I am crying right now...I'm a Holden man but Allan Moffat is one of my heroes from the golden years of Bathurst & Aussie touring cars. My dad passed from dementia & I know this battle is greater than Mt Panorama...you are and always will be A LEGEND dear Allan.
Just found this , how very sad , he was a true legend, got Allan to sign a few things for me a few years ago , looked very old , also got Dick Johnson to sign some shirts and cars at his race car garage, hope Dick is alright, as have no open shop signing days anymore , true heroes and gentlemen of old school racing.For Only Real Drivers 👍
Alan Moffat in an equal car , is the best. I’ve been following him since I was a kid. The media didn’t do him any favours in the slightest. He is a great and fine man, he will be missed
Allan, you will probably never read this, but I always looked up to you. I have never met you but felt I had an affinity with you for all those years. You were and still are a great inspiration. I was an avid motor racing fan for all those years but not in the last 15 years, the magic has gone from motor sports. Thank you for all the great times and excitement you gave us.
I had the great pleasure of meeting Alan Moffett in 1974 when he was here in Southeastern Michigan in a place called Waterford Hills track which I took some pictures with my instamatic at the time I was only about 8 to 9 years old my father was a contractor doing the paddock Restorations at the track and it just to get away from him that particular day he told me to go watch the cars race what a gracious man he was annoying friends that have worked with him in Australia for Ford is great development in the vehicles that he produced help reduce was excellent I have to say the last time when he was here in Michigan I got to see him and I showed him the instamatic photographs that I had steal from all those years yellowing yellowing but still there sign two of them for me which I have in my collection I'll never leave also he signed two of the vehicles that I had that I had brought with me of course they were Mustangs when was The Brute fabrochet Mustang and the other one was the Coca-Cola Mustang that I had gotten purchased from a shop not too far away from where the track is the deals in collector cars in Michigan from what I understand from all the people that I know It Forward he was a fantastic human being and a great engineer I wish you the best I hope there's a cure for this disease cuz it cost my parents tell my friends in Australia consider that a National Treasure you wash broccoli and number years ago Brock you watched him a number of years ago another great treasure I could say I've known a few people that have worked in Australia they came back to the Southeastern Michigan area my neighbor across the street at the time used to work for General Motors and he worked in body development he worked on a Corvette he knew Leo very well I met him one year when he was here going to be sad when he passes both of them Sirius Legends those are some serious Legends
We didn't have the internet and life Was more simple , they played a Important part in Entertaining us And we took it seriously , Ford or Holden , in the racing , Moffat or Brock , then Dick , lighting Larry Keeped us of the Street life of crime On the other side , the boys in blue Made it difficult, not my fault. I was A Idiot , trieing to get to the mail Box before Dad or Mum ( they new What a Bluey was in an envelope ) And was Hard to hide a Yellow 3 on the windscreen " Are They were the Days " All the Best Reformed Idiot Well, not completely . I went To Bikes KawasakiZxr14r Now that Quick , keep getting Asked when I getting a cruiser When I get old , 62 young
Allan Moffat has and always be my racing driver hero, followed motorsport since 1970. thanks to him I became a car racing fan, many thanks to you for your time in motorsports, best wishes to you.
Similarly - and sadly - Allan will never read this, but he’s entirely responsible for keeping me and my brother together following our separation by the untimely, early death of our parents. My brother (older) used to drive to where I was living to take me to the car races to see my idol, Allan, wherever he was racing in Victoria. Initially, the Mustang, then the Falcons. My brother and I still enjoy our love of car racing all these decades later - and we’re as close as any two brothers can be (him early 70’s - me mid 60’s). Thanks Allan and all the very best to you.
I never realised he was so far down the dementia track... I last saw him at the Bathurst museum during the filming of Australian Motorsport Legends series and he was in good shape. The Moffat Brock rivalry and battles were always of the highest quality, hard but fair. His race cars are iconic Aussie muscle. We owe him so much for raising the bar of Australian Motorsport. A true legend and a gentleman, Here's to you 👏🍾
I first saw Allan when he was appearing on a TV game show (It was channel 0 and Bobo Faulkner was a contestant too) that was in about 1969 - I then started watching this guy and his amazing Mustang. Allan for me has always been the Champion driver and the person I always wanted to win Bathurst. I had the honour of meeting him after a Sandown meeting where he first raced that amazing Cosworth Capri. The thing that always stands out for me was how Allan always respected his sponsors (he preferred to see them as partners). He raced some of the best cars and most well turned out Falcons and Mazdas we have ever seen. I now have a small collection of models cars he raced and have them proudly displayed in my office and I am happy to bore anyone who asks about him, He and his good mate: Brocky were at the top in the golden years of Australian Motorsport. A real champion. Thank you Allan, you have enriched my life with excitement and entertainment. But, more than that you showed what it means to succeed at what you love doing.
I looked forward to Bathurst every year, it was known as the Hardie Ferodo 500 as it was a 500 mile race originally. Thanks for the wonderful memories Allan, not just a great driver but also a great person.
My heart goes out to all people with dementia & their families. Go well Allan; I remember you so well from the glory days; Brock, Johnson & Moffat. I am so pleased you have a wonderful support team around you. Bless you & your family.
He took the Cenovis Falcon to Bathurst and Chris Economaki interviewed him because Alan was running a carby under the bonnet instead of the fuel injection system all the other teams were running. When asked why he said the carby was $500 and the Fuel injection was $40,000. The drivers would have to work a bit harder with the carby but he was paying them to work and they could deal with it.
Like the first guy to comment, I've never met Allan, never even saw him race, living in the UK, but I've seen the films about the race and about the great man. And he's brought me so much pleasure. Dementia is a cruel disease, but I'm glad he's being well cared for. I prefer to remember the good times and of a life lived to the full. Thank you Allan.
