What car is this?
Discussion
Hmmm Thought at first, highly modified anyway.
Swifty Stig said:
aston martin dp214. i think... or a 212. a le mans prototype
a website said:
Aston Martin built Project 212 in 1962 in utmost secrecy and haste at the Middlesex-based Aston Racing department, in response to its French dealer’s concerns about a drop in sales and suggestion that a suitable car should be built to race at Le Mans to boost Aston’s image.
Project 212 at Le Mans, 1962 - Courtesy of Brian JoscelyneBased on a modified DB4 GT platform and powered by a 4-litre version of the original 3.7 engine, it was driven by Graham Hill and Richie Ginther, making the fastest opening lap but then succumbing to engine problems.
Aerodynamic issues highlighted at Le Mans were dealt with on the car’s return to the UK, when designer Ted Cutting took it to MIRA’s wind tunnel in Nuneaton in the dead of night because the tunnel’s drain on electricity would otherwise have plunged the town into darkness. With a temporary rear spoiler fitted, lift was dramatically reduced and top speed increased to 187mph.
Although google would suggest its a 214Project 212 at Le Mans, 1962 - Courtesy of Brian JoscelyneBased on a modified DB4 GT platform and powered by a 4-litre version of the original 3.7 engine, it was driven by Graham Hill and Richie Ginther, making the fastest opening lap but then succumbing to engine problems.
Aerodynamic issues highlighted at Le Mans were dealt with on the car’s return to the UK, when designer Ted Cutting took it to MIRA’s wind tunnel in Nuneaton in the dead of night because the tunnel’s drain on electricity would otherwise have plunged the town into darkness. With a temporary rear spoiler fitted, lift was dramatically reduced and top speed increased to 187mph.
Edited by deevlash on Friday 10th September 01:38
Edited by deevlash on Friday 10th September 01:38
bit of history there 
always interesting 
I have seen this a few times at oulton park gold cup. The classic GT race is amazing to watch as all the drivers push them to the absolute limit and properly race. It is a beautiful car to watch on track. Big respect for the guys that race these priceless machines instead of garage queens.
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