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Originally Posted by ss_collins
But Courage, Lola, Lister, Judd, Elan, Tampoli, Debora, WR... not Ferrari, Porsche, Ford, GM exactly is it? I'm sure the ACO want the manufacturers back rather than the racing specialists.
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In some ways that depends on the what engines find there way into the chassis, maybe the Belmondo Courage Ford & the Rollcentre Nissan could be the way forward. If the big manufacturers don't want to provide the complete car, maybe engine deals?
A good case could be made that having the big names just leads to sprialing costs and the boom bust cycle sportscars always seems to follow. A more controlled way forward may be the Grand Am route, (only faster and better looking) the chassis come from the indepents who then choose from a range of engines. The car companys get the credit if the engine wins, but can remain out of the lime light if it fails in a big way.