So sad A man that at the top of his game was a mental giant ! To be reduced to this is heartbreaking… Some of my family and friends have walked this path so I understand the pain… God bless you Alan You will always be a hero to me…
Allan brought professionalism to Australian Motorsport. The others used to go 'racing" at the meeting. Allan went to work. Upset a lot of misinformed people at the time but he stuck to his guns and achieved both credibility and respect amongst the motor racing fraternity. So much can be learned of his life and career - and he put in an enormous amount of focus and determination to his profession. Sad to see that horrible illness inflict itself on him. He is in good hands with Andrew, Larry and Fred Gibson keeping an eye on him. (Footnote - Allan paid for an engine for LP to take to England when Larry won the Formula Ford "Driver to Europe" series. That kindness was what the man was about)
He was one of the greats from that era. Hard working and dedicated to Australian motor racing. Because of him and his mate Brock we still have Australian motor racing. Big salute to Alan
I smile when I think of Allan racing in his Peter Stuyvesant RX-7. He well and truely left a mark in history for decades. It’s very sad to see what can happen later in life . . . to any of us.
If you can pass this on. I sold Allan newspapers as a teen at the Toorak Newsagency. He allowed me to visit his race shop. Later helped me with my cars and gave me important advice when I wanted to go club racing. As survivor of Thalidomide Allan and Jim Murcott helped me through the CAMS approval process. He gave his time freely never doubting my ability. After tuning and driving my XBGT Hardtop he said “That car is too fast for you, be careful it could bite you” I took that to heart, and it never did. At a club meet at Calder I shared the car with an able bodied racer who was in good form. I was only 2 tenths slower. Thank you Allan. Jeff from Seattle
My heart sank when I discovered this news. I am so saddened. You'll never read this, but you captured my imagination and were a true ATCC champion. I am a Ford man, and you secured my lifelong love of falcons and Mustangs. Most of all it was the true driving, skills, and ccompetitivness that really captured me. It is not like today's V8 Supercars, which is heavily biased. When you were racing Alan, that was true racing and true Ford v GM. Thank you for those memories, Alan. I have watched you since I was a kid. THANK YOU.
Just plain bloody heartbreaking, such an intelligent, driven, thoughtful man, who accomplished so very much in his life, with very few if any who would have a harsh word to say about him. A fierce competitor, always giving his best, his all in any endeavour. I keep saying this to people, the number one priority in your life is not your wife or husband, not your kids, not even your 4 legged kids, its your health. Without good health you then place burdens on others, even if they truly believe it is no burden, it is. You cannot live life on your own terms, so look after your health, the greatest good fortune you can have in life is to have good genes! Thank you Alan so very much for so many great and enjoyable times watching you race, and win!
There were so many great drivers in Alan’s era He was number 1 to me for many years I was always stoked that he and Brocky became close mates That Red Coca Cola Boss Mustang is still the Coolest Race Car in Australia 54 years later I have also owned Rotaries, so he was also a Legend in the 43 Stuyvesant RX7. He got absolutely everything out of that little rocket.
You got to love the special Friend In Larry , he Helped out at a Difficult Time , and when asked about it Larry He did it as a Friend , nothing special But did it for Alan and Family , Larry Didn't want to big note himself That what you call a Old Fashion MATE
It sounds like we were brought up with Same Values , let make sure that we Treat our Family members and Friends With Dignity and Respect , which in turn Makes our life better Ps I had the Privilege of Helping Dad And Mum in there last years , it was Hard but after as time goes on it became Easyer I focus on the good we had even When I was naughty boy growing up I Don't know how dad didn't kill me , but Told me he was proud of me the way I Turned out
I met Allan about 9 years ago he signed my cobra 🐍 model race car he drove we had chat about the rx7s true legend ✌️ and gentleman great memories of Bathurst cheers Stephen 🤠✌️🇨🇦🇨🇦🏁🏁🏁🏁
Through Allan I got to meet and become friends over the years with his Sierra RS500 international drivers and the great Rudi Eggenberger . Great man . Best wishes for a legend.
So bloody sad.😪😪😪. Aussie Touring Car Legend. Had the privilege to meet & talk with Allan on a few Falcon Hardtop Anniversary meetings. Got some awesome pics of him at the 2019 HTA at Bathurst at Ash's Speedway Museum. Sitting on a speedway bike out the front.
Never forget race at Pukekohe in Coke car.....flat tyre found on warm up lap and had to pit to change and then start at rear of field....Alan either won race or was 2nd....a true legend!
I was never a fan of Allen Moffett. But it was never a race without him. Slow talking in the commentary box, fast driving on the race track with the ability to win! Allen, soon you'll be crossing the Finish Line and taking the Chequered Flag for the last time. Thanks for the many years of on track entertainment. Cheers mate 👍😀
He hadn't been in Australia long when I saw him race his white and green-striped, left-hand-drive, Team-Lotus, Lotus Cortina Mark-I at Calder in around 1963-4. I have the photographs from that event including close-ups of the engine and stripped out interior. I also recall seeing the same car in all-red livery at Sandown a few years later.
Are you sure it was a Team Lotus Cortina GT......... Moffat could never get a factory drive until Ford Australia gave him the GTHO drive. Moffat made his name being overlooked by the Ford Factory team in England and then buying his Cortina GT off a showroom floor and embarrassing the factory cars with 50 less HP than they had. Ford tried to get Moffat disqualified but the scrutineers found his car to be big standard and completely untouched ...... he was just a better driver than all the British and Euro hot shots.
