A 'period' classics pictures thread (Mk III)
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dandarez said:
That's the old Monkeemobile he 'designed' 
which was used in the Monkees TV prog in 66. I'd post a pic up in its television mode with them in it, but much of that stuff is so severely copyrighted it's not worth the risk.
Asides.
A year earlier (1965) in the USA and more interesting imo from a classic car point of view is this little tale, and even though I posted quite a lot about it over 10 yrs ago here on PHs, it appears many still don't know the 'Jim Clark Lotus/Ginetta tale'. A tale about the man genuinely doing his bit for another marque (in this case and at that point in time, a sworn enemy, Ginetta). This gives me an excuse to relate the story again.
It all started here in the pic above, outside CC Engineering in Haverhill Mass., the cars loaded and ready for the long journey.
As both a fan of Jim Clark and someone who loves Ginetta G4s, great story and one I hadn't heard - thanks for posting! which was used in the Monkees TV prog in 66. I'd post a pic up in its television mode with them in it, but much of that stuff is so severely copyrighted it's not worth the risk. Asides.
A year earlier (1965) in the USA and more interesting imo from a classic car point of view is this little tale, and even though I posted quite a lot about it over 10 yrs ago here on PHs, it appears many still don't know the 'Jim Clark Lotus/Ginetta tale'. A tale about the man genuinely doing his bit for another marque (in this case and at that point in time, a sworn enemy, Ginetta). This gives me an excuse to relate the story again.
It all started here in the pic above, outside CC Engineering in Haverhill Mass., the cars loaded and ready for the long journey.
Was surprised that after 6 hours a Sebring Sprite managed to stay ahead of a Lotus Twin-Cam engined G4R - wouldn't the Sprite still have been running a 5-port A Series engine back then?
bigothunter said:
Milkyway said:
Couldn't accuse the AA of being image conscious 
(Wonder if a towrope was part of its kit).
Edited by Milkyway on Tuesday 10th May 14:40
dandarez said:
The 1965 Sebring Race Florida Weekend.
Back to the race.
The heavens opened... 5 or more inches of rain (imagine the diminutive G4 in that!). It was so bad the Hill/Rodriguez Ferrari took 11 minutes to do a lap (Rodriguez at the wheel) and their engine flooded. By contrast the little G4 was still there. The rain eased and it was now in 30th position, doing well still and 3 hours now passed.
The car consistently held this position over the following 3 hours and it was at this point, halfway point in the race, that a con-rod let go. Officially given at 4.03pm, running second in class to the Timo Makinen/Hopkirk Sebring Sprite.
How did that Ginetta not float away ?....Rain @7:13 ! It's flooded, amazing.
Chunkychucky said:
- wouldn't the Sprite still have been running a 5-port A Series engine back then?
That's all they ever had, although the last incarnation for LeMans were 1275 (probably bored to 1340), fuel injected and would do close to 150mph but they were probably still 1098-ish in '65.nicanary said:
RichB said:
john2443 said:
Chunkychucky said:
- wouldn't the Sprite still have been running a 5-port A Series engine back then?
That's all they ever had...<clip>
Actually the date must be wrong as I've just spotted a Mini 'woodie' traveller in the middle, which would make it 1961 at the earliest.
In complete contrast I've just come across this golden oldie - the one off Lamborghini 350GTV under construction in Scaglietti's workshop, the very first car to wear the raging bull emblem...
In complete contrast I've just come across this golden oldie - the one off Lamborghini 350GTV under construction in Scaglietti's workshop, the very first car to wear the raging bull emblem...
RichB said:
nicanary said:
RichB said:
john2443 said:
Chunkychucky said:
- wouldn't the Sprite still have been running a 5-port A Series engine back then?
That's all they ever had...<clip>Both the Spittie and the Midget received the 1500 engine in 74 I believe.
Basically to continue selling cars in USA because the wheezy old A series was terminally strangled by federal emission regulations.
The 1500 engine has its faults to be sure, notably the weak bottom end bearings and instant kill thrust washers, but it is still a decent performer given proper maintenance.
The A series remained a prehistoric piece of cack until Datsun bought the design and made it properly.
Disclaimer: I have a 1500 Midget.
Error_404_Username_not_found said:
Bit doubtful.
Both the Spittie and the Midget received the 1500 engine in 74 I believe.
Basically to continue selling cars in USA because the wheezy old A series was terminally strangled by federal emission regulations.
The 1500 engine has its faults to be sure, notably the weak bottom end bearings and instant kill thrust washers, but it is still a decent performer given proper maintenance.
The A series remained a prehistoric piece of cack until Datsun bought the design and made it properly.
Disclaimer: I have a 1500 Midget.
I'd take the venerable A-series ahead of that lump from the Standard 10 Both the Spittie and the Midget received the 1500 engine in 74 I believe.
Basically to continue selling cars in USA because the wheezy old A series was terminally strangled by federal emission regulations.
The 1500 engine has its faults to be sure, notably the weak bottom end bearings and instant kill thrust washers, but it is still a decent performer given proper maintenance.
The A series remained a prehistoric piece of cack until Datsun bought the design and made it properly.
Disclaimer: I have a 1500 Midget.
bigothunter said:
Error_404_Username_not_found said:
Bit doubtful.
Both the Spittie and the Midget received the 1500 engine in 74 I believe.
Basically to continue selling cars in USA because the wheezy old A series was terminally strangled by federal emission regulations.
The 1500 engine has its faults to be sure, notably the weak bottom end bearings and instant kill thrust washers, but it is still a decent performer given proper maintenance.
The A series remained a prehistoric piece of cack until Datsun bought the design and made it properly.
Disclaimer: I have a 1500 Midget.
I'd take the venerable A-series ahead of that lump from the Standard 10 Both the Spittie and the Midget received the 1500 engine in 74 I believe.
Basically to continue selling cars in USA because the wheezy old A series was terminally strangled by federal emission regulations.
The 1500 engine has its faults to be sure, notably the weak bottom end bearings and instant kill thrust washers, but it is still a decent performer given proper maintenance.
The A series remained a prehistoric piece of cack until Datsun bought the design and made it properly.
Disclaimer: I have a 1500 Midget.
The A series had its attractions. Bigger crank bearings and bushes in the rockers for a start.
By the way, does anyone know what happened to Deborah Evans? She was the guru for 1500 Triumph engine tuning in her day.
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