Looking for details of Lez or Les Ryder

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Looking for details of Lez or Les Ryder

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Has anyone come across an A series tuner called Les or Lez Ryder. Probably working in the mid 1960's could be either UK or Aus based.

Any info is much appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
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Re: Looking for details of Lez or Les Ryder

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was his slogan

'you cant lick it?'

:lol:
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That was my thought too :-)

This is however a serious request.

M :lol:
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Re: Looking for details of Lez or Les Ryder

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mk1 wrote:
This is however a serious request.
ah, in that case i do know the answer....


....its on the tip of my tounge... 8-)


(i'll get my coat.....)
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Re: Looking for details of Lez or Les Ryder

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joking apart, a les ryder is mentioned in this article.

http://www.mgcars.org.uk/news/news106a.html
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Re: Looking for details of Lez or Les Ryder

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Les Ryder. Built some quick engines, worked alongside Don Moore on occasions i' was told ( ETCC XJS Jags). My dad bought a MK1 Cooper red/white years ago off Brian Rainbow who was amongst other things Terry Kaby's co-driver. The car was £500 quid ( :!: :o :cry: ) mint brocade including factory recliners, it had a full house 1293'S' in it, works H4's etc, built by Les Ryder, a very , very quick car ( once we got the clutch working), he was from the Leamington Spa area if my memory is correct, used to advertize in the back of Car & car conversions in the late sixtes, and was featured in there i think.
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Re: Looking for details of Lez or Les Ryder

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Thanks for all the help, It's much appreciated.

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