3/4 photos myself, but I have a source of a huge amount of Ferrari material. My friend with the 275. 8)
I am also going to the Le Mans Classic in July, so am likely to get some P3/4's there.
If you give me a full list of what you need I can try to find a few in books.

I also have another friend who has a huge amount of images from the old Kyalami 9 hour races. Many shots of the Ferrari 312 pb etc. There may be some p3/4 and even 250LM in there. He will be giving me a cd full of scans in a week or 2.

[TT]

Dude, if you have time, I wouldn't mind the first picture in high-res (for the next photo contest too )