@@Rassskle I don't doubt the history. I checked my photos again. It was a left hand drive Lotus Cortina twin-cam with "Team Lotus" in matching yellow paint down the green side stripe. And I am certain he raced it again in candy red at Sandown. Where it came from I can't say. I thought Canada or USA because of the LHD
@@yasi4877 I don’t have access to my uncles books and my own are long gone..... can’t find anything worthwhile on the internet except..... he did race a Cortina GT in America before coming back to Australia with his Trans Am Mustang. Cant even find anything in Wiki about the failure of the Jimmy McKeon / Moffat Cortina in the USA. Now that was a farce...... McKeons Cortina was the quickest in the world and Moffat by far the quickest driver..... should have dominated in America but on the test day for Ford executives some idiot had put packing bolts for transport in the fly wheel but hadn’t told anyone. The flywheel seperated and almost cut Moffats legs off........just missed him. Ford slammed the car and refused to reconsider when they discovered the problem with the wrong bolts. lol
@@Rassskle K: The event was at Calder on 24 Jan 1965 when Norm Beechey debuted his blue Neptune Racing Team Mustang, the first to race in Australia replacing his S4 EH Holden PK-751. Beechey comfortably blew off Jane's 4.2 Mk2 Jag on the back straight before retiring with overheating. Although he won, Jane retired the Jag from racing after that event and switched to a white Shell Racing Team Mustang which made it's debut at Sandown on 21 Feb 1965. More photos of Moffat's #2 Lotus Cortina at the Calder event reveal that it was RHD. It had a transfer stuck on the rear quarter that read "English FORD Line" which suggest a Canadian or US origin. The Lotus green side stripe had a thin yellow pin stripe bisecting it with the words "Team Tricon" in yellow on the green stripe at the driver's door. At a guess I would say this was a Lotus Cortina that he obtained in Canada or the States. He raced it at the Sandown event finishing behind Jim McKeon's Neptune Racing Team Lotus Cortina and ahead of Bob Jane's white Lotus and Pete Geoghegan's black Lotus. I saw it one more time painted bright red at another Sandown event. After that he raced a Mustang. I don't have photos of that car but it may have been red to distinguish it from the other Mustangs.
@@yasi4877 If correct, then you mean left hand drive, not right. I don’t know the car you are talking about, but always believed the car he brought to Australia was his English Touring Car that he used to embarrass the English Ford Factory team and drivers. It appears he left that car behind then and bought another in the US........unless the car he raced in England was actually purchased in the USA where it would have been much cheaper to buy. The car he brought to Australia was incorrectly billed as the quickest Cortina in the world. The car itself was basically show room standard Lotus Cortina...... Moffat was just a freak driver. McKeons car was much quicker but Moffat was still the quicker driver. Was a shame about the travel bolts used for shipping and the idiot who never told them what he had done. McKeons Cortina had the potential to dominate in the US against the V8 ‘s
Allan was one of the most talked about drivers in the brock era, I mean it was a great era back in those days although i am 25 years old and still going through the dvd's.
I’m also 25 years old and i agree. I always watch the older 70’s and 80’s racing, I’ve been to the fathers day meeting at eastern creek several times (first time was in 07). Dad often tells me stories about going to oran park, standing at the fence cheering on Moffat and Johnson while booing and giving Brock and Brock supporters the finger and a bunch of shit. I’ve been fortunate enough to have met Mr Moffat several times from a young kid up till recently. I’ve always addressed him as Mr Moffat or Sir. I still remember the time i brought the model of his Le Mans Porsche, i took it straight over to have him sign it. I sat it on the counter and opened up the box. Mr Moffat stood there looking at the model with a smile, reminiscing. I took a few cars over that day including a model of his brut and coke mustangs. It was a rather special moment for myself. I recall him also mentioning a younger collector thats a fan of him, knows and follows him and also how respectful i was
In saying that lengthy reply i never got to meet Peter Brock but i got to meet James maybe not even 6 months following Peter’s death. I had a photo taken behind James ute and had a chat before my dad asked if he would he able to sign my shirt (i was maybe 8 at the time), James was happy to oblige before dad said can you sign it with “son of a legend”. James looked at us asking are you sure? Like yes absolutely please if thats alright. Could see him tearing up, could just see how much it meant to him and how no one else would think of asking. Later on in the day he finished 3rd, knowing that we headed out to the back of the pits and bumped into James again. We congratulated him on the result and then i had a photo taken with him both of us holding the trophy
Good on you Young Blokes, History is Knowledge , he was ahead of his times And I am a Holden Man , I didn't mind Him , he was a Great competition , and When he went into the Media , He Was Brillant , and at Brocky death He showed a Soft side of him, he Was upset and said you new him As Brocky , I new him as My Friend Peter , that made him more of man than He always was .
@@markjones464 as much as a ford guy as i am and growing up hearing dad’s stories i hated Brock myself. But growing up you recognise talent. Both Moffat and Johnson were Brock’s biggest rivals and there was no better racing than the battles between them. There was always room, rivalry and respect between them. I wish i got to watch those guys race back in the day, I’m lucky enough to have met some of the older drivers and watch the cars do some laps or see them up close. It’ll be a big loss when we lose mr Moffat, atleast he will get to meet his brother again and all his old racing pals. Same as when Dick departs. It saddens me just thinking about it, I’ll be a mess on the day
@MadLadCheese101 I am 62 Years old And brought up to be Respectfull , it Get you a long way , It sounds like You were taught the same to be Respectfull I Enjoyed your comments , and when We lose Moffat , Johnson , I take the day And watch the old VHS Videos I have of That Era , and be Happy I had the privilege Of living through that time All the Best 👍
I had the great pleasure of meeting Allan Moffat many times and found him to been a charming professional who is friendly and helpful. Allan was one of the many drivers we sponsored with Arai Racing Helmets. I still a letter Allan wrote from the hotel in Spa where he and Peter Brock raced a VL commodore in the Spa endurance race and won. Sad to hear this news. I wish Allan all the best ❤
Allan was Ford & Ford was Allan . The Big race in the 70’s for me was all about Allan bringing the Ford home to the checkered flag . He will always be part of Ford Australia muscle car history . Legendary driver forever cemented in the history of motorsport .
I've followed Allan from his earliest Aust Touring Car battles with Bob Jane in his Camaro Allan drove the Mustang. At the time my late Dad (same age as Allan) drove a 1956 Chev, so we has to barrack for Jane Dads next car was 1971 XY Fairmont, so I barracked for Allan after that. A truly wonderful man.
Brought up a Holden Boy & Loved Peter Brock. I always loved Alan Moffat, The Battles with Brocky were Legendary. It saddens me such a Great Bloke like Alan has been struck down with Dementia. I wish him all the Best.
