Alain de Cadenet did a fascinating documentary a few years ago on the building of the D50 replicas, finishing off with him racing one of them at Goodwood Revival. Did they start the car when you were there Ken or was it static display only?Originally Posted by khyndart in CA
Steve,
I did not see it started but sadly I was only at Laguna for the one day. I was so tired by the time I got home I wished I had found a way to stay overnight but the family comes first. It is about a 3 hour drive before race traffic one way. I had to stop a few times at the truck stops to get a boost to keep going home. Next year will be different.
Also back to the Capri, I thought by the vin number and the yellow windshield and that it was a J registered car, it would be 1971 year model. Would that be correct ?
p.s. Did Paul's Capri have the Westlake or Cosworth engine in it ?
Ken
Last edited by khyndart in CA; 08-24-2017 at 10:17 PM.
Some different cars in the Laguna Seca paddock area. Saturday. August 19. 2017.
A beautiful 1956 Lotus Eleven
1964 Mercury Comet
The Comet from another angle.
1957 Ford Thunderbird driven by Tom McIntyre
Lynn Park with her collection of 1962 and 1963 Shelby Cobra 289s
(Ken Hyndman photos )
I found myself chatting with Bruce Myers, Chad McQueen (that's him looking at the car) and his buddy Sean. Bruce Myers has a fantastic collection and this car was no exception.
Some of the classic street cars parked in the paddock were very nice.
Bruce.
Bruce (Spgeti)
I hate to bother you with more slobber but I think this Alfa Romeo has some classic styling that is ageless.
1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500
Stunning from any angle.
( Ken Hyndman photos )
I have seen a replica of one of these many years ago at a Constructors Car Club display in Wellington. It was stunning and one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen.
To see a real one is one of those very special moments in ones life.
Yes Ken.......SLOBBER !
Another in the 1927-1951 Racing Car Class was this 1950 Talbot Lago T 26 C # 26 from Belgium and driven by Hans Hugenholtz.
( Ken Hyndman photos )
I unfortunately missed seeing Mika Hakkinen take out the McLaren M-23 that Emerson Fittipaldi had driven to win the Formula One Championship in 1974.
Fittipaldi in the McLaren M23 in the 1974 Race of Champions at Brands Hatch
( 2nd & 3rd photos Ken Hyndman collection )
(Note the Marlboro colours but the signage has been removed. )
Last edited by khyndart in CA; 08-25-2017 at 11:39 PM.
I think PCBS covers it!
Some good viewing here of two of the days.
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Ken,
the mercury comet in one of you posts looks like one of the cars prepared to do the east african safari.
This is Bill Ockerlund's 91 Championship winning Camaro, It is loud and fast and won the last race of the event against some great competition. It has not been restored but is exactly as it left the track in '91.
One for the Datsun Z guys, all quick and beautifully prepared. Ignore the cars on the left for now.
Bruce- were there any Scarabs among these Zs ?
Yes 928,
That would explain the Left Hand Drive and USA stickers. Thanks for pointing that out.
Ken.
1972 Datsun 240 Z. # 47 followed by a 1978 Mazda RX-3. # 66
(KH photos )
Last edited by khyndart in CA; 08-26-2017 at 03:44 AM.
No not that I saw John, These are all strictly class legal for "Production" classes.
John Mck, i had forgotten about the Scarab Z's great cars !!
Roger- we have Michael Johnston who has a very original Scarab-327- from the 70s, still looks the same. It will be running with us in HSS at MG Manfield in November
Bill Ockerlund's Dekon Monza freshly restored by the Chad Raynal team at Impeccable Inc.
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