I remember, I was there for so many of those races and now when I think back I regard Moffat as our version of Niki Lauda in his approach to motor racing, really the complete package.
I think to many Moffat might have been a bit misunderstood. History has proven him to be proffessional, ethical and determined. Brocky was also a very proffessional, determined character. I think where Brocky had an advantage was where he was at ease with and had a special connection with his fans that Moffat couldnt and probably had little intention of emulating. Kudos to Moffat though, he gave 200 percent to every facet of his motor racing who never did it easy and must be very proud of his hard won achievements.
I agree, & I was one of those people. When he arrived with the Mustang I thought he was some rich guy who had had an easy run . He was a ruthless competitor. I know for a fact there were a few after race discussions in the paddock . I had no idea he was nearly running on the edge financially. His incessant plugging of sponsors annoyed me but I had no idea that he had to do that to survive. He was probably a better driver than he thought he was. I admire him immensely now but unfortunately his health is not great these days.
@@beagle7622 it was moffat that realli kicked off professional racng in australia.. he doesnt get enough credit for it. Prior to moffat Touring car drivers were not too dissimilar to 60’s F1. Gentleman drivers, run as you brungs, cashed up individuals - no one had setup teams to run professionally. Racng today is as borng as bat sh!t, no soul at all.
@@gfenwick1 Yes he did . I am reading his book at the moment, he certainly rocked the boat with the established drivers. I always thought the guy had a bag load of money behind him. I had no idea he rented the back half of the Malvern Road Garage or that he parked cars at a Melbourne City Car Park. The guy was tough, which I always misinterpreted as being arrogant. He doesn’t say directly but some disputes with people like Bob Jane were sorted out in the paddock . A friend saw Jane drag him out of the Mustang one day & I saw a few verbal arguments myself . Those guys would today have spent every race being penalised 1 way or another.
I got no care for Brocks legacy.. lighter cars same grunt.. if he couldn't win. then wtf? as goes with todays crap v8 syuper farts, the billionaires are the only ones who wins,not the driver, the gear
Was there anything else like the sound of a 351 GTHO or Boss 302 thundering past the Grandstand at Sandown? Aida comes in second best. Allan Moffat is an unusual man (read his book, Climbing the Mountain), but he knew how to get horsepower onto the ground and keep doing it lap after lap. Moffat was very successful racing overseas in Porches and BMW's, but my memories are of Sandown and Calder and the GTHO, the Super Falcon, the Fabulous Boss 302 Mustang, the Cologne Capri, the Chevy Corvair and the amazing BDA Escort that whipped Bob Jane's seven litre arse at his own track. Those were the days, and we will never see them again.
Gee this takes me back, I recall being at Symmons Plains early 70's and getting Alans autograph I would have been about 11. He should have told me to sod off but didn't.... 50 years on and I've lost the autograph but not the memory of some great times..... I've always followed team red and Alan was the "enemy" of course but what a great driver he was, and surely a premium contributor to possibly our greatest era of motorsport, thanks Alan.
Brilliant find. There's a few Holden-sponsored HDT promo videos out there, but Ford stuff is as rare as hen's teeth. Really enjoyed this, especially as I love Allan Moffat as a driver and professional. He and Brock are streets ahead of today's drivers IMO, especially as they had to often nurse those cars to the finish. A great era.
Incredible determination...he and Brock so similar yet different. Brock appeared to make it look easy as showman do and Moffat was like the quiet achiever...both legends the same.
Takes a bloke back to how it was, just a really great moment in time first 1000km bathurst no mean feat now or then ? safety what,s that? last century was the one to live in, feel a little sorry for the ones that never saw it, but I,m glad I did, FANTANSIC, stuff just gold those two doors were tough looking gems, and the old Chargers looked good too, Ford did a great job, but it got really big really fast, A moment in Time, Loved seeing it.RIP Pete.
Had I had seen future back then I would have bought as many as possible in the day and stored them in big secure warehouse. Nearly purchase brand new Cobra off Ford lot when released but didn’t follow through. Bugger.
@4:35 I wonder how many Canadians this bloke has met in his life? He looks like he only ventures out of a tip once a month, to go to a public pool for a clean.
Great man + great cars = great video. Bit concerned that he was splashing Brut 33 around on the victory dais though - nowadays that stuff would be classed as an environmental hazard.
My Dad used to take us to the Warrick Farm races i was so small i could still walk under the horse track rails without ducking one of my brothers was so scared of Moffet becase everyone in the crowd made him their villian so i was the one who was told to get his autograph it was in the pits getting dark he was nice as pie about.
The man that made me fall in love with falcons. Always had them. A very inspirational person
I remember, I was there for so many of those races and now when I think back I regard Moffat as our version of Niki Lauda in his approach to motor racing, really the complete package.
I think to many Moffat might have been a bit misunderstood. History has proven him to be proffessional, ethical and determined. Brocky was also a very proffessional, determined character. I think where Brocky had an advantage was where he was at ease with and had a special connection with his fans that Moffat couldnt and probably had little intention of emulating. Kudos to Moffat though, he gave 200 percent to every facet of his motor racing who never did it easy and must be very proud of his hard won achievements.
I agree, & I was one of those people. When he arrived with the Mustang I thought he was some rich guy who had had an easy run . He was a ruthless competitor. I know for a fact there were a few after race discussions in the paddock . I had no idea he was nearly running on the edge financially. His incessant plugging of sponsors annoyed me but I had no idea that he had to do that to survive. He was probably a better driver than he thought he was. I admire him immensely now but unfortunately his health is not great these days.
@@beagle7622 it was moffat that realli kicked off professional racng in australia.. he doesnt get enough credit for it. Prior to moffat Touring car drivers were not too dissimilar to 60’s F1. Gentleman drivers, run as you brungs, cashed up individuals - no one had setup teams to run professionally. Racng today is as borng as bat sh!t, no soul at all.
