What a privilege to get a personal tour from Dan, great photos in their offices and brings back memories when I was in the crowd at Oran Park during that period, David, Dan and Chris know their stuff and only exceeded by their enthusiasm. Have been lucky enough to have tour at David's Private Compound in Buderim when it was open. Howard hope you get a chance in the near future to get a private tour for your You Tube channel. Thanks to Dan and hope he drew a breath after the interview an again Howard thanks for your time. Bill Mc
I was privileged enough to have a night time viewing of dad’s collection with the DJR team mates. The passion Dan had when he was talking about each car and explaining the history and why each car was important to them is second to none. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to visit the collection again.
Howard thanks for interviewing Dan. That guy is super passionate about everything he does. so proud of the business he created and his own personal collection. always has time for everyone. Loved that interview and have brought his gear exclusively since the start ? Thanks for sharing
Thanks Howard, was really good fun to have you come and visit us mate!! Looks like a few want to see the family car collection here too, let's see what we can do next time you're up ok. :)
The kids paid for me to attend the buderim property for the first event where they started some of the cars up,that GT40 was absolute mechanical music,then there was the lineup of three cars from a grid from a 1970s race,from my fading memory it was Beecheys Monaro, Geoghans Super Falcon and either Moffatts Mustang or GTHO. Been to buderim 3 times now,listening to Dan give the backstory/history of the cars and how they came to acquire them,he has your full attention.
I was lucky enough to go to the 1st two open days that Bowden's put on at the private collection about 15yrs ago,got to ride with Dan in the original SL300 gullwing Mercedes up the Buderim range,even got to press the passenger side horn button,thats actually my bosses silver merc race car, good to see it outside its inflatable tent it lives in 😅😅
We'd all love to see the private collection, but please ask Dan to have the line of speed after the interview, so we can keep up with what he says during the tour 😂
1984 HDT cars do NOT have the engines they ran at Bathurst - totally different engines & different parts . Any of the mechanics will tell you the truth about the 2 cars .
Yes that's pretty fascinating, although hardly unexpected by many, or pushed by ourselves or anyone else these great old racecars actually do? You may personally not be aware that racecars live a very different, harder life over what many road cars ever do. It's due to that purposeful way they were used that very few will ever retain their original numbered engines, or if they do, they are best put on a shelf if you wish to continue using them as originally intended. We are in the middle of doing our best to get #25 back to what it was though, almost a year and half into it now, even tracking down the super rare original twin point, twin coil ignition, mechanical tach systems that Repco helped make for HDT in the day. After this is done you'll see and hear it back on track racing again, hopefully at Bathurst this year for the 40 year anniversary. :)
Great Passion !!! these cars are cars are in the right place
Yes they are!
A visit to Dad's collection is a must Howard if the Bowden's can arrange, awesome video btw 😊
Maybe one day!
Great episode Howard, would love to see the private collection if possible. Bowdens are such great hosts.
Yes will be good if we can pull it off
What a privilege to get a personal tour from Dan, great photos in their offices and brings back memories when I was in the crowd at Oran Park during that period, David, Dan and Chris know their stuff and only exceeded by their enthusiasm. Have been lucky enough to have tour at David's Private Compound in Buderim when it was open. Howard hope you get a chance in the near future to get a private tour for your You Tube channel. Thanks to Dan and hope he drew a breath after the interview an again Howard thanks for your time. Bill Mc
Thanks Bill
What a FANTASTIC interview..Thank You so much Howard
Glad you enjoyed it, we had a good time at Bowdens.
I was privileged enough to have a night time viewing of dad’s collection with the DJR team mates. The passion Dan had when he was talking about each car and explaining the history and why each car was important to them is second to none. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to visit the collection again.
I’m sure as some time.
Well, he was a bubbly character. Definitely loves his classics 👌
Sure does
Dan is a great bloke and a huge supporter of our club, Just 8s. The collection of history dad has is amazing.
