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Originally Posted by Mike Bell
There are quite a few Gp5 cars regularly racing in Peter Auto CER, so hope some of them get invited, and not just a few museum specimens! Not sure if there are any of my favourite type, the Zakspeed Capri, active, but think Ford Germany have a running example. Would also be good to see a genuine Zak Gp5 Escort, but again, not sure if any 'runners' in Europe?
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Mike, hi there, you are correct that FoG do have a Zak Gp 5 Capri in running condition ; it used to be on permanent display in the reception of Ford Lommel, but I'm not sure they would be willing to run it (has always been a very budget concious company) & all their historic road & race cars are very rarely seen in public ; Goodwood may be seen as worthwhile however.
By the way, do you know that they open the test tracks for bicycling one day per year ? It's a great day, normally attended by local workers & bike clubs, but actually open to anyone who turns up. I did it several times as a former employee & then a regular visitor & it's really interesting to ride the tracks on a bike, a completely different experience vs hammering round in a prototype !
The whole area around Lommel is really nice for cycling (& drinking & eating) much overlooked by most visitors, other than the Dutch. I'm a big fan !
Would be great to see more exotic Fords out on track.
Martin