Thread: The Cooper Works, later The Traffic Police Garage In Surbiton
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Old 5 Jun 2014, 23:15 (Ref:3415974)   #16
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Originally Posted by macca View Post
Scenes from the 1966 MGM film "Grand Prix" were shot inside the Cooper building.

For those who remember it, the scene where Pete Aron signs to drive for Yamura and is photographed shaking hands was in the drawing office, and the characters then go downstair to the race-shop floor for a seat-fitting.

However all the cars visible were Lotus, not Cooper! Either Lotus 25/33 or Lotus 20, all disguised as 'Yamuras'.

I look forward to being able to visit the building - is there any access at present?

Paul M
Thanks for posting the Grand Prix film information.
No access inside the building yet but hopefully sometime soon if the Cooper shop/museum plan happens.
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