Fingers crossed
100% would love to see Dad's collection if he was well enough.
Cheers mate
I hope mr Bowden senior gets well and it would be great to see his collection
It’s been a long while 👍👍
Thanks David
Thanks for the tour Howard. So good to share Dan’s enthusiasm and knowledge.
You bet
Dan great job ..in the top 5 of your vlogs ....thank you ..
Glad you like them!
Great bunch of classics🏆🏆🏆🏆
For sure
Very Good ⚡️⚡️🇦🇺
Thank you Howard and team⚡️
Cheers mate.
Howard thanks for interviewing Dan. That guy is super passionate about everything he does. so proud of the business he created and his own personal collection. always has time for everyone. Loved that interview and have brought his gear exclusively since the start ? Thanks for sharing
It was a good day out.
Thanks Howard, was really good fun to have you come and visit us mate!! Looks like a few want to see the family car collection here too, let's see what we can do next time you're up ok. :)
Hey Dan, sounds good, Ill be in touch
The kids paid for me to attend the buderim property for the first event where they started some of the cars up,that GT40 was absolute mechanical music,then there was the lineup of three cars from a grid from a 1970s race,from my fading memory it was Beecheys Monaro, Geoghans Super Falcon and either Moffatts Mustang or GTHO. Been to buderim 3 times now,listening to Dan give the backstory/history of the cars and how they came to acquire them,he has your full attention.
Thanks for sharing, its truely an amazing Family
Please let Howard look through your Dads shed👍
Thanks!!
Great collection
Thanks for visiting
Great video - amazing walkthrough - thanks! STUNNING cars. Would froth to see dad’s collection. Would also love to see the manufacturing facility.
Great suggestion!
I was lucky enough to go to the 1st two open days that Bowden's put on at the private collection about 15yrs ago,got to ride with Dan in the original SL300 gullwing Mercedes up the Buderim range,even got to press the passenger side horn button,thats actually my bosses silver merc race car, good to see it outside its inflatable tent it lives in 😅😅
Thanks for sharing, cheers H
2 legends in you 2 there
Thanks mate!
Great interview with Dan Bowden Howard, can you please keep a list of those who would like to see the Bowden car collection?
Would be great to see it.
Ill keep our followers posted on this one
Never late 308 ❤
Been around Kryger too much.😂😂
It's a pity you didn't get to see/film the ex-Ron Thorp AC Cobra, the only genuine 289 Cobra in Australia....
Maybe next time
We'd all love to see the private collection, but please ask Dan to have the line of speed after the interview, so we can keep up with what he says during the tour 😂
Man on a mission that's for sure
Watching 👀❤🇦🇺🍻🦘🏔🌨❄️
Thats a lot of emojis
@@AstillDesign 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🦘🦘🍻🍻🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
We have to see Dads collection.
We will try.
Let’s convince Dan to open the big shed for a group of enthusiasts
I’m sure he is watching the comments
If a "bog standard" Phase 3 goes for a million, what is that Moffatt worth...?
Yes who knows!!
1984 HDT cars do NOT have the engines they ran at Bathurst - totally different engines & different parts .
Any of the mechanics will tell you the truth about the 2 cars .
Yes that's pretty fascinating, although hardly unexpected by many, or pushed by ourselves or anyone else these great old racecars actually do? You may personally not be aware that racecars live a very different, harder life over what many road cars ever do. It's due to that purposeful way they were used that very few will ever retain their original numbered engines, or if they do, they are best put on a shelf if you wish to continue using them as originally intended.
We are in the middle of doing our best to get #25 back to what it was though, almost a year and half into it now, even tracking down the super rare original twin point, twin coil ignition, mechanical tach systems that Repco helped make for HDT in the day. After this is done you'll see and hear it back on track racing again, hopefully at Bathurst this year for the 40 year anniversary. :)
thanks guys, I was hoping you would answer that one