Australian racer

Post by **Pete** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:45 pm

Liking this......very similar to the Bruce McLaren car !!

http://www.classicthrottleshop.com/car8.html

What do you think Graeme ?

dhenry · Post by **dhenry** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:48 pm

that's incredible. i want it.

alexdenevers · Post by **alexdenevers** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:53 pm

Very nice car, and nice detailing.

But the speedo seems to be stuck !

cookie1071 · Post by **cookie1071** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:44 pm

Sublime, i love almond green Mk1s

graham in aus · Post by **graham in aus** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:10 am

I believe this was originally a 997 Cooper personal import, then 'developed' (as described) in the text as a race car, hence the now S appearance. The car was until very recently situated locally to me, I was unaware that it was to be sold?

The Classic Throttle Shop are Sydney's premier sellers, maybe this is on a consignment sale type deal?

I wondered when the AUS $50K S level would be reached! Here it is!

Very nice car and 'believable' heritage I see it has an FE number

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Post by **Pete** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:28 am

graham in aus wrote:I believe this was originally a 997 Cooper personal import, then 'developed' (as described) in the text as a race car......

I'd guesstimate about a June '62. The McLaren car had a sister car , UK built , raced in the same period and with a rumoured S development engine I hear, this one certainly looks to be of a similar pedigree.

graham in aus · Post by **graham in aus** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:45 am

Hi Surf, yes, verbally I have been told it has had a "1071" engine at some stage, has varioulsy been described as a 1071 etc. But also that it was originally a 997 and the Chassis No. does look like a Cooper ?

Makes sense I suppose

The magic link here is John Leffler, think the equivalent of John Rhodes or the like!

Austin Costin · Post by **Austin Costin** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:23 am

I'm liking this too, reminds me of my old JNJ 101 D.

sandman · Post by **sandman** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:31 am

Anyone know what type of Weber manifold thats fitted to this car?

graham in aus · Post by **graham in aus** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:41 am

Early version of a 'Redline' i think, may also have been known as a 'Warnerford'

Different lengths available, swan neck, 3.5" and 5" still I think:

http://www.redlineauto.com.au/products/ ... y/CFBHTSMX

http://www.ultraparts.com.au/auction/33 ... ies_Motor/

Hope this helps!

tomkidd · Post by **tomkidd** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:34 pm

Wow, really like that. It made me tingle down under...

Post by **Pete** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:30 am

Another Oz race car here, just a bit famous..........

http://www.ipraforum.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6962

Post by **Ronnie** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:56 am

Surf 1275 wrote:Another Oz race car here, just a bit famous..........

http://www.ipraforum.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6962

Great story! I hope she posts pictures as it is.

850GT · Post by **850GT** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:57 am

tomkidd wrote:Wow, really like that. It made me tingle down under...

It has made me tingle down under to, in more ways than one

(the down under bit)

This is a pic of the same car in the mid 90s, in my driveway after i got home from work in it.

Here is another one from the same period. 1964 998cc Cooper.

Chears Scott

I have got more but i dont want to bore you

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