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Old 14 Jan 2006, 17:06 (Ref:1501215)   #22
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R59 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridR59 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
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Originally Posted by Alan Raine
What happened to all the Skodas, Daf's and converted Sports 2000's that were around in the late 70's?
The Daf was mentioned on here (ex-Hazelwood then Minshaw), and as far as I can make out, it's being rebuilt now. I asked about it, as the then owner didn't have the time or pennies to rebuild it.

The only Skoda left racing (that I know of) was the one used by Tony Sugden. Fitted with a Cosworth YB Turbo, and still winning up to the point where he finally, totally, absolutely, had to retire. But perhaps, like Status Quo, his "End of the Road Tour" will be the start of another chapter of more racing!

The Sports 2000's that became Hillman Imps? or even one that I remember being painted red, and someone running it as a "Ferrari 308" (didn't look anything like one!)

I'll post a list of cars that would be nice to find....

If anyone wants to add what / who they know, please do.

Rob.
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