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Amazing story about forgotten Aussie innovators

Discussion in 'Australia' started by kerrari, Jun 28, 2025.

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  1. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

    Oct 22, 2004
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    Coolum Beach AUSTRALIA
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    Karen H.
    #1 kerrari, Jun 28, 2025
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  2. knocker

    knocker F1 World Champ

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    Adrian
    #2 knocker, Jun 28, 2025
  3. energy88

    energy88 Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 21, 2012
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    #3 energy88, Jun 28, 2025
  4. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

    Oct 22, 2004
    24,032
    Coolum Beach AUSTRALIA
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    Karen H.
    #4 kerrari, Jun 29, 2025
    Going to the tip was always one of my favourite things - I had the BEST old red metal pedal car (probably started it all...) that came from the dump and Dad refurbed for me! The motors from discarded washing machines were highly prized.
     
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  5. knocker

    knocker F1 World Champ

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    #5 knocker, Jun 29, 2025
    Here you go Karen, my brother Chris on our “motorised gocart” all parts including motor from yep, the tip, that thing lasted years (who needed brakes back in the 70s anyway)
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  6. islerodreaming

    islerodreaming Formula 3

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    #6 islerodreaming, Jun 29, 2025
    A young Chapman..
     
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  7. knocker

    knocker F1 World Champ

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    Adrian
    #7 knocker, Jun 29, 2025
    He actually became a mechanic but drives like Miss Daisy:)
     
  8. Horse

    Horse Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 1, 2005
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    Brisvegas
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    Jon
    #8 Horse, Jun 29, 2025
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  9. knocker

    knocker F1 World Champ

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    Adrian
    #9 knocker, Jun 29, 2025

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