As someone who grew up watching, idolizing and dreaming about these cars and their drivers, I can not believe that people would not be happy to see the cars of yesteryear.
As many of you have seen, I have posted what photos I have of these beasts and I for one would be happy to attend a race meeting where I could drool over them again whether real or replica, I would rather see these than fields of BMW's, Jappa's, assd roadgoing sportscars etc. NO disrespect to any of those classes, but that is just my choice. They just don't do it for me personally.
Some of the old cars are well gone now and I just don't understand why a Replica could not be built to visually look like the original as per Custaxie and run. Surely #1 Safety and #2 Reliability are the 2 key factors. EG Bad example but the Coppins Zephyr Corvette. Doesn't have to have a race engine in it just something reliable and small block Chev with more modern roadcar suspension and brakes for safety/reliability.
Yes the red mist will descend etc etc etc but is that not why you have stewards, other drivers etc to tell them to pull the reins in if they get a bit carried away as they will still get a Chocalate fish no matter where they are on the track at the end of their run.
I would love to be able to fly home and see the likes of the Custaxie, Merc Sports sedan, Addis Charger, Moffat Capri, and even Clark Proctors Nissan? Escort but unfortunately that can not happen so I will rely on Nigel etc for their wonderful photos.
Bring them on I say.
Rod - Any chance you will dig your beast out from under the rubble, give it a wash and have it on display as well? I am sure there are many like me who would like to see it, mobile or not after all these years. Same with Bob Homewoods Escort, doesn't have to be running to be seen and would sure give added publicity to the cause.
Cheers
Tony