Raymond Barrington Brock

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Raymond Barrington Brock

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am looking for some detail about Mr. Raymond Barrington Brock who raced at Goodwood, holding the up-to 2 litre class in 1948, took part in Swiss hill climbs, firstly in a Healey, with a body largely built by himself and then a works Jowett Javelin. Success with the Javelin prompted him to design and build a complete rear-engined coupé, capable of 100 mph and 50 mpg, using a Javelin engine.

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Try Alan Brierley - Jowetteer editor. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of past motoring achievements.

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This prompts me to ask about something which is in the back of my mind (no front since the op):-

Is it true that in about 1928, a Jowett broke the International Class 'G' Record (2 sessions of 12 hours each)? Despite blowing a couple of head gaskets in the process!

I believe the previous holder was an Amilcar (which I also part-own) and that, as this Class was discontinued, Jowetts hold it in perpetuity.

True? Any more? Story for Jowetteer?
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From about 1980 to '87 ex WD Jowett stationary engine. (Sold on)
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Post by ian Howell »

Keith: -

I suppose you know about this?

Raymond Barrington Brock was a scientist. The vine intrigued him and at Oxted in Surrey he planted a small experimental vineyard.

I am assuming that there was only ONE Raymond Barrington Brock!
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It is not the vine that intrigues me; but one of its by products.
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