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3 Jun 2007, 04:48 (Ref:1927210) | #1 | ||
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Winton historic races carpark
As always there were lots of classic and older cars in the carpark for the historic races - if you don't get there by not much after 9am you won't get into the special display area! Ok, on with the photos which may be found HERE along with a thread on the racing cars here
Probably the most unusual cars were this decrepit-looking pair. The car on the left with the timber plank running boards/mudguards is a Crossley while the car on the left is an Alvis. Not sure if you will be able to make out the Alvis' radiator mascot which is a singing Elvis figurine! A nice Delage A pair of Prince Skyline GTs 1969 HT Holden Monaro GTS 350 which was raced by HDT in the Sandown 500, driven by Spencer Martin and Kevin Bartlett |
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This is an American LaFrance - a converted fire engine, 14.5L 6cyl chain-driven monster! The top of the steering wheel is well over 6' high. The info board had an interesting line on it: Top speed: 80-100mph with bigger sprocket if brave
The engine - note the exposed pushrod gear, the flywheel teeth could also be easily seen - the engine was idling at 300rpm or less An interesting-looking Daimler special A line-up of Allison sportscars. These have an aluminium monocoque construction with a mid-mounted Toyota engine. The first had 140bhp (and has completed 50,000km) while one is currently being built with a supercharged engine and 280bhp!! |
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I have also put a couple of photos of a Lancia Lambda sedan in the Pre War Saloon Cars thread.
Another Delage Porsche 914 Chrysler Valiant Pacer (VG model - 1970). This was the first model where the 245ci Hemi 6cyl replaced the old 225ci slant six, and for the Pacer could be had with a 4 barrel carby! Having a 3sp transmission and unassisted brakes went a long way to counteract the other racing-oriented goodies such as the enormous (optional) 35gal fuel tank |
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