Born in saskatoon, saskatchewan, canada, allan moffat won the australian touring car championship four times, the sandown 500 six times. Moffat took a startup performing arts festival and grew it into a fixture on the local arts scene. Climbing the mountain by allan moffat 9781760296087. Unbelievable mechanical grip, but a cramped driving position and very heavy steering. Oct 24, 2012 moffat took a startup performing arts festival and grew it into a fixture on the local arts scene. Allan moffats 1969 trans am mustang widescreen gallery. The first time was with the trans am boss 302 ford mustang that would become the definitive race car in my life and one of the most successful touring cars racing in the world. Also listed is allan moffat signed bathurst mazda rotary soft cover book and the bathurst gtho book signed by 4 ford factory rivers from the era including allan. Allan moffat episode 8 shannons legends of motorsport. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Starting from 1969, his career began to rise upward. The moffats is a childrens novel by the american author eleanor estes, the first in a series of four books about the moffat family. Allan moffat racing career profile driver database. Moffat was inducted into the v8 supercars hall of fame in 1999.
Climbing the mountain a book by allan moffat with john smailes, autobiography. I met him about 12 months ago at a cams seminar he was speaking at. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. By signing up you enjoy subscriberonly access to the. All the pieces have been personally signed by moffat in recent weeks from his base in melbourne, victoria with the help of phil grant from allan. Legends signings confirmed at mcm 2017 muscle car masters. Cover of the book, climbing the mountain, by allan moffat with john. Climbing the mountain allan moffat with john smailes. The canadian born moffat would move to australia with his parents in the early 1960s as a college student, however his passion was for racing, something he had enjoyed stateside prior to moving to australia. Allan moffats new book page 3 tentenths motorsport forum. Its a littleknown fact that canadianborn allan moffat, regarded as one of australias motor racing legends, briefly studied politics in melbourne. Allan moffatthe hometown hero that my hometown knows. Allan moffat is a legend of australian motorsport and the shannons legends of motorsport team has unearthed some rare, amazing vision of the fourtime bathurst winners preparations for the 1974 classic. His book is the compelling account of a young canadian who moved to australia with his family as a boy and became one of our greatest racing drivers.
Buy climbing the mountain by allan moffat from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. I have read the moffat book and it is a great insight into the golden ra of motorsport. By signing up you enjoy subscriberonly access to the latest news, personalized book picks and special offers, delivered right to your inbox. Even the most ordinary moffat day is packed with extraordinary fun. The canadian born moffat would move to australia with his parents in the early 1960s as a college student, however his passion was for racing, something he. First in 1970, 1971, 1973, 1977 ford falcon second in 1983 mazda rx7. Rare allan moffat items up for grabs in charity auction speedcafe. For years motorsport fans have wanted to hear his story, and now allan is telling it for the first time. James raced at bathurst at the weekend in the porsche.
Allan moffats and the gt falcon, the two names are virtually synonymous. Allan moffat is one of the legends of australian motor sport. Allan george moffat obe born 10 november 1939 in saskatoon, saskatchewan, canada is a canadianaustralian racing driver known for his four championships in the australian touring car championship, six wins in the sandown 500 and his four wins in the bathurst 500. Buy an additional book and second book is free postage. Moffat, intense, reserved and driven, has been known as a man of few words. Now, to be fair, the fact that allan moffat is a saskatonian is more of a technicality than a reflection of his life and career. Allan moffat forestry limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Climbing the mountain allan moffat with john smailes for sale online. Bathurst 1983 dick johnsons hardies heros qualifying crash. Moffats transam mustang wows the ford faithful at last months phillip island classic historics moffat transam mustang hes a hero. I got the same framed photograph, a poster, and the allan moffat rx7 book signed by him during the lunch break.
His extraordinary driving career, which lasted from the mid1960s to the late 1980s. Bathurst 1983 dick johnsons hardies heros qualifying crash duration. Allan moffat will also be on hand in the garage cafe level 1, main pit building at 9. Allan moffat by james cockington of sidney morning herald october 15, 2008 former bathurst champion allan moffat. Motor racing memorabilia for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Far ahead of his time, moffat amazingly air freighted his falcon race car to the united states for special testing in an operation dubbed. Together, man and machine would rise to prominence in the late 1960s and swiftly became a near invincible team on australian motor racing tracks. Ford mustang 1969 mustang cars ford gt car ford ford mustangs old race cars us cars vintage mustang aussie muscle cars. Given the original brock rubbish that i see on ebay that i know did not exist when he was alive, let alone from the era, you cannot blame moffat for protecting his brand.
The moffats tells about four young children and their mother who live in a small town in connecticut. And only a moffat could turn mistakes and mischief into hilarious oneofa. First in 1970, 1971, 1973, 1977 ford falcon second in 1983 mazda rx7 third in 1981, 1984 mazda rx7 australian touring car champion. Only a moffat could get locked in a bread box all afternoon, or dance with a dog in front of the whole town, or hitch a ride on a boxcar during kindergarten recess. Moffat was inducted into the v8 supercars hall of fame in 1999 moffat and his longtime friend and rival and later co. Description climbing the mountain by allan moffat allan moffat is one of the legends of australian motor sport. Allan moffats new book page 2 tentenths motorsport forum. Allan moffats new book page 4 tentenths motorsport forum. Its now a vehicle for turning locals into playwrights and transforming the citys culture. Illuminating new book reveals plenty about the australian touring car scenes turbulent past. Allan moffat motorsport memorabilia pty ltd malvern road.
