Miss Speedbird

gerry.p · 19-09-2006, 08:45 PM

Hi Guys,
Anybody remember this old girl from the 60/70s ?
used to be called 'Tolstar' and was raced by Ian Toll
before she had the cabin put on and renamed Miss Speedbird'
and raced by Bob Attwood
Cheers
Gerry

Black_Tornado · 19-09-2006, 10:49 PM

In the beautiful section of Graham Stevens I found this one.

gerry.p · 20-09-2006, 06:09 AM

B-T,
thats the only photo i have found of her
( thanks to Graham )
still looking for photos of her as s-bird
Cheers
Gerry

Tolstar when she was launched in 1967

russellramjet · 25-04-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerry.p

Hi Guys,
Anybody remember this old girl from the 60/70s ?
used to be called 'Tolstar' and was raced by Ian Toll
before she had the cabin put on and renamed Miss Speedbird'
and raced by Bob Attwood
Cheers
Gerry

Hello Gerry,
Great to see Miss Speedbird is still around. My Dad, Bob, raced Miss Speedbird in the 1970 CTC. Unfortunately, it blew its engine half an hour into the race. It was running a Mercruiser V8 in those days. While Miss Speedbird was being towed to Hamble, they got passed by the winning boat into Cowes! My parents are still looking for photo's of it. If they turn up, I will let you know. If you ever decide to sell Miss Speedbird, could you give me first refusal? Thanks.
Regards
Russell Attwood

gerry.p · 25-04-2007, 07:47 PM

nice to hear from you will send pm
regards

Blue mist · 25-04-2007, 08:48 PM

Just found an old advert,unfortunately no date but very old. Reads--- 1967Tolcraft shark 21' GRP Cruiser, 1 x 210hp Ford Thorneycroft tubo diesel PRM gearbox & Lancing Surface drive give approx 36 knots max. 2 berths galley and seatoilet. A classic ex Cowes-Torquay boat . Asking £8.750 Similar picture as first post. Same boat???????!!!!

Blue mist · 25-04-2007, 09:03 PM

Just looked at the picture in the add again, its the same boat!

gerry.p · 25-04-2007, 09:09 PM

yes thats her,
have been in touch with the owner who was selling her,
he found her with no engine so put the motor and drive unit in
reckon she was fine in a straight line but a bugger in a tight spot
the drive was a lancing marine unit,
iwhen she came to Guernsey she still had the surface drive fitted
that was back in the nineties,
any chance you could scan the advert ?
Gerry

Blue mist · 25-04-2007, 10:16 PM

Hi Gerry, I would scan the add if i knew how to !! PM me your address and i will post it to you.

Blue mist · 28-04-2007, 12:08 PM

Gerry, PM sent today (sat) not sure if it sent ok??? im crap with PCs,
better with wood and spanners!!!!

SHAUN LINFOOT · 14-12-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerry.p

Hi Guys,
Anybody remember this old girl from the 60/70s ?
used to be called 'Tolstar' and was raced by Ian Toll
before she had the cabin put on and renamed Miss Speedbird'
and raced by Bob Attwood
Cheers
Gerry

I OWNED THIS BOAT IN THE 1980,S, AND SOLD IT TO PAUL WEBB, WHO PUT THE FORD , AND LANCING DRIVE IN IT, IT WAS OWNED BY AN AIRLINE PILOT, WHO KEPT IT AT RIBBS MARINE, RIVER AVON, CHRISTCHURCH, HE SOLD IT TO STEVEN BATH, OFF BATH TRAVEL,, I BROUGHT IT OFF HIM FOR £500.00. AND SLD IT TO PAUL WEBB, HE USED IT FOR SEVERAL YEARS, IT WAS THEN SOLD TO A MAN IN DARTFORD, KENT. BEFOR ENDING UP IN THE CHANNEL ISLES. IT WAS A GOOD OLD THING!. CHEERS, SHAUN.07811787849.

Coronet Kip · 14-12-2011, 11:53 PM

Well you'll be pleased to hear that Gerry has restored Miss Speedbird and she's back in the water

larby · 15-12-2011, 06:34 AM

She's looking amazing, though I still think it looked better as 'Tolstar'!

James

gerry.p · 15-12-2011, 07:19 PM

Shaun,
nice to hear from you that's a bit more of her history that has come to light,
have been in touch with Bob Attwood (pilot) and Paul Webb and Ian Toll of Tolcraft who built her all those years ago,
still to finish her off yet,windscreen, inside the cabin etc
hoping to get to Cowes next year for the classic rally
will give you a call
Gerry

Martin The Talker · 15-12-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gerry.p

Shaun,
nice to hear from you that's a bit more of her history that has come to light,
have been in touch with Bob Attwood (pilot) and Paul Webb and Ian Toll of Tolcraft who built her all those years ago,
still to finish her off yet,windscreen, inside the cabin etc
hoping to get to Cowes next year for the classic rally
will give you a call
Gerry

SHE LOOKS GREAT !
I remember seeing her, without the cabin on, at scrutineering for the CTC Race, probably that was at Souters yard in Arctic Road.
Are you a member of COPC ?
If not, log onto www.classicoffshore.com

Ciao · 15-12-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin The Talker

SHE LOOKS GREAT !
I remember seeing her, without the cabin on, at scrutineering for the CTC Race, probably that was at Souters yard in Arctic Road.
Are you a member of COPC ?
If not, log onto www.classicoffshore.com

Oi! Oi! The COPC recruitment drive is on.

Where does COPOC figure in this?

Martin The Talker · 16-12-2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ciao

Oi! Oi! The COPC recruitment drive is on.

Where does COPOC figure in this?

COPC is involved in the world of restoration of old raceboats, obviously.
Miss Speedbird is an ex CTC raceboat, & I think one of our members involved in the restoration.

Certainly, COPC would be happy to hear from potential new members.
See: www.classicoffshore.com