I am now at a point where I dont believe anything about a historic (race) car anymore until I have checked out history and details with trusted experts.
Last weekend I was at the Classic Car fair in Bremen near where I live.
A dealer (well known for sailing very close to the wind) displayed a very rare German Sports Racer, a 1950ies Borgward RS. I have wanted one for a while, so I looked into it.
The engine is obviously original, You just cant fake an obscure German Twin Cam Racing engine WITH BOSCH DIRECT FUEL INJCETION.
The bodywork is brand new, unpainted, but the car is claimed to be original.
I just dont trust that guy....
One hour later, I am disillusioned again.
Turns out that some of these engines were fitted to Cooper single seaters in period, mostly by Germans.
As the DI Injection is very difficult to run and the Borgward engine is underdeveloped against the Climax FPF, they were later removed and replaced by Coventrys best.
The car is newly built around one of these engines.
"history unknown"
Asking price was 450.000 Euros, too much for what is mostly a replica.
arrrrrrrrrrg
Rudolf