I think we all have a friend or relative who suffered this terrible disease. I remember doing a lap or 2 around Amaroo Park with Allan. He was very polite and down to earth. He brought a level of professionalism to the sport hitherto not seen in this country. His standard of preparation and professionalism was always the highest. The cars, from the Mustang, the GTHOs, the hardtops, the Mazdas and then the Falcons again, always looked great. His overseas successes are largely overlooked, but that 1977 Bathurst 1-2 remains the most iconic finish of that race. His success rate is still the highest of any touring car driver in this country. So sad to see him like this.
Allan's an absolute legend in motor sport , he was even part of Colin Chapman's Lotus team , he introduced a new level of professionalism to Australian touring car racing , particularly with his Trans Am Mustang, I was just a little kid in those days , and now I watch the old black and white footage of those races over and over, Moffat , Brock ,Gibson , the Geoghegan,s , Jane, etc , they were great days.
Wish him all the best. Had reason to visit a huge old automotive facility that he owned in Armadale? (Melbourne) quite regularly some years ago. Always enjoyed having a chat to him when he was there. A very sharp, articulate character with so many fascinating stories to tell.
A legend. There would be no Brocky without Moffat and visa versa. The two Legends of motorsport gave us the golden era of motor racing in Australia. Loved them both. Thank you Alan.
I don't watch the News & this came up on RUclips. Really disappointing 2 see 👀 Alan slowly coming slipping away . Was terrific 4 motor sport in Australia 🇦🇺 & 2 see 👀 his rival Larry Perkins on the scene doesn't surprise me one bit . Another living legend of motor racing
I had a few one-on-one business related things to do with Allan in 2016, we’d meet up in person and talk over the phone , he hadn’t lost any of his directness haha, … if only there were more guys like him ! 👍 take care Allan
All the Best Allan So many good memories especially out at Wanneroo with the likes of Brocky and Allan Grice Jim Richards Keep fighting on Allan just how you did whilst racing
Watched it with heavy heart… I’ve been watching some old Bathurst Races on YT and was wondering how Allan was. The Brock/Holden and Moffat/Ford battles were what made people watch the Great Race all day from the start at 8am till the finish at 6pm !
I had the pleasure of competing with Allan on 4 occasions at Lakeside.Allan was always a gentleman and was fully focused on the job but humble enough to pose with my kids for a photo. So sorry for your predicament mate. Hopefully some of the memories remain.
Oh god, I had no idea Alan was going through this. I often think of him when I remember the Ford XC Falcon GS 302 I had in the late 1980s and when I think of the ATTC. Alan, you along with your motoring mates in the 70s & 80s brought me so many great memories and enjoyment. I've owned almost all Holdens in my life but admittedly I miss my 77 XC 302 most of all. The Aust Touring Car Championship was amazing as you had so many different makes and models. Now its dead boring. Alan, I wish you as much quality of life as possible. ✌️
He was more than just an awesome race car driver, it’s very sad to see him like this, but it is what it is unfortunately, so many great memories that will live forever
Allan's biography sheds light on how difficult it was for him, he worked doggedly and reached the mountain top, you give me inspiration Al, go well....
"It took him TWO cars to be me" I'll never forget those words answered the interviewer with after Brock kicked his team mate of his car when 05 broke down, kept his place from the 05 car and went on to 'win" the race
Sad to see i had my mother pass the same way. You are the best from the ford mob. Although i cheered fo P.B. it was great to see you together in that vk overseas
I rang Allan in 2001 about some cars he had owned. He was very happy to chat and give me the info I was looking for. So sorry he has dementia, both my parents have it and it robs them and the family of the last years with them. Very cruel.
@@yasi4877 Absolutely correct. Anyone getting sucked into donating to blood suckers to pay for cancer research deserves to be fleeced. Plenty of autopsies show dementia is primarily caused by localised brain die off attributed to loss of blood flow in a specific area of the brain generally caused by blood clot in the brain. Gee, I wonder where all these blood clots are coming from?
We have the cures for dementia and almost all cancers...... but too much money in not curing them. Christ, they make about $1 Billion a day from radiation treatments in the USA alone, do you think they want to stop that ?
Sad to see Moffat like that even though I'm not a fan. My mother died from dementia so I've been on the journey. Brock clearly took the better way to go. Doing what he loved and going like shit off a shinny shovel.
I am crying right now...I'm a Holden man but Allan Moffat is one of my heroes from the golden years of Bathurst & Aussie touring cars. My dad passed from dementia & I know this battle is greater than Mt Panorama...you are and always will be A LEGEND dear Allan.
Mate I’m a ford man myself
But can I say your comment is beautifully respectful 👍👍
Just found this , how very sad , he was a true legend, got Allan to sign a few things for me a few years ago , looked very old , also got Dick Johnson to sign some shirts and cars at his race car garage, hope Dick is alright, as have no open shop signing days anymore , true heroes and gentlemen of old school racing.For Only Real Drivers 👍
Alan Moffat in an equal car , is the best. I’ve been following him since I was a kid. The media didn’t do him any favours in the slightest. He is a great and fine man, he will be missed
Allan, you will probably never read this, but I always looked up to you. I have never met you but felt I had an affinity with you for all those years. You were and still are a great inspiration. I was an avid motor racing fan for all those years but not in the last 15 years, the magic has gone from motor sports. Thank you for all the great times and excitement you gave us.
I'm with you mate , thanks Allan, for the memories.
I'm 61 and fortunate enough to have enjoyed the
great years of Australian motor racing.👍
I had the great pleasure of meeting Alan Moffett in 1974 when he was here in Southeastern Michigan in a place called Waterford Hills track which I took some pictures with my instamatic at the time I was only about 8 to 9 years old my father was a contractor doing the paddock Restorations at the track and it just to get away from him that particular day he told me to go watch the cars race what a gracious man he was annoying friends that have worked with him in Australia for Ford is great development in the vehicles that he produced help reduce was excellent I have to say the last time when he was here in Michigan I got to see him and I showed him the instamatic photographs that I had steal from all those years yellowing yellowing but still there sign two of them for me which I have in my collection I'll never leave also he signed two of the vehicles that I had that I had brought with me of course they were Mustangs when was The Brute fabrochet Mustang and the other one was the Coca-Cola Mustang that I had gotten purchased from a shop not too far away from where the track is the deals in collector cars in Michigan from what I understand from all the people that I know It Forward he was a fantastic human being and a great engineer I wish you the best I hope there's a cure for this disease cuz it cost my parents tell my friends in Australia consider that a National Treasure you wash broccoli and number years ago Brock you watched him a number of years ago another great treasure I could say I've known a few people that have worked in Australia they came back to the Southeastern Michigan area my neighbor across the street at the time used to work for General Motors and he worked in body development he worked on a Corvette he knew Leo very well I met him one year when he was here going to be sad when he passes both of them Sirius Legends those are some serious Legends
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Allan Moffat has and always be my racing driver hero, followed motorsport since 1970. thanks to him I became a car racing fan, many thanks to you for your time in motorsports, best wishes to you.
