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10-29-2006, 11:36 AM
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Ok... a few more. 
Here is the start of a heat.... Race Start....
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10-29-2006, 11:39 AM
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How do you get the cars from the motel to the track?
...drive 'em. 
Here is a clip cruising thru the pits....
...something for everyone...a Lola for Johan...some nice open cockpit cars for Chuck and Paul....
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10-29-2006, 12:07 PM
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Thanks Ron, i love the old stuff.  |
10-29-2006, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by computerworks
...something for everyone...a Lola for Johan...some nice open cockpit cars for Chuck and Paul....
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This is a great race to have on film for interesting mid engined open cars. In this clip we see Walt Hansgen in the Mecom Lola T70 Ford #11, Dick Doane's McKee MkI Chevette #29, and #16 (the eventual race winner) George Folmer's Lotus 23 Porsche.
I can't wait to see more. The race results are on this page if anyone is interested.
http://wspr-racing.com/wspr/results/...rrc1965.html#1
Thanks Garrett for sharing this with us, it is just incredible! Thanks Ron and Clay as well for tracking it down and bringing it here.
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10-29-2006, 07:16 PM
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Great stuff here as well!
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Ok... a few more.
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I fear you're going to regret getting me started rambling on about these clips, but they are very exciting! Okay, first row of course are the Chaparrals and Walt's Lola. The second row on the camera side is the McKee Mk4 driven by Mike Hall. This is a great car, powered by a Holman-Moody 427. It would come in second overall, first in the over 2 liter class. It's currently in a collection near St. Louis, I plan to go visit it in the next month or so.
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10-29-2006, 07:47 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CR 427 S/C, 351W, 5 Sp & KMP142 - 427 SO, 4 Spd
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I just have to say it - after looking at the roll bar? sure wouldn't want to
get wheels up! Adios.
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10-30-2006, 02:21 AM
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How much would it cost to have this movie digitally remastered and cleaned up before making it into that DVD that everyone is requesting?
1965-66 Essex Wire Cobra and Ford GT40.
In 1965 the Essex Wire Corporation decided to set up a sports car racing team using cars from their biggest customer, Ford. Team manager, and lead driver, Skip Scott appointed Ray Heppenstall as crew chief and head mechanic. The first car was a 427 cu. in. Shelby Cobra, the first production 427 to be delivered. This car was nicknamed Oliver J. Dragon due to the puffs of smoke and flame that issued from the hood scoop when the engine was started. It’s first race was at Pensacola, Florida, in April 1964 where Scott placed 2nd in class and 4th overall in the USRRC event. Further outings included Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin (Dick Thompson/Ed Lowther 3rd overall), Watkins Glen (Scott, 3rd) and Bridgehampton (Scott/Thompson 3rd ). At the end of 1964 the car was sold to Ed Lowther.
Essex Wire also received their first Ford GT40 in 1965, Skip Scott placing 4th on the first outing at Mid-Ohio at the end of August. Further appearances in 1965 included Watkins Glen (retired), Times GP, Riverside (11th), Stardust GP, Las Vegas (6th) and at Nassau in December.
For 1966 the team moved up to International competition, acquiring a further two GT40’s, with Ray carrying out the initial build and preparation in his North Hills workshop. The GT40 was eligible for the FIA International Group 4 sports car championship, and the successes of the Essex Wire team, with class wins in the Sebring 12 Hours (Skip Scott/Peter Revson, 3rd overall), Monza 1000 Km (Sir John Whitmore/Masten Gregory, 2nd overall) and Spa 1000 Km (Scott/Revson, 3rd overall) effectively won the championship for Ford. Further appearances were in the Daytona 24 hours, Nurburgring 1000 Km, and the 24 hours of Le Mans, where the sole entry for Scott/Revson retired while leading the class.
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10-29-2006, 12:30 PM
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 to Garrett, Ron, and Clay.
Thanks for allowing us to share this bit of Cobra history!
Magnificent shots on those brief clips so far. Lots of other great cars there that weekend. Unbelievable.
I would also certainly be up for a copy of a DVD, if it becomes available.
Cheers!
Dave
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10-29-2006, 01:04 PM
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Well done, gents. 
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10-29-2006, 01:08 PM
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Hi Garrett, thanks for letting us see your film. Have you any memories of the Lang Cooper when it was in the Essex Wire Team. Paul
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10-29-2006, 02:33 PM
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Welcome Garrett, I'm glad you decided to drop in and say hello. As soon as I heard what you had several months ago, I knew it could be important. When I actually saw what you had recently, I fell out of my chair.
It's incredibly generous of you for allowing it to be shared on a widespread basis as you have.
Best regards,
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10-29-2006, 05:18 PM
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Hi Garrett, thanks for letting us see your film. Have you any memories of the Lang Cooper when it was in the Essex Wire Team. Paul
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Sorry but I don't. The only two cars that I remember that were on the team were the Cobra (CSX3009) and the GT40.
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10-29-2006, 02:49 PM
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Garrett,
Thanks for sharing the film/video!!
Ron,
Thanks for getting them on the forum, and posting the clips!
Brings back many memories of The Glen, back in the 60's...
(time to look and see if any of those old 8mm movies from The Glen are still around)
Jim Kellogg
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10-29-2006, 03:58 PM
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Thank you, gentleman... seeing what it was like back in the day is awesome.
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10-29-2006, 04:03 PM
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Fantastic content, thanks to all.
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10-29-2006, 04:45 PM
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Well, this thread inspired me to look for some early 70's super8's of CanAm racing at Laguna Seca. Good news, I found them. Bad news, I outsmarted myself years ago by having them transferred to BETAMAX  Where am I going to find a Betamax in 2006?
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10-29-2006, 04:47 PM
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I have one!
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10-29-2006, 05:02 PM
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I have one!
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Can I talk you into transferring a couple of tapes to a CD or DVD?
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10-29-2006, 05:05 PM
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Can I talk you into transferring a couple of tapes to a CD or DVD?
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Never mind. I found and online service.
Thanks.
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10-29-2006, 04:53 PM
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WOW, Thanks, guys!
Lowell
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