The 1902 Bolide 8hp.

1902 Bolide 8hp The car was purchased by Ossie Bennett (Johnstown) in 1976.  Alan Wilson happened to be in the Ossie's garage when it was brought home and was suitably impressed with the car.  Jim Ryan, of Durrow, worked for Ossie and knew him well enough to persuade Ossie to part with it.  Jim purchased […]

Social Night (2)

A large turnout was evident on Friday night last for the talk given by RIAC archivist Bob Montgomery.  Some very interesting photographs from the Cork races in the 30s were also shown.   As stated on the night, the club are working on commemorating the 75th anniversary of the 1938 Cork event – the only […]

Social Night

Friday Nov 30th       Vienna Woods Hotel  Glanmire Co Cork   8.00pm The club have arranged for Bob Montgomery, RIAC Archivist and Motoring Historian, to give  a presentation on motoring in Ireland in the 1930’s including references to the Cork International Races that took place in 1936, 1937 & 1938. All are welcome, free entry and open […]