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12-17-2021, 08:06 PM
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Hey...
...now definitely I would be interested in seeing the old photo of Lew's "rabbit," as Ol' Shell used to call it. By the way, there is a great story behind that name! Let me know what you find, Tommy.
Thanks,
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Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
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12-18-2021, 12:04 AM
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I'm looking PDUB, so far, I've found OLD B&W from 1959-63, of Pacific Raceways, no trees, just wide-open spaces, really amazing from then to now, all (60+YO) BIG TREES now  These were giving to me by my (Uncle Dick) longtime friend of the family that raced Allard J2X's. I'll keep you posted Cheers TommyRot. |
12-21-2021, 04:47 PM
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I was told by Allen (Grant) Mann was a hellva team boss, BUT he always wanted "His" drivers (European) to win, and the American drivers were there just to pick up extra points, as you can imagine that didn't go over well with them. Sometimes they "forgot their places" and accidently finished ahead of their European teammates  Cheers TommyRot. |
12-21-2021, 10:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfa02
I was told by Allen (Grant) Mann was a hellva team boss, BUT he always wanted "His" drivers (European) to win, and the American drivers were there just to pick up extra points, as you can imagine that didn't go over well with them. Sometimes they "forgot their places" and accidently finished ahead of their European teammates Cheers TommyRot. |
Actually, Mann made sure every car had an American in it, so if that car came in first in class, Ford would be happy! Mann knew he had to please the Duce no matter what. Mann's first name was Alan. |
12-21-2021, 05:45 PM
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Did Lew pull the car around on a trailer behind a pickup truck with a camper on it?
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12-23-2021, 02:25 AM
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Well...
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Did Lew pull the car around on a trailer behind a pickup truck with a camper on it?
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...as a matter of fact, he did pull it on a trailer behind a Lincoln Continental, Blas! It was one of those with suicide doors! I have a snapshot of that. I cannot remember if I have seen it behind a pickup camper... but, somehow, it seems like it.
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07-06-2022, 12:30 AM
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Hey, Blas...
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Did Lew pull the car around on a trailer behind a pickup truck with a camper on it?
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I knew I had an old photo of Lew's Rabbit behind the camper! Here it is... look familiar? I tried to shrink it down to meet the size requirements and the quality suffered.
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12-22-2021, 02:33 PM
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Gee Harp baby, try and hold back your distain and dislike for Carroll Shelby. 
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Gee Harp baby, try and hold back your distain and dislike for Carroll Shelby.
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Where did I say I distain Carrol? With out him, there would be know Cobra's period! |
12-22-2021, 04:24 PM
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Thank you Harpoon PV2, I knew Mr. Mann's, first name was Alan, I was speaking of Allen as in Allen Grant. He's our last Shelby driver, thank goodness he's in pretty good shape (At least we'll talk @ Christmas to make sure he is ). Susan W. (Ken Miles Sec. plus Phil R., and Al D.'s too) Married in 1966 an Alan Mann crew chief (After LeMans), now she has some stories about Alan Mann. I will contact her and see if she would like to add a comment or two here. Cheers TommyRot.
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07-06-2022, 06:36 AM
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Dad's Lotus 7 @ Pacific Raceways
Paul, what a great photo of the Old Days I'm still looking for the photo I have. But in the meantime, I found a couple of shots of Dad's Lotus 7, with me in it (6-7yo), and then 30mins. later the end result, Dad told everyone, I somehow got it fired up, and took a JOY RIDE But the real story he went off @ turn 2 (Big Indy) at Pacific Raceways over the bank into the trees (Thank goodness just little trees), he wasn't hurt TILL we got home, and Mom had her say Enjoy Paul. |
07-07-2022, 11:39 PM
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Yikes!
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Paul, what a great photo of the Old Days I'm still looking for the photo I have. But in the meantime, I found a couple of shots of Dad's Lotus 7, with me in it (6-7yo), and then 30mins. later the end result, Dad told everyone, I somehow got it fired up, and took a JOY RIDE But the real story he went off @ turn 2 (Big Indy) at Pacific Raceways over the bank into the trees (Thank goodness just little trees), he wasn't hurt TILL we got home, and Mom had her say Enjoy Paul. |
Oh my! I hope it buffed out? No doubt your dad's wounds from your mom didn't!
Cool pics, Tommy!
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07-08-2022, 01:07 PM
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The One & Only race for the P-1800
Yes indeed, Paul In one final "Fit of Madness" we sold the Lotus, and Dad brought the first Volvo P-1800 on the west coast, we told Mom, it was our long-distance tourer, as we took many trips to Cal. and Mi. to see our relatives. But Dad & I just had to run the Volvo just once in road racing mode (Still a F-Production car, like the Lotus) and Dad was leading in the points, close to years end. This is the (One & Only) time the Volvo took to the track, then Dad said, "We dodged a bullet lets no press our luck", and he retired after that last race. I was lucky Paul, my Father was one of my "Best Friends" all though my life. Here's the photos, again hope you enjoy, Paul. Cheers Tom. |
07-08-2022, 08:03 PM
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Cool beans! Hard to lose a dad! I miss mine...
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07-08-2022, 09:38 PM
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I think the P1800 is still a great looking car! Besides, you have to love their sense of humor: "think of it as a poor mans Ferrari," and my favorite, "kind of a souped down Ferrari!" Plus many more direct from the factory! Cheers, Dennis
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