Similarly - and sadly - Allan will never read this, but he’s entirely responsible for keeping me and my brother together following our separation by the untimely, early death of our parents. My brother (older) used to drive to where I was living to take me to the car races to see my idol, Allan, wherever he was racing in Victoria. Initially, the Mustang, then the Falcons. My brother and I still enjoy our love of car racing all these decades later - and we’re as close as any two brothers can be (him early 70’s - me mid 60’s). Thanks Allan and all the very best to you.
Thoughts are with you Allen!! I’m 62 and you’re the reason that I’m a Ford fan!! Thanks for all you did back in the heyday of Aussie motorsport. 👏👏❤️
I have followed this legend since i could watch motor racing and i to have tears in my eyes and give thanks to the gods of racing i saw this man race
A fierce competitor on the track and a Motorsport legend. He was and still is a inspirational man to so many old and young.
I never realised he was so far down the dementia track...
I last saw him at the Bathurst museum during the filming of Australian Motorsport Legends series and he was in good shape.
The Moffat Brock rivalry and battles were always of the highest quality, hard but fair.
His race cars are iconic Aussie muscle.
We owe him so much for raising the bar of Australian Motorsport.
A true legend and a gentleman, Here's to you 👏🍾
Yes Alan was amazing. And by the way Melbourne is still the auto and motorsport capital of Australia, always has been .....not bathurst.
@@1mmickk oh and what's that?
I first saw Allan when he was appearing on a TV game show (It was channel 0 and Bobo Faulkner was a contestant too) that was in about 1969 - I then started watching this guy and his amazing Mustang. Allan for me has always been the Champion driver and the person I always wanted to win Bathurst. I had the honour of meeting him after a Sandown meeting where he first raced that amazing Cosworth Capri. The thing that always stands out for me was how Allan always respected his sponsors (he preferred to see them as partners). He raced some of the best cars and most well turned out Falcons and Mazdas we have ever seen. I now have a small collection of models cars he raced and have them proudly displayed in my office and I am happy to bore anyone who asks about him, He and his good mate: Brocky were at the top in the golden years of Australian Motorsport. A real champion. Thank you Allan, you have enriched my life with excitement and entertainment. But, more than that you showed what it means to succeed at what you love doing.
I looked forward to Bathurst every year, it was known as the Hardie Ferodo 500 as it was a 500 mile race originally. Thanks for the wonderful memories Allan, not just a great driver but also a great person.
Brock and Moffat - enough said.
He was the Man .... age has no barriers ...
My whole life you have been my hero Allan your history of racing inspired me in more ways than one
From a New Zealand Ford lover
Allan is one of the greats and it is always a pleasure spending time with him.
My heart goes out to all people with dementia & their families. Go well Allan; I remember you so well from the glory days; Brock, Johnson & Moffat. I am so pleased you have a wonderful support team around you. Bless you & your family.
He took the Cenovis Falcon to Bathurst and Chris Economaki interviewed him because Alan was running a carby under the bonnet instead of the fuel injection system all the other teams were running. When asked why he said the carby was $500 and the Fuel injection was $40,000. The drivers would have to work a bit harder with the carby but he was paying them to work and they could deal with it.
Remember that interview. Drivers of his era are slowly passing on. Great memories though.
Could someone please find that interview and post it for us?
Garry Wilmington also ran a Green EB with a Carburetor
Like the first guy to comment, I've never met Allan, never even saw him race, living in the UK, but I've seen the films about the race and about the great man. And he's brought me so much pleasure. Dementia is a cruel disease, but I'm glad he's being well cared for. I prefer to remember the good times and of a life lived to the full. Thank you Allan.
So sad
A man that at the top of his game was a mental giant !
To be reduced to this is heartbreaking…
Some of my family and friends have walked this path so I understand the pain…
God bless you Alan
You will always be a hero to me…
Allan brought professionalism to Australian Motorsport. The others used to go 'racing" at the meeting. Allan went to work. Upset a lot of misinformed people at the time but he stuck to his guns and achieved both credibility and respect amongst the motor racing fraternity. So much can be learned of his life and career - and he put in an enormous amount of focus and determination to his profession. Sad to see that horrible illness inflict itself on him. He is in good hands with Andrew, Larry and Fred Gibson keeping an eye on him. (Footnote - Allan paid for an engine for LP to take to England when Larry won the Formula Ford "Driver to Europe" series. That kindness was what the man was about)
Wonderful story 😊
He was one of the greats from that era. Hard working and dedicated to Australian motor racing. Because of him and his mate Brock we still have Australian motor racing. Big salute to Alan
So very sad , but so great he has such good friends and family that still care for him and about him .
Even his old sparing partner .
I smile when I think of Allan racing in his Peter Stuyvesant RX-7. He well and truely left a mark in history for decades. It’s very sad to see what can happen later in life . . . to any of us.
If you can pass this on. I sold Allan newspapers as a teen at the Toorak Newsagency. He allowed me to visit his race shop. Later helped me with my cars and gave me important advice when I wanted to go club racing. As survivor of Thalidomide Allan and Jim Murcott helped me through the CAMS approval process. He gave his time freely never doubting my ability. After tuning and driving my XBGT Hardtop he said “That car is too fast for you, be careful it could bite you” I took that to heart, and it never did. At a club meet at Calder I shared the car with an able bodied racer who was in good form. I was only 2 tenths slower. Thank you Allan. Jeff from Seattle
My heart sank when I discovered this news. I am so saddened. You'll never read this, but you captured my imagination and were a true ATCC champion. I am a Ford man, and you secured my lifelong love of falcons and Mustangs. Most of all it was the true driving, skills, and ccompetitivness that really captured me. It is not like today's V8 Supercars, which is heavily biased. When you were racing Alan, that was true racing and true Ford v GM. Thank you for those memories, Alan. I have watched you since I was a kid. THANK YOU.
