Project Griffith 200 Fun for Someone
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If it were mine it would be wearing fresh paint and being raced ASAP.
That would ASAP after that seat was trashed, a plumbed in fire extinguisher was fitted etc..
Race cars soon gain patina
edited to say Don't spoil a race car by changing it into a bad road car Andrew.
That would ASAP after that seat was trashed, a plumbed in fire extinguisher was fitted etc..
Race cars soon gain patina
edited to say Don't spoil a race car by changing it into a bad road car Andrew.
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 18th October 09:49
Too much Fast and Loud being watched on telly.. You only clear coat cars that can rust to preserve patina. Fibreglass patina just gets better with age..
Mr Simpson knows my opinions regarding fresh coats of paint on properly historic race cars. especially those which have never been road cars
N.
Mr Simpson knows my opinions regarding fresh coats of paint on properly historic race cars. especially those which have never been road cars
N.
Wow, you guys are brutal!
That car, to me, has incredible appeal. Andrew's position, that the car is neither here, nor there, never likely to be a front runner, may be a geographically contextual one. There are, surely, plenty of sanctioning bodies, the world over, under which the car would be accepted. Here, in North America, there are organizations such as SOVREN, VARA, VARAC, SVRA, HSR and presumably more, that would welcome such a car. Then, consider, that the fastest Griffs only run in Europe, and imagine the car in a US context, or an Asian one. I'm sure there would be plenty of fun, to be had in Australia, or NZ, where the grampa's hammer (Trigger's broom) cars also never compete.
If I see a big mistake, it is in moving this car to, and marketing it in Europe. Had it been left on these shores, it would not have been viewed in relation to the magnificent Griffith rocketships built up in the past few years, by comparison to which, it can't help but look as a poor relation.
It is funny, that, in a time, during which people look for 'authenticity' so much, that they are willing to create it, rubbing through new paint on purpose, recreating old decals, and applying various finishes onto newly fabricated metal bits, a car like this isn't treasured more. It is typical of us human beings, to want our material possessions to be rich in history, while being as new, original, and fast as sin. Sometimes, friends, we have to make a choice, and this, to me, is one of those times. I would also prefer to see a different seat, one that is more in keeping with the period, and I would think that a nice, used Moto Lita could be found, for it.
Personally, I'd even rub some Copper Nitrate onto those shiny CuNiFer lines.
Best,
B.
That car, to me, has incredible appeal. Andrew's position, that the car is neither here, nor there, never likely to be a front runner, may be a geographically contextual one. There are, surely, plenty of sanctioning bodies, the world over, under which the car would be accepted. Here, in North America, there are organizations such as SOVREN, VARA, VARAC, SVRA, HSR and presumably more, that would welcome such a car. Then, consider, that the fastest Griffs only run in Europe, and imagine the car in a US context, or an Asian one. I'm sure there would be plenty of fun, to be had in Australia, or NZ, where the grampa's hammer (Trigger's broom) cars also never compete.
If I see a big mistake, it is in moving this car to, and marketing it in Europe. Had it been left on these shores, it would not have been viewed in relation to the magnificent Griffith rocketships built up in the past few years, by comparison to which, it can't help but look as a poor relation.
It is funny, that, in a time, during which people look for 'authenticity' so much, that they are willing to create it, rubbing through new paint on purpose, recreating old decals, and applying various finishes onto newly fabricated metal bits, a car like this isn't treasured more. It is typical of us human beings, to want our material possessions to be rich in history, while being as new, original, and fast as sin. Sometimes, friends, we have to make a choice, and this, to me, is one of those times. I would also prefer to see a different seat, one that is more in keeping with the period, and I would think that a nice, used Moto Lita could be found, for it.
Personally, I'd even rub some Copper Nitrate onto those shiny CuNiFer lines.
Best,
B.
Grantura MKI said:
TVRMs said:
Is it high to keep it away from the exhaust and prevent fried dynamo?
