Sir Nick Williamson memories
The car is definitely the Marlyn 712S (name is from MAR from March and LYN from Lyncar) run by Sir Nick at hill climbs in 1973. It was derived from his previous year's March 712 and putting a DFV in the back. Sir Nick was most spectacular with his "tail out" style and he was always my favourite hillclimber in 1973 and 1974 when I attended Prescott, Shelsley Walsh and Gurston Down as a spotty teenager with my parents. He stopped hillclimbing in 1975 and I remember some time around then meeting Sir Nick at the little wooden bar beside the start at Prescott. He was wonderful company and over a period of 2 hours or so we had far too many drinks together (and me only about 17 at the time!!) as I listened in awe about his often hilarious exploits. Happy days indeed and he made a real impression on me.
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