Matt Bacon Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) The epitome of classic racing: lightweight E-type in hot pursuit of Aston Martin DP214 "project car" Lola T70 starts heading downhill I think we know the outcome of this challenge, but you can't fault the style You don't see many of these around -- lightweight Morgan Plus 4 SLR March 712 The racing line... I think we know where those Capris are going! Whereas these guys are playing "follow the leader"... BTCC nostalgia turned up to 11... bestest, M. Edited May 2, 2016 by Matt Bacon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) ...and a few "arty" efforts! bestest, M. Edited May 2, 2016 by Matt Bacon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Forgot to mention, there are quite a few more here: https://cmatthewbacon.smugmug.com/Donington-2016 bestest,M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Some great pictures thanks for posting them. Curious about this Cobra, never seen an original car with this style fender vents. The front fender flairs, air dam, bump in the hardtop, mirrors mounted of the windscreen frame, rear fender air extractors a lot of unusual details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin boy Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Local modification I'd imagine JC.There was a category in the UK back in the 70's, all sorts of thing were allowed, Jag XK 150 with wide slicks and a spoiler, Beetle with F1 suspension etc. It was called Modsports, so it could be a left over from then, unrestored and slightly modded.Just a guess. Edited May 2, 2016 by dublin boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 There's a story behind that Cobra, it seems. The chassis number is HEM-6, and although it's classed as a true Cobra, it was built on a Thames Ditton chassis by an engineering company associated with it's first racing team. At the time, though, it looked more or less normal, although it had the rear arch vents. It's been modified over the years, and now belongs to the Bryant family, raced by Oliver Bryant. http://oliverbryant.com bestest, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Nice stuff! Thanks. Like the 'period' feel of the Batmobile shot. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Hey Matt, is there a problem with your PM? It indicates that you can't receive PMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Nice photos. Much nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65slotcar Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Some great pictures thanks for posting them. Curious about this Cobra, never seen an original car with this style fender vents. The front fender flairs, air dam, bump in the hardtop, mirrors mounted of the windscreen frame, rear fender air extractors a lot of unusual details. JC i bet you already have this one in the works. maybe another HRM build ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 JC i bet you already have this one in the works. maybe another HRM build ? I do not Bill, at least not yet. I assume the SAAC registry includes HEM6 but I haven't tried to look it up yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65slotcar Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 yah it's got full story behind car. interesting cobra and only cobra with HEM vin number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynehulsey Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Some great stuff there....and another SmugMug user at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Thanks for sharing these.I am going to have to see if I can find some vintage races close to home. I always enjoy seeing the older cars out on the track. Those open wheel cars look so short. First glance, I thought it was a carting class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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