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Australian racer
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:45 pm
by Pete
Liking this......very similar to the Bruce McLaren car !!
http://www.classicthrottleshop.com/car8.html
What do you think Graeme ?
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:48 pm
by dhenry
that's incredible. i want it.
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:53 pm
by alexdenevers
Very nice car, and nice detailing.
But the speedo seems to be stuck !
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:44 pm
by cookie1071
Sublime, i love almond green Mk1s
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:10 am
by graham in aus
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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Re: Australian racer
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:28 am
by Pete
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.
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:45 am
by graham in aus
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!
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:23 am
by Austin Costin
I'm liking this too, reminds me of my old JNJ 101 D.
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:31 am
by sandman
Anyone know what type of Weber manifold thats fitted to this car?
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:41 am
by graham in aus
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!
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 2:34 pm
by tomkidd
Wow, really like that. It made me tingle down under...
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:30 am
by Pete
Another Oz race car here, just a bit famous..........
http://www.ipraforum.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6962
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:56 am
by Ronnie
Great story! I hope she posts pictures as it is.
Re: Australian racer
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:57 am
by 850GT
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