These were forging memories to a young blonde haired little aussie larrikin at 7yrs old.. I went on to buy myself one of these beautiful big Falcon coupes at 19, after drooling over them every year watching this great race.. should never have sold it.. I've missed it every day ever since...that was 1988.. worst decision of my life..LOL
@herculesgrytpype-thynne93715 жыл бұрын
I'd forgotten how primitive things were back then. I'd also forgotten how beautiful the Superbirds were. I could listen to the deep bellow of the 351Cs all day. Thanks for the post.
@paulstark68188 ай бұрын
A Absolute classic coverage of a motor race at the Mt thank you so much for this Gem of a story ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@eyeswideopeniam87765 жыл бұрын
The first Bathurst race I watched on tv was the 1974 race. An enormous amount has changed.
@robertmclachlan83724 жыл бұрын
Love it how they used to drive the cars up from Melbourne have a race and drive home again.
@billmago79916 ай бұрын
Congratulations to the XA Falcon, winning the 1973 and 1974 Bathurst. To finish first ,first you must finish
@robertmclachlan83724 жыл бұрын
From 69 to 82 the greatest motor racing on the planet.
@Classickoolcars
2 ай бұрын
100%.
@grantlette62534 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff
@lifelongbachelor3651 Жыл бұрын
you beauty! go the big fords. they were better days in some regards.
@howardreynolds21834 жыл бұрын
That mini crash that started at 24:03. those track runners were crazy.
@simonkevnorris
Жыл бұрын
I agree, that was scary to watch especially when another car but the fence at the same spot.
@Jesse-B4 жыл бұрын
13:40 WTF? More fuel going in the boot than the bloody tank. Rough and ready in those days.
@coriehart65904 жыл бұрын
I remember hearing about rumors the local lads would head up bathurst during off season and buried boxes of alcohol, then when race is on thay would set up tent on top of alcohol and dig it up .around the top of the mountain
@simonkevnorris
Жыл бұрын
I've heard similar stories. I think the motor cycle race at Easter was even more interesting. I heard stories about the police station on the top of the mountain was put under siege several times.
@paulreilly3904
Жыл бұрын
Why was it necessary to hide alcohol? Was it banned to the spectators at that time?
@paulreilly3904
Жыл бұрын
Also, how on earth would you police that? Its like the war on drugs, just a pointless waste of time and money.
@JohnH1
11 ай бұрын
@@paulreilly3904 I think by that time a two-case limit per person was in place.
@paulreilly3904
11 ай бұрын
@@JohnH1 thanks for taking the time to explain that
@David_in_Thailand Жыл бұрын
One of the 33 Bathursts I attended. @Peter Zivkovic did you have a relative in Berrima?
@coriehart65904 жыл бұрын
Was the minis the only front wheel drive car to win at bathurst with only a 1275cc engine against all thoses V8s
@robustpotatoyt70053 жыл бұрын
26:17 thats my great uncle in the mcrae car that aquaplaned
@MmeDesgranges4 жыл бұрын
In 1974 there were a lot of caaaaars.
@ray.shoesmith9 ай бұрын
I was 5 years old. My eldest is about to turn 20. wtf
@coriehart65904 жыл бұрын
I can remember when a kangaroo jumped across conrod straight and hit roof of car at about 250kph turned to mince
@stuartbirchall3971 Жыл бұрын
In 1974, "one day every year" ??? You were obviously comatose on the Easter Long Weekend.
@powerofone16454 жыл бұрын
24:22 lol jump over the fence.
@deanstevenson6527Ай бұрын
🥝✔️
@markperkins88585 жыл бұрын
Such a shame so little of this race is available I'd love to see the whole race but unfortunately this is all there is available Brock was ahead by 6 laps by lap 114 I think it was till the motor blue up first Bathurst with l34 they were miles ahead of the Ford's this year in qualifying it was about 4 seconds a lap faster fuck those hdt toranas sounded fantastic with those webbers they had about 380hp in 1974 I'd love to have the hdt motor in my car may not be considered fast at all these days but I don't care
@rodneyjones4890
10 ай бұрын
WTF are you on about ? This is not the race Brock was ahead by 6 laps or won by 6 laps. WHY even turn a Ford victory into dribbling about Holden ?
@girlsblouse7866
10 ай бұрын
@@rodneyjones4890 Yeah the LH L34 was a bucket of shit, poorly constructed, massive understeer, and prone to oil surge. ''Agricultural'' would be a kind way to describe it. A mate had one of the Big Tanks but with a bombed out injected 308. Horrendous to drive, but Christ did it honk along, when it was on song. Give me an XA anyday! Tough lookin' cars.
