Junkman Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 On one of my internet surf sprees, I came across this Maverick racer: Now here is a Maverick that actually can turn a corner after going straight for a quarter mile. It was raced in Argentine in the 1970s. I think it would just be a different thing to make from a Jo-Han Maverick. Hence I wanted to share it with you.
Jantrix Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Hmm. What sort of racing was it built for? Some sort of road course I'm sure. Maybe Pikes Peak?
Bartster Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) What?! They moved Pike's Peak to Argentina?..........l'm SO sorry, l coudn't resist. Edited June 22, 2012 by Bartster
Harry P. Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 What?! They moved Pike's Peak to Argentina?..........l'm SO sorry, l coudn't resist. Yeah, but then they renamed it Pike's Pico de gallo...
Drago Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Hi guys. Allow me introduce you to this authentic Brazilian racer! Yes, this is 70´s Ford Maverick from Ford Brazil. He ran in the former category "Division 3" of Brazilian auto racing. There was then a great Brazilian racing team that worked on several categories of racing with several types of cars (and motorcycles). The main sponsorship was "Hollywood" cigarette (tobaco industry… no news…). The most famous car at that time was a Chevrolet Opala (derived from the Opel Reckord). This Opala has won all the championships they participated. Finding no more competitors in Brazil, the team decided to venture into other championships and one was from Argentina. However, early on the Chevrolet Opala did not achieve good results, the team decided to acquire and prepare a Ford Maverick. They took the car to Argentina and there hired a well-known mechanic called Orestes Berta This car was super prepared for that time. Was so popular that soon it was called Berta-Hollywood Maverick, with V8 302 600hp and four 48IDA Weber carburetors. The Maverick-Berta ran for only two years, in the hands of Tite Catapani in 74, and Luiz Pereira Bueno in the following year. In his brief resume, evidence gained great importance as the Interlagos 500KM - with a lead of eight laps over the second place, the best of them in an average of almost 200 km/h (124 mph). Through the processes of exchange of owners over the decades, the mythical lost engine, which was replaced by a 351 Windsor. Currently, he belongs to the private collection of Paul Trevisan, and was fully restored. Edited June 22, 2012 by Drago
Junkman Posted June 22, 2012 Author Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Thank you for providing the historic background of the car! That Opala sure is interesting too, and those race transporters! Are they Brazilian Fords? Edited June 22, 2012 by Junkman
Draggon Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Wow, that thing sure is cool! I love those huge flares.
Drago Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) That Opala sure is interesting too, and those race transporters! Are they Brazilian Fords? Just one...The left one, was dedicated to Kart´s shop-school driving and is a very popular Chevrolet truck from the 70s until 90s. The right one was dedicated to the main Hollywood Racing Team and this one is a Ford truck. On foreground, the Hollywood Chevrolet Opala 4.100cc (6 cil in line) Brazil nowadays suffers with a huge lack of information from the past. There was no concern with the historical record at that time. Shame on them :-( Edited June 23, 2012 by Drago
espo Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 I think that sometimes we forget that the rest of the world is very much into racing. This is an excellent example. These teams looks very professional. Thank you for the additional info Alexandre.
Junkman Posted June 23, 2012 Author Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) I think that sometimes we forget that the rest of the world is very much into racing. This is an excellent example. These teams looks very professional. Oh aye. No matter where you go, there are always a few normal people doing that kind of thing. Argentine in particular has a long tradition in motorsports. They have a series called 'Turismo Carreterra'. It is the oldest still active race formula in the world. None other than Juan Manuel Fangio got his first merits in it. Edited June 23, 2012 by Junkman
Drago Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 Espo, U R wellcome! Junkman... it is so truth BTW, we also have our "carretera", but it is called "Stock Car".
Junkman Posted June 24, 2012 Author Posted June 24, 2012 Those series seem to attract a fair number of contestants. I bet the racing is fierce.
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