Ted King Rajo Australian Historic Racer 1925 and 2025

[Mark Herdman]

Dec 5th 1925 was the 100th anniversary of the first Speedway meeting at the 5/6 mile banked concrete track at Maroubra, Sydney, Australia. Ted King raced his rajo there after quick repairs were carried out after his crash at Newcastle Speedway weeks before. It was a mad rush to put the car together over 7 weeks (without body) as best as I could ready for poster presentation at the centenary on the 6th Dec 2025, 100 years later.

Ted won 3rd place in the final of the 5 lap unlimited handicap race at this first meeting. These are the photographs used for the event.

[Mark Herdman]

Story continued

Note the unique Australian made side drive incorporating a Dodge water pump and Chev 4 oil pump.

[Mark Herdman]

I am still looking for at least 2 of these unique wire wheels for the car or just the centres. The centre is the same both sides of the wheel so it can be mounted on either side. Fits a standard T hub and flange.

Also looking for a B BB BBR Rajo inlet manifold used originally before the twin carbs. Thanks to Mark Chaffin for this photo.

Any help locating these parts would be appreciated. I have a USA postal address to use.

Thanks

Mark