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Alfred Thomas Gardner Collection

Alfred Thomas Gardner, also known as Goldie Gardner, was a British racing driver who left an indelible mark on the motorsport world

Background imageAlfred Thomas Gardner Collection: MG C type of Goldie Gardner at the RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932. Artist: Bill Brunell

MG C type of Goldie Gardner at the RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG C 746S cc. Event Entry No: 32. Driver: Gardner, A.T.G. Crashed. Place: Ards Circuit, Belfast. R.A.C. T.T. Race. Date: 20.8.32

Background imageAlfred Thomas Gardner Collection: Goldie Gardner signing autographs at the Irish Grand Prix, Phoenix Park, Dublin, 1930

Goldie Gardner signing autographs at the Irish Grand Prix, Phoenix Park, Dublin, 1930
Phoenix Park, Dublin. Irish International Grand Prix. Date: 18.7.30. Gardner, A.T.G

Background imageAlfred Thomas Gardner Collection: Amilcar of Goldie Gardner at the Irish Grand Prix, Phoenix Park, Dublin, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell

Amilcar of Goldie Gardner at the Irish Grand Prix, Phoenix Park, Dublin, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
Amilcar 1096S cc. Event Entry No: 41. Driver: Gardner, A.T.G. Finished: 18th. overall, 9th. In class. 2-seat racing body. Place: Phoenix Park, Dublin. Irish International Grand Prix. Date: 18.7.30

Background imageAlfred Thomas Gardner Collection: Lea-Francis Hyper of AS Llewellyn and Amilcar of Major A Gardner, BARC meeting, Brooklands, 1930

Lea-Francis Hyper of AS Llewellyn and Amilcar of Major A Gardner, BARC meeting, Brooklands, 1930
Background: Lea-Francis Hyper 1496S cc. Reg. No. VT4411. Entry No: 11. Driver: Llewellyn, A.S. Car colour is Blue. Amilcar 1093S cc. Reg. No. YV 4?1. Entry No: 12. Driver: Gardner, Maj. A.Brooklands

Background imageAlfred Thomas Gardner Collection: British racing driver Goldie Gardner at the Imperial Trophy race, Crystal Palace, 1939

British racing driver Goldie Gardner at the Imperial Trophy race, Crystal Palace, 1939
Goldie Gardner Crystal Palace. Imperial Trophy. Date: 26.8.39

Background imageAlfred Thomas Gardner Collection: Three MG C type Midgets in the pits at the RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932

Three MG C type Midgets in the pits at the RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932
MG C-Type Midget 746S cc. Entry No: 30. Driver: Hamilton, H.C. DNS. Centre: MG C-Type Midget. Entry No: 31. Driver: Paul, C. Retired. Right: MG C-Type Midget. R.A.C. T.T. Race. Date: 20.8.32

Background imageAlfred Thomas Gardner Collection: Three MG C type Midgets at the RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932. Artist: Bill Brunell

Three MG C type Midgets at the RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932. Artist: Bill Brunell
Left: MG C-Type Midget. Entry No: 32. Driver: Gardner, Maj. A.T.G. Crashed. Centre: MG C-Type Midget. Event Entry No: 31. Driver: Paul, C. Right: MG C-Type Midget. Entry No: 30. R.A.C. T.T. Race

Background imageAlfred Thomas Gardner Collection: MG C type Midget of Goldie Gardner competing in the RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932

MG C type Midget of Goldie Gardner competing in the RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932
MG C-Type Midget 746S cc. Event Entry No: 32. Driver: Gardner, Maj. A.T.G. Crashed. Place: R.A.C. T.T. Race. Date: 20.8.32

Background imageAlfred Thomas Gardner Collection: MG C type Midget of Goldie Gardner at the RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932

MG C type Midget of Goldie Gardner at the RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932
MG C-Type Midget 746S cc. Event Entry No: 32. Driver: Gardner, Maj. A.T.G. Crashed. Goldie Gardner with car at pit counter before race. Place: R.A.C. T.T. Race. Date: 20.8.32

Background imageAlfred Thomas Gardner Collection: Goldie Gardner in his Salmson GS at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, Surrey, c1920s

Goldie Gardner in his Salmson GS at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, Surrey, c1920s
Salmson GS ca 1929 1097 cc. Event Entry No: 33. Driver: Gardner, Maj. A.T. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race


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Alfred Thomas Gardner, also known as Goldie Gardner, was a British racing driver who left an indelible mark on the motorsport world. With his undeniable talent and passion for speed, he became a household name in the 1930s. One of his most memorable moments came at the RAC TT Race in Belfast in 1932. Behind the wheel of his MG C type Midget, Gardner showcased his skill and determination, leaving spectators awestruck. The artist Bill Brunell captured this exhilarating race on canvas, immortalizing Gardner's triumph. Gardner's fame extended beyond Belfast. At the Irish Grand Prix in Dublin in 1930, he not only raced but also took time to connect with fans by signing autographs. His Amilcar car added to his allure as it zoomed through Phoenix Park during this unforgettable event. Brooklands was another venue where Gardner made history. Alongside AS Llewellyn and Major A Gardner, he participated in a BARC meeting in 1930. Their Lea-Francis Hyper and Amilcar cars roared around the track, showcasing their shared love for adrenaline-fueled competition. In 1939 at Crystal Palace's Imperial Trophy race, Goldie Gardner once again proved himself as one of Britain's finest drivers. The crowd watched with bated breath as he maneuvered through challenging turns with finesse and precision. The JCC 200 Mile Race at Brooklands saw him behind the wheel of his Salmson GS during the c1920s era—a testament to his enduring presence on both vintage tracks and modern circuits alike. Throughout these races and events, one thing remained constant: three MG C type Midgets stood proudly side by side in pit lanes or raced together on Ards Circuit at Belfast's RAC TT Race—an emblematic sight that symbolized both camaraderie among racers and admiration for Gardner's chosen vehicle.