Jack Neal from Tamworth NSW , was a brilliant engineer who designed and built many things in his lifetime.
He holds the distinction of being the only person in Australia to completely build an aeroplane
(Bi-winged) and have it passed by the Government. ( in that era )
He designed and built the Neal Jaguar Special, he raced a 4C Maserati and a Monza Ferrari 750S. He died at the young age of 62 in 1978. His daughter Julie has been kind enough to share some of his history with us on Aussie Road Racing...thank you Julie and to your Mum, Mrs Neal.
The Jack Neal Jaguar Special.
Jack and the Jaguar negotiate Hell Corner (first corner from the Start ) at Mt Panorama - Bathurst - NSW.
The Jack Neal Jaguar Special under construction- - built with a 2 1/2 Litre SS100 Jaguar engine - it appeared at Bathurst Easter 1956 when new.
Jack and the Jag. in a nice power slide at what looks like the Mt Druitt circuit in NSW
at Mt Druitt circuit.
At the entrance to Hell Corner - Bathurst.
Entering Hell Corner - Bathurst - with Wal Anderson in his Holden Special behind.
Hell Corner again - Jack and the Jag with Clive Adams in the PRAD Holden
( ex Bill Clark HRG now with a Holden 6 engine) behind. Circa 1956.
at Mt Druitt.
At the Gnoo Blas circuit - Orange - NSW.
Coming on to the Starting Straight - Orange - NSW.
Orange - another angle.
Orange - NSW - Mt Canobolas in the background.
On the grid at Orange.
Jack (right) checks the Jaguar's wheel balance with the REPCO technician.
The three stripes on the tail of the Jaguar Special indicate that at the time Jack was a Provisional driver ( a learner on the circuit).
On to the 4C Maserati
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