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I'll book the ticket!

I think the Dunlop wheels ( same as those fitted to Jaguars) were only fitted to European racers as they couldn't get Halibrands in time. In the US wire wheels were fitted to some of the early cars but were not strong enough to handle the torque.

Princess Blue was the same colour as Viking Blue but the name was considered too "pooftary" for the Americans ( no clever comments about the Brits please). Gaurdsman Blue is a darker shade that Ford insisted on in order to make it more like the Blue in the Ford Oval. This was used on later racers. By the way Oval blue has changed over the years - gradually getting darker over time due to reproduction problems so a reversion back to the original lighter colour was introduced a few years ago.

Goodwood - both the festival and the revival - are absolutely fantastic still. I now plan my entire year around them. Wish I did have a racer - mine is just a road car (EDC47C) though it keeps me happy!