Join facebook to connect with alan moffat and others you may know. He said the same thing about not signing a lot of rx7 stuff, as opposed to ford v8 memorbilia. Allan moffat and the gt falcon unique cars and parts. Shop the latest titles by moffat at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide.
Climbing the mountain, the autobiography by allan moffat. Moffats first television work was the teen drama series press gang. Allan grice bob holden don holland allan moffat plus additional signing, see below bob morris bob muir charlie obrien larry perkins barry, bo and aaron seton bob watson. Its not until page 358 of allan moffats autobiography. Book is new except removed from box for autograph and therefore in excellent condition. Book new climbing the mountain by moffat, allan 2017. This page has been created on behalf of allan moffat to allow him to keep in touch with his fans and keep them updated on appearances. In 1969 allan moffat was gifted this bud moore built ford mustang boss 302 trans am boss 302. Allan george moffat 4 times bathurst winner and a name synonymous with aussie racing car legends.
Jul 30, 2010 allan moffat 1977 australian touring car championship r5 sandown duration. Dec 01, 2017 in 1969 allan moffat was gifted this bud moore built ford mustang boss 302 trans am boss 302. Filled with intense rivalries, huge egos, oncourse stories and incidents, and all against the backdrop of our motor sport history over more than forty years, this is the book for all fans of australian motor racing. Following his retirement, he became the owner and manager of allan moffat enterprises and as well as a television racing commentator. Sep 27, 2017 discover book depositorys huge selection of allan moffat books online. Climbing the mountain by allan moffat 9781760296087 booktopia. The team was highly successful, winning races on three continents including three australian touring car championships in 1976, 1977 and 1983, four bathurst 500s including a memorable 12 victory in 1977, and the 1987 monza 500, which was the. There was no visible oil leak and no sign of danger but they blackflagged me anyway. Moffat won at mount panorama the pinnacle of the australian racing scene four times, and always in a ford. His extraordinary driving career, which lasted from the mid1960s to the late 1980s, coincided with the heyday of touring car racing.
Amid the saturation reporting of the cancelled australian grand prix in march, one of allan moffat s most important assignments flew under the mainstream media radar. Allan george moffat obe born 10 november 1939 in saskatoon, saskatchewan, canada is a canadianaustralian racing driver known for his four wins in the australian touring car championship, six wins in the sandown 500 and his four wins in the bathurst 500. He was a runnerup in 1971, losing the title in the last round of the season by only 0. Mountains and mayhem covered in allan moffat biography. Oct 15, 2008 allan moffat is well aware of this because his 24yearold son, james, is on the verge of entering the top level of australian motor sport. His first sitcom, joking apart, was inspired by the breakdown of his first marriage. Climbing the mountain, autobiography by allan moffat. Moffat recent merchandise push is to protect his brand and you cannot blame him for that.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of allan moffat books online. Allan moffat signed bathurst rotary mazda book bathurst rotary mazda book. Connect with allan moffat motorsport memorabilia pty ltd at malvern road, toorak, vic. Allan george moffat obe is a canadianaustralian racing driver known for his four. Allan moffat racing motorsport merchandise touring car. Also listed is allan moffat signed moffat at the mountain hard cover book and the bathurst gtho book signed by 4 ford factory rivers from the era including allan.
Until 1972, driving a ford boss 302 mustang, allan moffat won 101 championship and nonchampionship touring cars races in 151 starts, all over australia, but failed to win a title in atcc. Allan moffat with a fuel churn used by his team during the mid1970s. The program was shot at the national motor racing museum, bathurst, in front of a live audience, surrounded by some memorable race cars including allans 1977 bathurst winning ford falcon hardtop. Allan moffat forestry limited overview free company. My father was working here with massey ferguson, he says. The brut falcon project falcon b52 when the ford works team withdrew from racing at the end of the 1973 racing season allan moffat set about building up a falcon of his own which would become the most publicised and possibly the most expensive in the history of the race. Sep 27, 2017 moffat, intense, reserved and driven, has been known as a man of few words. His achievements included 32 australian touring car wins, four of them at bathurst, and four championships. Allan moffat is well aware of this because his 24yearold son, james, is on the verge of entering the top level of australian motor sport. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Garage sale marks end of era for allan moffat speedcafe.
Allan moffat, then a highly rated test driver for goodyear, snapped it up and, with substantial cocacola sponsorship, not only trumped his australian rivals with it but also became the countrys first fulltime professional touring car driver when he landed it. Allan moffat racing was an australian motor racing team owned by multiplechampionship winning canadianaustralian racing driver allan moffat. Steven moffat is a scottish television writer and producer. The first time was with the trans am boss 302 ford mustang that would become the definitive race car in my life and one of the most successful touring cars racing in.
Yes, he was born and raised there, but he spent most of his adult. Allan moffats scrapbook by bryan hanrahan with allan. V8 supercar hall of famer known for his multiple wins at events like the sandown 500 and the bathurst 500. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Climbing the mountain by allan moffat boomerang books. In episode 8 join host neil crompton for a discussion with 4 time bathurst winner and racing legend allan moffat. Their adventures are based on estes memories of her childhood and focus on a workingclass, singleparent american family during world war i. Allan moffat signed bathurst rotary mazda book ss auto.
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