1936 RACQ Reliability Trials and 1935 Speed record attempts at Woody Point.

Competitors rounding a bend outside the Palace Hotel, in the RACQ High Speed Reliability Trials at Woody Point.At this stage Charlie W. Whatmore (Riley) is leading G.F.G. Lee (Wolsley Hornet), C. Coward (Chrysler) , A.P. Taylor (Deluge Sports) and V.P. Dear (Ford 10hp)

Original footage of the day from the Paul F Ruckert collection at the Queensland State Archives.

"S. Butters who came second, sends up clouds of dust as he corners sharply in

the RACQ high speed reliability contest at Woody Point on Saturday"

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A page from the Pictorial History Of Redcliffe Book 1824-1949:

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The 1936 Speed trials followed an earlier RACQ Speed event held at Woody Point on the 'under construction' Hornibrook Bridge on September 7th 1935: (The bridge was opened 4 weeks later on the 4th October 1935) A video of the construction and opening of the Hornbrook Bridge can be viewed and the following link

A framed 16x20 poster featuring many of the historical cars in chronological order with illustrations of iconic cars produced each year, from 1915 to 1968.

Available to view in our shop at 5 Alexander St Scarborough, or view and purchase online at: https://www.redcliffebook.com/product-page/framed-20x16-goodyear-car-poster-featuring-cars-from-1915-68

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COMING SOON - SKIDS AND DUST - The story of the 1936 Reliability trials car race at Woody Point and the 1935 Speed Trials from the Hornibrook Bridge to Woody Point.

A 35 page book featuring original photos and information on both events with competitor and car information and a detailed map of the course.