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John ‘Jumbo’ Godard’s Downton Mini
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:23 pm
by Pete
A few Downton converted Coopers were shipped down under for racing in the 60s and this is one of them. John ‘Jumbo’ Goddard’s Cooper (S?). Goddard was quite a character in his day (well worth a read up on!) and owned a couple of other Minis including a supercharged Traveller and Twin Cam Minivan! Not to mention the ex Hamilton Le Mans D-Type to run about in.
Re: John ‘Jumbo’ Godard’s Downton Mini
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:37 pm
by mk1
Re: John ‘Jumbo’ Godard’s Downton Mini
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:11 pm
by Pandora
We had a gullwing of his in stock for a wee while. Ithink I sold it to a guy who has a Roadster and wanted a 'brace' - it was either unique or one of 2 converted to RHD. From memory the reason Mercedes didn't do any was the not insignificant challenge of there being the slanted engine exactly where the steering needed to be. He managed it, and I don't remember it being too bad....
Al
Re: John ‘Jumbo’ Godard’s Downton Mini
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 12:31 pm
by irlmin
What a brilliant story starring what must have a really interesting character, they certainly don't make them like that anymore .