Quote Originally Posted by Steve Holmes View Post
Yes, Oxton raced single seaters throughout the 70s, including driving George Beggs FM5 that went to Europe, and is now in the Southward museum. He ended up in touring cars in the 80s, briefly racing the Sierra XR4i that won the 1985 BTCC. But I don't think he was ever much of a fan of tin tops, and was quite critical of the sports sedans, and their ability to fall apart.

Not sure where that 5000 motor ended up. Maybe Wayne Huxford still has it. I believe it was a Morand built unit.
Was the Rouse 1985 BTCC winner XR4Ti the one that was turned into a Cossie look-alike Sports Sedan....and was for sale on Trademe a short while ago?