Just plain bloody heartbreaking, such an intelligent, driven, thoughtful man, who accomplished so very much in his life, with very few if any who would have a harsh word to say about him. A fierce competitor, always giving his best, his all in any endeavour. I keep saying this to people, the number one priority in your life is not your wife or husband, not your kids, not even your 4 legged kids, its your health. Without good health you then place burdens on others, even if they truly believe it is no burden, it is. You cannot live life on your own terms, so look after your health, the greatest good fortune you can have in life is to have good genes! Thank you Alan so very much for so many great and enjoyable times watching you race, and win!
There were so many great drivers in Alan’s era
He was number 1 to me for many years
I was always stoked that he and Brocky became close mates
That Red Coca Cola Boss Mustang is still the Coolest Race Car in Australia 54 years later
I have also owned Rotaries, so he was also a Legend in the 43 Stuyvesant RX7. He got absolutely everything out of that little rocket.
You got to love the special Friend
In Larry , he Helped out at a Difficult
Time , and when asked about it Larry
He did it as a Friend , nothing special
But did it for Alan and Family , Larry
Didn't want to big note himself
That what you call a Old Fashion MATE
Well said!
And so sadly those attributes are dying out in young Aussies as they become more Sepo like every day. It's like a form of national dementia!
It sounds like we were brought up with
Same Values , let make sure that we
Treat our Family members and Friends
With Dignity and Respect , which in turn
Makes our life better
Ps I had the Privilege of Helping Dad
And Mum in there last years , it was
Hard but after as time goes on it became
Easyer I focus on the good we had even
When I was naughty boy growing up I
Don't know how dad didn't kill me , but
Told me he was proud of me the way I
Turned out
We love Allan. Very pleased to hear about his amazing life. Tell Alan, I drive a ford (I won't mention the other one I have)
Breaks my heart when I see any of my childhood heroes suffer...😥😥
I met Allan about 9 years ago he signed my cobra 🐍 model race car he drove we had chat about the rx7s true legend ✌️ and gentleman great memories of Bathurst cheers Stephen 🤠✌️🇨🇦🇨🇦🏁🏁🏁🏁
Great respect for a great person and great driver.
Through Allan I got to meet and become friends over the years with his Sierra RS500 international drivers and the great Rudi Eggenberger .
Great man . Best wishes for a legend.
Loved his Fords..I loved his MUSTANGS..
Good on you Allen....no 1 forever.
Very special to so many, a legend
Whether you are a Ford or Holden supporter this is so sad to see Alan battling with dementia keep the pedal to the metal mate
So bloody sad.😪😪😪. Aussie Touring Car Legend. Had the privilege to meet & talk with Allan on a few Falcon Hardtop Anniversary meetings. Got some awesome pics of him at the 2019 HTA at Bathurst at Ash's Speedway Museum. Sitting on a speedway bike out the front.
Never forget race at Pukekohe in Coke car.....flat tyre found on warm up lap and had to pit to change and then start at rear of field....Alan either won race or was 2nd....a true legend!
I was never a fan of Allen Moffett. But it was never a race without him.
Slow talking in the commentary box, fast driving on the race track with the ability to win!
Allen, soon you'll be crossing the Finish Line and taking the Chequered Flag for the last time.
Thanks for the many years of on track entertainment.
Cheers mate 👍😀
This man a true Aussie racing legend !
Best of care Mr Moffat
A true aussie Hero 💨🏁
Bless his and his families hearts. My Nan was taken before my eyes with this evil disease.
He hadn't been in Australia long when I saw him race his white and green-striped, left-hand-drive, Team-Lotus, Lotus Cortina Mark-I at Calder in around 1963-4. I have the photographs from that event including close-ups of the engine and stripped out interior. I also recall seeing the same car in all-red livery at Sandown a few years later.
Are you sure it was a Team Lotus Cortina GT......... Moffat could never get a factory drive until Ford Australia gave him the GTHO drive.
Moffat made his name being overlooked by the Ford Factory team in England and then buying his Cortina GT off a showroom floor and embarrassing the factory cars with 50 less HP than they had.
Ford tried to get Moffat disqualified but the scrutineers found his car to be big standard and completely untouched ...... he was just a better driver than all the British and Euro hot shots.
@@Rassskle I don't doubt the history. I checked my photos again. It was a left hand drive Lotus Cortina twin-cam with "Team Lotus" in matching yellow paint down the green side stripe. And I am certain he raced it again in candy red at Sandown. Where it came from I can't say. I thought Canada or USA because of the LHD
@@yasi4877 I don’t have access to my uncles books and my own are long gone..... can’t find anything worthwhile on the internet except..... he did race a Cortina GT in America before coming back to Australia with his Trans Am Mustang.
Cant even find anything in Wiki about the failure of the Jimmy McKeon / Moffat Cortina in the USA.
Now that was a farce...... McKeons Cortina was the quickest in the world and Moffat by far the quickest driver..... should have dominated in America but on the test day for Ford executives some idiot had put packing bolts for transport in the fly wheel but hadn’t told anyone.
The flywheel seperated and almost cut Moffats legs off........just missed him.