I am fully aware of the reasons for the pipe placement, thank you. Was only pointing it out for others.Best,
D.
Slow M said:
Wow, you guys are brutal!
That car, to me, has incredible appeal. Andrew's position, that the car is neither here, nor there, never likely to be a front runner, may be a geographically contextual one. There are, surely, plenty of sanctioning bodies, the world over, under which the car would be accepted. Here, in North America, there are organizations such as SOVREN, VARA, VARAC, SVRA, HSR and presumably more, that would welcome such a car. Then, consider, that the fastest Griffs only run in Europe, and imagine the car in a US context, or an Asian one. I'm sure there would be plenty of fun, to be had in Australia, or NZ, where the grampa's hammer (Trigger's broom) cars also never compete.
If I see a big mistake, it is in moving this car to, and marketing it in Europe. Had it been left on these shores, it would not have been viewed in relation to the magnificent Griffith rocketships built up in the past few years, by comparison to which, it can't help but look as a poor relation.
It is funny, that, in a time, during which people look for 'authenticity' so much, that they are willing to create it, rubbing through new paint on purpose, recreating old decals, and applying various finishes onto newly fabricated metal bits, a car like this isn't treasured more. It is typical of us human beings, to want our material possessions to be rich in history, while being as new, original, and fast as sin. Sometimes, friends, we have to make a choice, and this, to me, is one of those times. I would also prefer to see a different seat, one that is more in keeping with the period, and I would think that a nice, used Moto Lita could be found, for it.
Personally, I'd even rub some Copper Nitrate onto those shiny CuNiFer lines.
Best,
B.
B.That car, to me, has incredible appeal. Andrew's position, that the car is neither here, nor there, never likely to be a front runner, may be a geographically contextual one. There are, surely, plenty of sanctioning bodies, the world over, under which the car would be accepted. Here, in North America, there are organizations such as SOVREN, VARA, VARAC, SVRA, HSR and presumably more, that would welcome such a car. Then, consider, that the fastest Griffs only run in Europe, and imagine the car in a US context, or an Asian one. I'm sure there would be plenty of fun, to be had in Australia, or NZ, where the grampa's hammer (Trigger's broom) cars also never compete.
If I see a big mistake, it is in moving this car to, and marketing it in Europe. Had it been left on these shores, it would not have been viewed in relation to the magnificent Griffith rocketships built up in the past few years, by comparison to which, it can't help but look as a poor relation.
It is funny, that, in a time, during which people look for 'authenticity' so much, that they are willing to create it, rubbing through new paint on purpose, recreating old decals, and applying various finishes onto newly fabricated metal bits, a car like this isn't treasured more. It is typical of us human beings, to want our material possessions to be rich in history, while being as new, original, and fast as sin. Sometimes, friends, we have to make a choice, and this, to me, is one of those times. I would also prefer to see a different seat, one that is more in keeping with the period, and I would think that a nice, used Moto Lita could be found, for it.
Personally, I'd even rub some Copper Nitrate onto those shiny CuNiFer lines.
Best,
B.
I share your sentiment to an extent. However, the car looks like its been the victim of a new chasiss and that cage is not period so its already on it's way to being the broom that you describe above, just without the benefit of any goodies.
How's your broom coming along
TVRMs said:
My response was in the form of a question, it was not in a direct response to you.
To answer your question, then. The pipe runs forward for clearance issues, as that is the starter side of the lump...would also make it nice if it were a RHD car. Not sure about the chassis, but the bar is old style SCCA, and if the log book were to come up missing, you would need to bring it up to current spec. I personally do not like the design of it and the lack of support.Best,
D.
If you want to race that in FIA racing in Europe the first thing you would have to do is cut off the rear end as 200s are not eligible. So if you want to keep the rear end you are left with making it a modsports racer with ali engine big brakes etc etc which would be fast but not eligible for very much this side of the pond
The period race history may be worth something in the US but not here
The period race history may be worth something in the US but not here
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