Build Project MO55 begins,,,,,
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It was that photograph, here being driven by Tony Brooks and another I have with Sir Stirling Moss at the wheel (shared drivers) that influenced the MO55IE build.
They won that race (1958 RAC TT at Goodwood) and the following year, this same car DBR1/2 wearing number 5 famously won Le Mans.
They won that race (1958 RAC TT at Goodwood) and the following year, this same car DBR1/2 wearing number 5 famously won Le Mans.
Peter, unlikely to be at Rockingham in April (although I would love to be). I've got the engine booked in (Feb - May) for a re-build and twin plug head mod. Might sound a little OTT but I bought the DBS engine 'cold', still wrapped up from a refresh build back in 2007 and not run since. So for peace of mind, David Jacks will be taking it apart, opening her up to 4.2 and rebuilding it with a twin plug DB4GT head.
LBS, what look like intakes on Stirlings' car are where they fitted spots for night races, in this case they are not fitted, just a mesh grill in place. On MO55IE I've fitted spots behind a mesh grill, so a bit of both.
Jeff, I was hoping for a pic similar to the Stirling shot, there was only one photo shoot drive around Woodcote, just amazing how it worked out on the day.
LBS, what look like intakes on Stirlings' car are where they fitted spots for night races, in this case they are not fitted, just a mesh grill in place. On MO55IE I've fitted spots behind a mesh grill, so a bit of both.
Jeff, I was hoping for a pic similar to the Stirling shot, there was only one photo shoot drive around Woodcote, just amazing how it worked out on the day.
RichB said:
Presumably there's a bit of Photoshopping going on looking at the kerbs on the apex of the corner.
Rich hi, Yep, spot on. The camera car ahead of me was dictating my line, obviously I'd have preferred for him not to be there but hey ho. The photoshopping you see is a first draft attempt (not yet correct), by Ian Cook (Popbangcolour) to put together an artwork which will be displayed on my car room wall,,,, 
Y100 said:
RichB said:
Presumably there's a bit of Photoshopping going on looking at the kerbs on the apex of the corner.
Rich hi, Yep, spot on. The camera car ahead of me was dictating my line, obviously I'd have preferred for him not to be there but hey ho. The photoshopping you see is a first draft attempt (not yet correct), by Ian Cook (Popbangcolour) to put together an artwork which will be displayed on my car room wall,,,, Y100 said:
RichB said:
Presumably there's a bit of Photoshopping going on looking at the kerbs on the apex of the corner.
Rich hi, Yep, spot on. The camera car ahead of me was dictating my line, obviously I'd have preferred for him not to be there but hey ho. The photoshopping you see is a first draft attempt (not yet correct), by Ian Cook (Popbangcolour) to put together an artwork which will be displayed on my car room wall,,,, Y100 said:
Rich, the Vantage MO55IE article, your impression?
Very good article and one you should be proud of. I know Steve, he is a strong personality so I am sure his opinions are to be valued. If he enjoyed it it must be good. 
p.s. still can't understand why you're getting the capacity increased
V8V Pete said:
I see like most Aston purchases negotiating a set of front mats into the deal is just not possible 
Looks great Bob. I too would very much like to come along to Snetterton when the date is set.
Peter, taken some negotiating but a deal was finally done, some nice period plywood mats.Looks great Bob. I too would very much like to come along to Snetterton when the date is set.
Y100 said:
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