Originals v Replicas

[sidsnot]

Fair enough. I will not pursue the matter. Other than to quote Victor Meldrew.
"What is the bloody point?"

[simon drabble]

I am claiming the fifth amendment on this other than to say sidsnot is not an alias of mine!
However you did say that you have a hotrod as well as a correct car.....

[sidsnot]

However,there are certain racing series ideal for those who wish to experiment. 750MC, for example, run several of these. Austin Seven chassis with hydralic brakes, Coventry Climax engines, fifteen inch wheels, sidevalves revving to 7000RPM. All things frowned upon by the purists. Whilst the VSCC, quite rightly, would not allow them to take part in their events, the 750MC see this type of "Hot Rod" correct when raced in its proper context. Who will not agree that this type of racing "Hooky" cars is a genuine part of our motorsport heritage. Is it not where Chapman,Broadly, Costin, Mallock, Duckworth, Marsh and many others cut their teeth.
Those who wish to race cars with discs all round should buy a Clio or similar.
Those who wish to race historic and classic cars modified as per period have my undying admiration.
Those who would put ventilated discs all round on an icon of sixties saloon car racing need help. (In my opinion)

[terence]

Originally Posted by sidsnot

However,there are certain racing series ideal for those who wish to experiment. 750MC, for example, run several of these. Austin Seven chassis with hydralic brakes, Coventry Climax engines, fifteen inch wheels, sidevalves revving to 7000RPM. All things frowned upon by the purists. Whilst the VSCC, quite rightly, would not allow them to take part in their events, the 750MC see this type of "Hot Rod" correct when raced in its proper context. Who will not agree that this type of racing "Hooky" cars is a genuine part of our motorsport heritage. Is it not where Chapman,Broadly, Costin, Mallock, Duckworth, Marsh and many others cut their teeth.
Those who wish to race cars with discs all round should buy a Clio or similar.
Those who wish to race historic and classic cars modified as per period have my undying admiration.
Those who would put ventilated discs all round on an icon of sixties saloon car racing need help. (In my opinion)

Sid,who-ever you are,I agree with those points.

[simon drabble]

like Terry I agree with your points but as per your last comment - it is only our opinion.....

[Peter Mallett]

They certainly do need help. Its not easy machining thosse hubs to take vented discs!

[Peter Mallett]

Here's an interesting '66 1950 FIA B with HTP too.

http://www.motorsportads.co.uk/race-...ars/15606.html

[terence]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Here's an interesting '66 1950 FIA B with HTP too.

http://www.motorsportads.co.uk/race-...ars/15606.html

I did see that earlier,I thought the cut off was 65 and a legal engine was ---Oh sod it,whats the point.

[Peter Mallett]

Apparently it is eligible for Gent Drivers, but IIRC Masters has said no to non FIA. Seems a shame that someone may buy it then get stuck for a new engine and gearbox etc. then find that a D reg is not eligible. Although there are a couple of works D reg cars around.

[andy97]

I see that there's rather a nice article on the "continuation" Chevron B8, with some of the back ground to the current confusion of identities (will the real B8 please stand up!), in this months Evo magazine.