The Car - Red Baron - 1929 Chrysler Roadster
A 1929 Chrysler Roadster, we have named Red Baron has been restored for this particular race. It was restored by a group of Canterbury businessmen overseen by Jason Burke of Burkes Metalwork. There are a strict set of vehicle requirements set by the event organisers for the Vintage car to be ready for the race.
The following businesses have been involved with the car restoration:
- Burkes Metalwork: Project management and bodywork - Jason Burke
- North Canterbury Motor Reconditioners: Engine rebuilding - Rod Clark
- Justin Neil Engineering Ltd: Diffs, gearboxes and engineering for strengthening - Justin Neil
- Vintage Classic Car Restoration: Early work on body restoration - Joe Roland
- Hornby Car Upholstery: Car Upholstery - Glen
- Electrogard: Automotive electrics - Ashley
- Action Powder Coating: Car spray painting - Conrad
- Vintage Rims: Wheel rims
- Lapco Leather Products: Leather suppliers
- Car tuning: - Mark Allen / Ian McLachlan
Below is a progression of photos tracking Red Baron as it has been restored - newest to oldest.
Click on the images below for a zoomed view and slideshow of the cars progress to date.
Finished
Finished
Finished
Finished
Finished
Finished
Finished
Finished
Finished
Just before shipping
Just before shipping
Bruce - Test drive
Ben - Test drive
Ben Washington - race gears
Finshed
Finshed
Almost there
Flinstone car
Finished body
Getting there
Out the paint shop
In the paint shop
In the paint shop
In the paint shop
Out the paint shop
Engine mounted
In the paint shop
Mud guards
Wing with tyre well
Mud guards
Car body
Padding in the boot
Fuel tank
Metal bodywork
Metal bodywork
Metal bodywork
Wooden frame is taking shape
Wooden frame with primer coat
Wooden frame
Wooden frame
Chassis and frame
Chassis