@hanajinks10449 ай бұрын
The Falcon's are as beautiful as the Torana's were cheap and shoddy.
@robertmiller217311 ай бұрын
Which car looks the best???? Not that Dead Brand Holden.
@adrianbalboa5353
4 ай бұрын
Australian touring cars are dead along with Australian cars and no one cares anymore about Holden and Ford Falcons so enjoy your chinese made EV and shutup.
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These were forging memories to a young blonde haired little aussie larrikin at 7yrs old.. I went on to buy myself one of these beautiful big Falcon coupes at 19, after drooling over them every year watching this great race.. should never have sold it.. I've missed it every day ever since...that was 1988.. worst decision of my life..LOL
I'd forgotten how primitive things were back then. I'd also forgotten how beautiful the Superbirds were. I could listen to the deep bellow of the 351Cs all day. Thanks for the post.
A Absolute classic coverage of a motor race at the Mt thank you so much for this Gem of a story ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The first Bathurst race I watched on tv was the 1974 race. An enormous amount has changed.
Love it how they used to drive the cars up from Melbourne have a race and drive home again.
Congratulations to the XA Falcon, winning the 1973 and 1974 Bathurst. To finish first ,first you must finish
From 69 to 82 the greatest motor racing on the planet.
@Classickoolcars
2 ай бұрын
100%.
Fantastic stuff
you beauty! go the big fords. they were better days in some regards.
That mini crash that started at 24:03. those track runners were crazy.
@simonkevnorris
Жыл бұрын
I agree, that was scary to watch especially when another car but the fence at the same spot.
13:40 WTF? More fuel going in the boot than the bloody tank. Rough and ready in those days.
I remember hearing about rumors the local lads would head up bathurst during off season and buried boxes of alcohol, then when race is on thay would set up tent on top of alcohol and dig it up .around the top of the mountain
@simonkevnorris
Жыл бұрын
I've heard similar stories. I think the motor cycle race at Easter was even more interesting. I heard stories about the police station on the top of the mountain was put under siege several times.
@paulreilly3904
Жыл бұрын
Why was it necessary to hide alcohol? Was it banned to the spectators at that time?
@paulreilly3904
Жыл бұрын
Also, how on earth would you police that? Its like the war on drugs, just a pointless waste of time and money.
@JohnH1
11 ай бұрын
@@paulreilly3904 I think by that time a two-case limit per person was in place.
@paulreilly3904
11 ай бұрын
@@JohnH1 thanks for taking the time to explain that
One of the 33 Bathursts I attended. @Peter Zivkovic did you have a relative in Berrima?
Was the minis the only front wheel drive car to win at bathurst with only a 1275cc engine against all thoses V8s
26:17 thats my great uncle in the mcrae car that aquaplaned
In 1974 there were a lot of caaaaars.
I was 5 years old. My eldest is about to turn 20. wtf
I can remember when a kangaroo jumped across conrod straight and hit roof of car at about 250kph turned to mince
In 1974, "one day every year" ??? You were obviously comatose on the Easter Long Weekend.
24:22 lol jump over the fence.
🥝✔️
Such a shame so little of this race is available I'd love to see the whole race but unfortunately this is all there is available Brock was ahead by 6 laps by lap 114 I think it was till the motor blue up first Bathurst with l34 they were miles ahead of the Ford's this year in qualifying it was about 4 seconds a lap faster fuck those hdt toranas sounded fantastic with those webbers they had about 380hp in 1974 I'd love to have the hdt motor in my car may not be considered fast at all these days but I don't care
@rodneyjones4890
10 ай бұрын
WTF are you on about ? This is not the race Brock was ahead by 6 laps or won by 6 laps. WHY even turn a Ford victory into dribbling about Holden ?
@girlsblouse7866
10 ай бұрын
@@rodneyjones4890 Yeah the LH L34 was a bucket of shit, poorly constructed, massive understeer, and prone to oil surge. ''Agricultural'' would be a kind way to describe it. A mate had one of the Big Tanks but with a bombed out injected 308. Horrendous to drive, but Christ did it honk along, when it was on song. Give me an XA anyday! Tough lookin' cars.
The Falcon's are as beautiful as the Torana's were cheap and shoddy.
Which car looks the best???? Not that Dead Brand Holden.
@adrianbalboa5353
4 ай бұрын
Australian touring cars are dead along with Australian cars and no one cares anymore about Holden and Ford Falcons so enjoy your chinese made EV and shutup.