Ford slammed the car and refused to reconsider when they discovered the problem with the wrong bolts. lol
@@Rassskle K: The event was at Calder on 24 Jan 1965 when Norm Beechey debuted his blue Neptune Racing Team Mustang, the first to race in Australia replacing his S4 EH Holden PK-751. Beechey comfortably blew off Jane's 4.2 Mk2 Jag on the back straight before retiring with overheating. Although he won, Jane retired the Jag from racing after that event and switched to a white Shell Racing Team Mustang which made it's debut at Sandown on 21 Feb 1965. More photos of Moffat's #2 Lotus Cortina at the Calder event reveal that it was RHD. It had a transfer stuck on the rear quarter that read "English FORD Line" which suggest a Canadian or US origin. The Lotus green side stripe had a thin yellow pin stripe bisecting it with the words "Team Tricon" in yellow on the green stripe at the driver's door. At a guess I would say this was a Lotus Cortina that he obtained in Canada or the States. He raced it at the Sandown event finishing behind Jim McKeon's Neptune Racing Team Lotus Cortina and ahead of Bob Jane's white Lotus and Pete Geoghegan's black Lotus. I saw it one more time painted bright red at another Sandown event. After that he raced a Mustang. I don't have photos of that car but it may have been red to distinguish it from the other Mustangs.
@@yasi4877 If correct, then you mean left hand drive, not right.
I don’t know the car you are talking about, but always believed the car he brought to Australia was his English Touring Car that he used to embarrass the English Ford Factory team and drivers.
It appears he left that car behind then and bought another in the US........unless the car he raced in England was actually purchased in the USA where it would have been much cheaper to buy.
The car he brought to Australia was incorrectly billed as the quickest Cortina in the world.
The car itself was basically show room standard Lotus Cortina...... Moffat was just a freak driver.
McKeons car was much quicker but Moffat was still the quicker driver.
Was a shame about the travel bolts used for shipping and the idiot who never told them what he had done.
McKeons Cortina had the potential to dominate in the US against the V8
‘s
Allan was one of the most talked about drivers in the brock era, I mean it was a great era back in those days although i am 25 years old and still going through the dvd's.
I’m also 25 years old and i agree. I always watch the older 70’s and 80’s racing, I’ve been to the fathers day meeting at eastern creek several times (first time was in 07). Dad often tells me stories about going to oran park, standing at the fence cheering on Moffat and Johnson while booing and giving Brock and Brock supporters the finger and a bunch of shit.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have met Mr Moffat several times from a young kid up till recently. I’ve always addressed him as Mr Moffat or Sir.
I still remember the time i brought the model of his Le Mans Porsche, i took it straight over to have him sign it. I sat it on the counter and opened up the box. Mr Moffat stood there looking at the model with a smile, reminiscing. I took a few cars over that day including a model of his brut and coke mustangs. It was a rather special moment for myself. I recall him also mentioning a younger collector thats a fan of him, knows and follows him and also how respectful i was
In saying that lengthy reply i never got to meet Peter Brock but i got to meet James maybe not even 6 months following Peter’s death. I had a photo taken behind James ute and had a chat before my dad asked if he would he able to sign my shirt (i was maybe 8 at the time), James was happy to oblige before dad said can you sign it with “son of a legend”. James looked at us asking are you sure? Like yes absolutely please if thats alright. Could see him tearing up, could just see how much it meant to him and how no one else would think of asking.
Later on in the day he finished 3rd, knowing that we headed out to the back of the pits and bumped into James again. We congratulated him on the result and then i had a photo taken with him both of us holding the trophy
Good on you Young Blokes, History is
Knowledge , he was ahead of his times
And I am a Holden Man , I didn't mind
Him , he was a Great competition , and
When he went into the Media , He
Was Brillant , and at Brocky death
He showed a Soft side of him, he
Was upset and said you new him
As Brocky , I new him as My Friend
Peter , that made him more of man than
He always was .
@@markjones464 as much as a ford guy as i am and growing up hearing dad’s stories i hated Brock myself. But growing up you recognise talent.
Both Moffat and Johnson were Brock’s biggest rivals and there was no better racing than the battles between them. There was always room, rivalry and respect between them. I wish i got to watch those guys race back in the day, I’m lucky enough to have met some of the older drivers and watch the cars do some laps or see them up close.
It’ll be a big loss when we lose mr Moffat, atleast he will get to meet his brother again and all his old racing pals. Same as when Dick departs. It saddens me just thinking about it, I’ll be a mess on the day
@MadLadCheese101 I am 62 Years old
And brought up to be Respectfull , it
Get you a long way , It sounds like
You were taught the same to be Respectfull
I Enjoyed your comments , and when
We lose Moffat , Johnson , I take the day
And watch the old VHS Videos I have of
That Era , and be Happy I had the privilege
Of living through that time
All the Best 👍
I had the great pleasure of meeting Allan Moffat many times and found him to been a charming professional who is friendly and helpful. Allan was one of the many drivers we sponsored with Arai Racing Helmets. I still a letter Allan wrote from the hotel in Spa where he and Peter Brock raced a VL commodore in the Spa endurance race and won. Sad to hear this news. I wish Allan all the best ❤
Allan was Ford & Ford was Allan . The Big race in the 70’s for me was all about Allan bringing the Ford home to the checkered flag . He will always be part of Ford Australia muscle car history . Legendary driver forever cemented in the history of motorsport .
A sad story but thanks for sharing ..I didnt know that Alan had this disease. The more awareness the better IMO.
He's a good man and an achiever. A reminder that sooner or later, we'll all be struck down, one way or another.
My racing hero. I’m still a Ford fan.
I've followed Allan from his earliest Aust Touring Car battles with Bob Jane in his Camaro
Allan drove the Mustang. At the time my late Dad (same age as Allan) drove a 1956 Chev, so we has to barrack for Jane
Dads next car was 1971 XY Fairmont, so I barracked for Allan after that.
A truly wonderful man.
Brought up a Holden Boy & Loved Peter Brock. I always loved Alan Moffat, The Battles with Brocky were Legendary. It saddens me such a Great Bloke like Alan has been struck down with Dementia. I wish him all the Best.
I think we all have a friend or relative who suffered this terrible disease.
I remember doing a lap or 2 around Amaroo Park with Allan. He was very polite and down to earth.
He brought a level of professionalism to the sport hitherto not seen in this country. His standard of preparation and professionalism was always the highest. The cars, from the Mustang, the GTHOs, the hardtops, the Mazdas and then the Falcons again, always looked great. His overseas successes are largely overlooked, but that 1977 Bathurst 1-2 remains the most iconic finish of that race. His success rate is still the highest of any touring car driver in this country. So sad to see him like this.
