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Looking over these pics, I realise there's no way I could capture the fantastic range and diversity of the cars (and bikes) in attendance. Every exhibit was a superlative in it's field. A truly great event. Got some cool pics you'd like to share? mail me.
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Super looking Alfa Bat car.
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the Hurst Shifter Special. I wouldn't fancy driving this one. You sit in that little sidecar, and hope no-one sideswipes you. The idea is that the driver's weight helps the car round the left hand bends. By the way the first bend in the Goodwood hillclimb track was a sharp Right Hander! 
Real good looking car. there's something unmistakeable about Indy cars. 
The Indy cars were being kept company by Smokey Yunick. Had a chat with Smokey, but being around race cars for so long has took it's toll on his hearing. 
Occasionally catch old footage from English races in the 60's, where you'll see galaxies like this one battling it out with Mini-Coopers and Lotus Cortina's. Incredible. 
Junior Johnson and his old Chevy Stocker. Another nice guy, he gave me his autograph. The car sounded fantastic, especially at speed. 
Alaska registered 4 wheel drive Miller. the owner had us spellbound telling the story behind the motor in this beast. It is the one that was later developed into the well known Offy 4 cylinder indy motor. Miller's cars were works of art. 
Another Miller, less flashy but still impressive. 
Bet this took you by surprise as you scrolled down the page. GM had all the turbine showcars laid out for (close) inspection. As I said, access to the cars was second to none. The Corvette roadshow trailer was there too. 
Napier Railton. Other side had two exhaust headers sprouting from it. wngine is a W12 I believe. 
Every Bugatti engine is a pure work of art. Absolutely beautiful. 
Four Wheel Drive. Look of the old cars somewhat diminished by the race suits and modern helmets of the drivers. That said, one driver and a marshall were tragically killed in practice. Motor Sport is dangerous. 
This Edwardian Era Grand Prix Racer sports about 14 Litres. Grille emblazoned with the F.I.A.T. logo. Fix It Again Tony! 
Bill Summers holding court perched on the goldenrod wheel driven land speed record holder. Hote crowd of people who totally ignored the "please keep off the sand" signs to have a chat with Bill (myself included). Apparently the area these cars were occupying is normally the cricket pitch! Bizarre! 
If you see this in your rear view mirror, you're in the wrong place at the wrong time, Buddy! |
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Solihull, England.
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