A series of pictures taken 1962 at the Hillclimb that, many years ago, ran in the grounds close to Kinneil House at Bo'ness. Not great pictures technically but I hope that they will be of some interest.
In the background in a few of the shots is Kinneil House The grounds contain the ruins of James Watts cottage and the boiler of his Newcomen Engine, providing a clear link from here to Greenock and the Clyde !
The contrast with the safety precautions then (almost non existent !) and todays at the Doune and Forrestburn events is apparent. Not to mention the fashion styles !!
A sobering thought when I realise that I have been watching motor sport, of and on, for around 50 years !!
Edited August 2008.
Edited November 2008 Many thanks to Kenny Baird for his help in providing details of the competitors in 1962 which will be added to the relevant pictures.
Kenny's excellent book on the history of the Bo'ness Speed Hill Climb can be obtained from the following link also.
The Bo'ness Hill Climb Revival
took place on the weekend 9/10th August 2008. Well done !! A fantastic two days of Motor Sport despite some less than helpful weather conditions.
In the background in a few of the shots is Kinneil House The grounds contain the ruins of James Watts cottage and the boiler of his Newcomen Engine, providing a clear link from here to Greenock and the Clyde !
The contrast with the safety precautions then (almost non existent !) and todays at the Doune and Forrestburn events is apparent. Not to mention the fashion styles !!
A sobering thought when I realise that I have been watching motor sport, of and on, for around 50 years !!
Edited August 2008.
Edited November 2008 Many thanks to Kenny Baird for his help in providing details of the competitors in 1962 which will be added to the relevant pictures.
Kenny's excellent book on the history of the Bo'ness Speed Hill Climb can be obtained from the following link also.
The Bo'ness Hill Climb Revival
took place on the weekend 9/10th August 2008. Well done !! A fantastic two days of Motor Sport despite some less than helpful weather conditions.
R. Callander, 500cc J.P. JAP
Bo'ness Speed Hill Climb 23rd June 1962
Edit with replacement pic 03/12/2007 Name added 5/11/2008
Following on from the comment (below) from Alastair at the National Museums of Scotland and further communication with Alastair it is suggested by Alex Brown, an ex- Hillclimb champion, that the year is probably 1962 and the driver of the car would be Bob Callander.
A little bit of the known history, to quote Alastair is:- "Our car came to us from the Motoring Heritage Centre at Alexandria when it closed down recently and they had acquired it from Lord Doune, who in turn had acquired it in the 1970s from a George Forrest in Glasgow with help from Graham Gould. Prior to that we know nothing about it despite being told that it was the prototype. However, if it was the prototype then it has changed dramatically in body shape from then".
Bo'ness Speed Hill Climb 23rd June 1962
Edit with replacement pic 03/12/2007 Name added 5/11/2008
Following on from the comment (below) from Alastair at the National Museums of Scotland and further communication with Alastair it is suggested by Alex Brown, an ex- Hillclimb champion, that the year is probably 1962 and the driver of the car would be Bob Callander.
A little bit of the known history, to quote Alastair is:- "Our car came to us from the Motoring Heritage Centre at Alexandria when it closed down recently and they had acquired it from Lord Doune, who in turn had acquired it in the 1970s from a George Forrest in Glasgow with help from Graham Gould. Prior to that we know nothing about it despite being told that it was the prototype. However, if it was the prototype then it has changed dramatically in body shape from then".
R. Callander, 500cc J.P. JAP
Bo'ness Speed Hill Climb 23rd June 1962
Edit with replacement pic 03/12/2007 Name added 5/11/2008
Following on from the comment (below) from Alastair at the National Museums of Scotland and further communication with Alastair it is suggested by Alex Brown, an ex- Hillclimb champion, that the year is probably 1962 and the driver of the car would be Bob Callander.
A little bit of the known history, to quote Alastair is:- "Our car came to us from the Motoring Heritage Centre at Alexandria when it closed down recently and they had acquired it from Lord Doune, who in turn had acquired it in the 1970s from a George Forrest in Glasgow with help from Graham Gould. Prior to that we know nothing about it despite being told that it was the prototype. However, if it was the prototype then it has changed dramatically in body shape from then".
Bo'ness Speed Hill Climb 23rd June 1962
Edit with replacement pic 03/12/2007 Name added 5/11/2008
Following on from the comment (below) from Alastair at the National Museums of Scotland and further communication with Alastair it is suggested by Alex Brown, an ex- Hillclimb champion, that the year is probably 1962 and the driver of the car would be Bob Callander.
A little bit of the known history, to quote Alastair is:- "Our car came to us from the Motoring Heritage Centre at Alexandria when it closed down recently and they had acquired it from Lord Doune, who in turn had acquired it in the 1970s from a George Forrest in Glasgow with help from Graham Gould. Prior to that we know nothing about it despite being told that it was the prototype. However, if it was the prototype then it has changed dramatically in body shape from then".
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