Blown off the road by an Ultima

[ultimaconvert]

I was on my way to Mallory Park on Sunday to watch some bike racing when I turned into a lovely deserted country road which I know fairly well around 2 miles from the circuit. I was making rapid progress in my Elise and was soon into three figure territory.
Next thing I can remember is the sound of thunder followed by my vehicle vibrating from side to side and a yellow flash overtaking me. Whoooooaaaaarr.
This thing literally blew me off the road!
Once I gathered myself together I realised it was an Ultima Can-Am which rapidly disappeared into the distance. The last I saw of this awesome car was a few seconds later as it was late braking into a tight hairpin bend with 2ft flames being spat out the two huge tailpipes on downshifts and a soundtrack to die for.
This Can-Am was left hand drive on 03 GB plates. Anyone here?
Now I know which car is next on my list!

[dazren]

On 03 plates, the car was problably still being run in.

DAZ

[bluesatin]

And in fifth gear!

[GTR-TT]

Since Mallory is only a few miles away from the Ultima Factory my guess is that it was the Can am demonstrator driven by Ted.

[domster]

GTR-TT said: Since Mallory is only a few miles away from the Ultima Factory my guess is that it was the Can am demonstrator driven by Ted.

Ted can drive apparently...

[james]

domster said:

Ted can drive apparently...

He can more than just drive. He used to race an Ultima. In fact, a lot of the reason that the GTR is as quick as it is comes from the development Ted did with the Mk4 on the race track.

You really can't beat a road car that's been developed by a racing driver. They don't have all those namby pamby drivers aids, and they tend to be bloody quick. Which is nice

James

[Stig]

And there's now one more. Just heard that mine passed the SVA and should be back Saturday AM.

Which was nice

[Steve_D]

So whats left to do?
Steve

[ultimaconvert]

Phoned the factory today to discuss specs and arrange a visit.
Apparently the left hand drive Can-Am I was obliterated by was a factory built customers car being bedded in and tested by Richard from the factory prior to its collection next week.

[Stig]

Steve_D said: So whats left to do?
Steve

Drive it

[GTRCLIVE]

Yellow what a Nice Colour.
ps Congrates to Stig, whats the First Show then Mate ??

[srreck]

If you are impressed by the CanAm performances then you must see this: www.villorbacorse.com/corsa1.mpg

Come to hillclimbing in Spain and Italy. Sunny all day long.....

Chris prepare a good bottle of wine for the SVA inspector...(it works here).

Cheers...

[Stig]

Clive - 1st outing probably the Wycombe meet on Sunday.

Javier - no need for wine, it's already passed!