Did Peter Brock marry Bev?

Brock next entered into a relationship with Beverly "Bev" McIntosh, the wife of a member of his motor racing team. After two failed marriages Brock was hesitant to marry McIntosh and although the couple never married, Peter always called Bev his "wife", and she changed her surname to Brock by deed poll.

How long was Peter Brock married to Bev?

Peter Brock was in a marital relationship with Bev for over 25 years. They had two children and Bev had a child from a previous relationship whom Brock raised as his own.

Who was Bev Brock married to first?

Brock was married to Michelle Downs, a former Miss Australia, at the time.

Was Peter Brock married twice?

Brock was married twice early in his life. In 1967 he married Heather Russell but they divorced in 1969. He married 1973 Miss Australia, Michelle Downes, in 1974 but the couple divorced after only a year.

What happened to the car Peter Brock died in?

Champion once held Australia's largest collection of the nine-time Bathurst 1000 winner's cars, race suits and memorabilia at a museum in Yeppoon in central Queensland. Fifteen years on from Brock's death, only one race car remains in his collection – the Daytona Coupe from that fateful day.

Peter Brock Bridgestone donuts ads from 2002 featuring Bev Brock

Who bought Peter Brock's car?

THE long-running saga of two 'Big Banger' HDT Holden Commodore VK Bathurst Group C race cars carrying Peter Brock's #05 on their doors is over. Long-time Australian race car enthusiasts, the Bowden family, have recently acquired the ex-Peter Champion car and taken the first step toward returning it to the track.

Where is Peter Brock's grave?

Peter is memorialised at the Arthurs Creek Cemetery, at a Brock family plot.

Who was Peter Brock partner when he died?

The 61-year-old Brock died within a couple of minutes of the impact. His co-driver, Mick Hone, was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition. Video footage of the crash (provided by a fan and the in-car camera) was reviewed by Western Australian police to help determine the cause of the crash.

How many partners did Peter Brock have?

He was married twice, most famously to a former Miss Australia Michelle Downes. His 12-month marriage to her was in trouble when he met Bev. Brock's mechanic was a friend of Bev's husband, James.

Where are Peter Brock's ashes?

The ashes were given to Ms Bamford after Brock was cremated in September 2006, then divided between her and Brock's children, James, Robert and Alexandra. "We've all got some of the ashes.

Did Brock have kids?

Brock Davies' brood! Scheana Shay welcomed daughter Summer with her husband in April, and the Aussie has two other children from a previous marriage.

Does Brock have another child?

The VPR newcomer has a son named Eli and a daughter named Winter from a previous relationship. Although he was born in New Zealand, he resided in Australia before relocating to Los Angeles. Brock previously addressed his complicated relationship with them via Instagram.

Did Peter Brock get cremated?

Brock departed on his final journey on a hot sunny day in Melbourne, the cortege leaving the Flinders St cathedral for a private cremation.

How much did Peter Brock's vk sell for?

The VK Commodore Group A SS sold for $1,057,509 in May of 2021. Based on the images on the classified ad the owner has added plaques commemorating Brock's nine Bathurst victories onto the engine cover.

Is James Brock Peter Brock's son?

After two short failed marriages early in his career, Peter Brock settled down with long-time companion Bev McIntosh and they had two children, Robert and Alexandra. The siblings have a half-brother, James, Bev's eldest son.

How old was Peter Brock in 1972?

In 1972, a 27-year old Peter Brock took to Mount Panorama in his Holden Torana. It would be Brock's first of nine Bathurst 1000 wins between 1972 and 1987, making him the "King of the Mountain".

Who inherited Peter Brock's estate?

In 1984 Peter made a Will in which, apart from some monetary gifts, Beverley was to live in the family home until marriage, death or the youngest child turned 18, with income paid to Beverley and the children until the youngest turned 25, at which time the children would receive the remainder of the estate.

Who is buried at Brock's Monument?

A crypt beneath the monument contains the bodies of General Brock and Colonel MacDonnell.

Where is the house where General Brock died?

The House Where Brock's Body was Laid

Brock's body was taken to a stone house that belonged to Patrick McCabe. This house was located near the Laura Secord homestead. Today, the location would be listed as the corner of Queenston and Partition Streets. The house stood for over a century but was torn down in the 1920s.

What is the most expensive Peter Brock car?

A 20-year-old 2002 Holden VX Commodore owned from new by the late Peter Brock is now up for sale at carsales with a cool $1.5 million price tag.

What was Peter Brock's favorite car?

1979 HDT Holden Torana

The Marlboro red, white and black scheme suited the Torana A9X Brock drove in the late 1970s. It's a look that screams success and has become iconic with Brock's legacy.

Where did Peter Brock live?

Located at 26 Anzac Avenue in Hurstbridge (outside Melbourne), the three-bedroom weatherboard residence was built in 1949 and bought by the Brock family several years later.

Why did Brock lose his kids?

My little boy was born, we separated," he said in a confessional. "And then we found out we were pregnant with my little girl. That led to an argument with me and her dad, and they pressed the domestic violence order on me." "We separated, she then took my kids away from me," he added in his conversation with Lisa, 61.