What a way to end a lap, I bleed red, but my dad was blue, forever a legend to all, hang in there Champ.
Allan's an absolute legend in motor sport , he was even part of Colin Chapman's Lotus team , he introduced a new level of professionalism to Australian touring car racing , particularly with his Trans Am Mustang, I was just a little kid in those days , and now I watch the old black and white footage of those races over and over, Moffat , Brock ,Gibson , the Geoghegan,s , Jane, etc , they were great days.
My mum died from dementia it's hard to watch. Sad to hear Moffat is a racing legend.
Wish him all the best. Had reason to visit a huge old automotive facility that he owned in Armadale? (Melbourne) quite regularly some years ago. Always enjoyed having a chat to him when he was there. A very sharp, articulate character with so many fascinating stories to tell.
A legend. There would be no Brocky without Moffat and visa versa. The two Legends of motorsport gave us the golden era of motor racing in Australia. Loved them both. Thank you Alan.
I don't watch the News & this came up on RUclips.
Really disappointing 2 see 👀 Alan slowly coming slipping away . Was terrific 4 motor sport in Australia 🇦🇺 & 2 see 👀 his rival Larry Perkins on the scene doesn't surprise me one bit . Another living legend of motor racing
I had a few one-on-one business related things to do with Allan in 2016, we’d meet up in person and talk over the phone , he hadn’t lost any of his directness haha, … if only there were more guys like him ! 👍 take care Allan
All the Best Allan So many good memories especially out at Wanneroo with the likes of Brocky and Allan Grice Jim Richards Keep fighting on Allan just how you did whilst racing
The Moff is is the GOAT. An incredible driver. An incredible man.
Thanks for all of the memories you’ve created Allan! 👏🏼💪🏼
Watching this made me cry. Dementia sucks.
Lost my mum to dementia in 2017, i think it just hit a nerve, and yeah we all grow old, its just sad to this happen to our heros.
thanks for the memories Alan
This is so sad, he is such a lovely man. Was painted as the nemesis of Peter Brock. Looks like he has good people around him.
Watched it with heavy heart… I’ve been watching some old Bathurst Races on YT and was wondering how Allan was. The Brock/Holden and Moffat/Ford battles were what made people watch the Great Race all day from the start at 8am till the finish at 6pm !
My first motor racing hero.
Bathurst legend!!!
Every time I see a red Ford Mustang , I think of Allan Moffat .
I had the pleasure of competing with Allan on 4 occasions at Lakeside.Allan was always a gentleman and was fully focused on the job but humble enough to pose with my kids for a photo. So sorry for your predicament mate. Hopefully some of the memories remain.
Actually a reallly nice guy in person , very sad to see
One of the true legends of Mount Panorama.
Oh god, I had no idea Alan was going through this. I often think of him when I remember the Ford XC Falcon GS 302 I had in the late 1980s and when I think of the ATTC.
Alan, you along with your motoring mates in the 70s & 80s brought me so many great memories and enjoyment.
I've owned almost all Holdens in my life but admittedly I miss my 77 XC 302 most of all.
The Aust Touring Car Championship was amazing as you had so many different makes and models.
Now its dead boring.
Alan, I wish you as much quality of life as possible. ✌️
He was more than just an awesome race car driver, it’s very sad to see him like this, but it is what it is unfortunately, so many great memories that will live forever
One of the best my favourite
Allan's biography sheds light on how difficult it was for him, he worked doggedly and reached the mountain top, you give me inspiration Al, go well....
When it really counts 9 always does right thing with rights. Onya TJ Ole KP I am sure agrees up there and thanks George.
As well as being Australian racing royalty, Allan is a wonderful human being.
Kind, generous man
Didn't know, So sorry for the legend.
I met Alan at Waltons Department store in Sydney when I was a kid…. 60’s or early 70’s. I went in to buy an AFX racing car set and he was there.
poor old love. stay strong buddy.
great champion
"It took him TWO cars to be me" I'll never forget those words answered the interviewer with after Brock kicked his team mate of his car when 05 broke down, kept his place from the 05 car and went on to 'win" the race
Have a great deal of admiration for allan
Sad to see i had my mother pass the same way. You are the best from the ford mob. Although i cheered fo P.B. it was great to see you together in that vk overseas
I rang Allan in 2001 about some cars he had owned. He was very happy to chat and give me the info I was looking for. So sorry he has dementia, both my parents have it and it robs them and the family of the last years with them. Very cruel.
You go buddy hang in there 😥🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I wish humans could cure cancer and dementia
Cancer cure is on the cure door step, Google "Car T Cell" $1/2 million for treatment,,,
They can but they are held back. They've had cancer cures for more than 50 years.
@@yasi4877
Absolutely correct. Anyone getting sucked into donating to blood suckers to pay for cancer research deserves to be fleeced.
Plenty of autopsies show dementia is primarily caused by localised brain die off attributed to loss of blood flow in a specific area of the brain generally caused by blood clot in the brain.
Gee, I wonder where all these blood clots are coming from?
We have the cures for dementia and almost all cancers...... but too much money in not curing them.
Christ, they make about $1 Billion a day from radiation treatments in the USA alone, do you think they want to stop that ?
Hi Allan I hope you feel better soon Allan thanks for your racing story Allan from Holden man tc
He won't get better...
Legend of the sport good luck champ
Poor bugger . He doesnt even know whats going on . Good times watching him race in my childhood . We all get old and have trouble with health .
There have been many great drivers in Aussie motorsport, but none as great as Mr Moffat... to this day none can better him.
Thanks
That's tragic. I had no idea!
Sad to see Moffat like that even though I'm not a fan. My mother died from dementia so I've been on the journey.
Brock clearly took the better way to go. Doing what he loved and going like shit off a shinny shovel.
Ford through and true
Hey mate you should have said a Ford as I think he took that as a insult ?
HE HE HA HA
You should have the comments on all the time not just when it suits you so we can have free speech
True champ
This is so sad I had no idea 😢
That would explain it, dementia, i commented on 05 BASH WIFE...
So sad to see.