This trophy was won by S. Chambers for first place in the 500 cc class.
Here is an early trophy for the August 22, 1954 Costa Mesa time trials. Winner was S. Chambers for a first place finish in the 500 cc class. Does anyone know who S. Chambers was? What was he driving? And, how about some information about the Costa Meas Time Trials. I have no information on any of the above, so please share your knowledge.
Do you have any other trophies to share? contact us.and send some pictures.
I was a member of the costa mesa 4 cylinder club in 1954 for about 3 years. We met at the Costa Mesa Women’s Club,
that still exist, at the corner of 18th. St. and Anaheim next to the Costa Mesa downtown park. In 1957 I sold my
MG Midget and bought a XK150 Jaguar and had to leave the club. At the time we had MG’s, Porsche’s, Austin Healy’s and Tramphs. I do not know who S. Chambers was. We had time trials and many timed rallys. We even had a rally trip to Mexico. I think I still have the plaque. I will dig for pictures, but not to hopefull though.
Hi Gary
You are the first former Costa Mesa member I’ve heard from. This is very exciting and I appreciate the details you included in your comment. If you do come across any dash plaques, photographs, printed materials, etc., please do let me know.
Bill Wilkman
An article with pics on the trials is in Sports Illustrated Dec 20 1954
I just purchased a trophy identical to the one pictured except it is for “Mod. over 1500 cc” class won by Tommy Sparks. The trophy is identical, even dated 8/22/54. I too
am looking for information. Thank you for posting guys!
602-999-8897 cell Mark Hopper
Those old trophies are really cool. I have a small collection of rally trophies from the 1950s. Real wood and no plastic…I love that! If you have a chance, please email me some photos of your trophy. wilkmanracing@aol.com