We hear that the Vanwall GPR V12, launched last February, is to be featured on this Sunday's Top Gear. BBC2, 8pm.
In 2004 British entrepreneur Arthur Wolstenholme persuaded the brand's owner, Dana Corporation, Glacier Vandervell Bearings Division to license the name for use on a range of replica racing cars.
The first is the Vanwall GPR V12, a high performance, lightweight, aluminium bodied single seat racing car, powered by a 6.0 litre V12 engine and weighing less than a ton. Performance is adequate...
The Vanwall is intended for use on the road as well as the track -- it includes high-intensity lamps inboard of the front wheels and discreet mudguards. The car, registered and in road trim, allows the owner to drive to events such as track days, hill climbs and other motor sport activities where the car's performance can be experienced both legally and to the full.
All the cars are hand built and specifically made to the individual customer. Prices start at £50,000.
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