@@gfenwick1 Yes he did . I am reading his book at the moment, he certainly rocked the boat with the established drivers. I always thought the guy had a bag load of money behind him.
I had no idea he rented the back half of the Malvern Road Garage or that he parked cars at a Melbourne City Car Park. The guy was tough, which I always misinterpreted as being arrogant. He doesn’t say directly but some disputes with people like Bob Jane were sorted out in the paddock . A friend saw Jane drag him out of the Mustang one day & I saw a few verbal arguments myself . Those guys would today have spent every race being penalised 1 way or another.
I got no care for Brocks legacy.. lighter cars same grunt.. if he couldn't win. then wtf? as goes with todays crap v8 syuper farts, the billionaires are the only ones who wins,not the driver, the gear
@@Niknteen1 Agree 100%, except for the lighter cars/same grunt BS! The Toranas were way less powerful. Needed great skills to catch the Fords ;)
Was there anything else like the sound of a 351 GTHO or Boss 302 thundering past the Grandstand at Sandown?
Aida comes in second best.
Allan Moffat is an unusual man (read his book, Climbing the Mountain), but he knew how to get horsepower onto the ground and keep doing it lap after lap.
Moffat was very successful racing overseas in Porches and BMW's, but my memories are of Sandown and Calder and the GTHO, the Super Falcon, the Fabulous Boss 302 Mustang, the Cologne Capri, the Chevy Corvair and the amazing BDA Escort that whipped Bob Jane's seven litre arse at his own track.
Those were the days, and we will never see them again.
Believe it or Not, I just met Allan Moffat yesterday And got a picture with him!!!
Gee this takes me back, I recall being at Symmons Plains early 70's and getting Alans autograph
I would have been about 11. He should have told me to sod off but didn't....
50 years on and I've lost the autograph but not the memory of some great times.....
I've always followed team red and Alan was the "enemy" of course but what a great driver he was,
and surely a premium contributor to possibly our greatest era of motorsport, thanks Alan.
What a wonderful wife! Lucky man in all aspects of his life. Stunning too.
Is he still married to Pauline?
@@darrenparkinson4576 no, they separated many years ago.
That Falcon must have been a beast to drive .They really look like they are being manhandled around.
Brilliant find. There's a few Holden-sponsored HDT promo videos out there, but Ford stuff is as rare as hen's teeth. Really enjoyed this, especially as I love Allan Moffat as a driver and professional. He and Brock are streets ahead of today's drivers IMO, especially as they had to often nurse those cars to the finish. A great era.
Fantastic ,never watched before a rare find.
you're a fucking Legend for posting this! Thanks!!
Incredible determination...he and Brock so similar yet different. Brock appeared to make it look easy as showman do and Moffat was like the quiet achiever...both legends the same.
This is incredible footage!!
No, it's very credible.
Takes a bloke back to how it was, just a really great moment in time first 1000km bathurst no mean feat now or then ? safety what,s that? last century was the one to live in, feel a little sorry for the ones that never saw it, but I,m glad I did, FANTANSIC, stuff just gold those two doors were tough looking gems, and the old Chargers looked good too, Ford did a great job, but it got really big really fast, A moment in Time, Loved seeing it.RIP Pete.
the good old days brings back a lot of memories of my younger days.
I just love the XB Coupes.
just come across this & it's one of the best features iv'e viewed on moffat,first time ive heard pauline his ex wife speak
Fantastic stuff. Thanks for the upload.
Had I had seen future back then I would have bought as many as possible in the day and stored them in big secure warehouse. Nearly purchase brand new Cobra off Ford lot when released but didn’t follow through. Bugger.
I'm suprised no one is making a dvd from these rare moments.
I always have been a Moffat fan, and I always been a Ford 👧 .
First on race day and sold on Monday = FORD
F***ed On Race Day.
Found On Rubbish Dump.
Fix Or Repair Daily.
Fails On Road Daily.
Thank you for sharing this.
Brilliant !!
Awesome footage !!
@4:35 I wonder how many Canadians this bloke has met in his life? He looks like he only ventures out of a tip once a month, to go to a public pool for a clean.
Just a regular bloke having a few and taking the p!ss, the journalists look for it.
Aw c'mon mate, that's a ridiculous thing to assume.
What makes you think the moronic bogan washes?
Such massive crowds back then.
I'm a brocky fan and that was mint starting like Moffat more now
That was gold...
allan moffat a great race car driver.
Where the hell did this come from?? So many memories....
Not sure... I was checking what was on some old thumb drives that had been given to me and this turned up!
Great man + great cars = great video. Bit concerned that he was splashing Brut 33 around on the victory dais though - nowadays that stuff would be classed as an environmental hazard.
4:01mins just amazing shots
CLEVO FOREVER !
OUT fucking STANDING ! \m/
Wish they made these for the street
Vintage Allan Moffat 👍
My Dad used to take us to the Warrick Farm races i was so small i could still walk under the horse track rails without ducking one of my brothers was so scared of Moffet becase everyone in the crowd made him their villian so i was the one who was told to get his autograph it was in the pits getting dark he was nice as pie about.
What track Phillips lsiand
Warwick Farm in Sydney
4:28 I bet her name is Karen. lol
Onya Moffy! A hard car to get around those corners. EFyou to the mug that screamed "Go back to Canada"! He won! Loser ;)
"Not that I'm prejudice, I just don't like Canadians much" So you're prejudiced🤦♂️
That's as Aussie a statement if ever there was one
*Aussie bogan statement... Looks like there has always been dickheads amongst us.
Wtf is that dopey looking hat?