Special Saloons - the early cars (1965 - 1975ish!)

[Alan Raine]

Originally Posted by aaronwalsh

I was 10 when I took this picture. One of the few of my early photos that wasn't blurred, too far away or completely black ! It was 1974 and my memory is that it was the meeting where Ian Richardson started at the back with a 10 second penalty and was up near the front after 1 lap and went on to win by a long way in a very short race. I believe the sponsor was 'Anglia Nuts & Bolts'. Great memories.

Welcome and thanks for the photo Aaron.

What looks like lines on the bonnet are dozens of little louvres. I'm not sure what they were for as the engine was in the back, but it was extremely well done