Title: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: Nordic on February 24, 2006, 12:29:57 pm
http://www.olympia-charger.com/
The 76 Le Mans Dodge Charger is being rebuilt in the UK and hopes to enter the Classic this year.
The 76 Le Mans Dodge Charger is being rebuilt in the UK and hopes to enter the Classic this year.
Title: Re: Classic Charger Project
Post by: Dan Lowe on February 24, 2006, 01:24:20 pm
8)
I bet that makes a lovely noise.
I bet that makes a lovely noise.
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: Nordic on February 24, 2006, 02:49:14 pm
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3700.asp?id=12857
A mouthwatering array of cars on the entry list.
it now allows cars up tp 79 to compete.
A mouthwatering array of cars on the entry list.
it now allows cars up tp 79 to compete.
Title: Re: Classic Charger Project
Post by: Lorry on February 24, 2006, 02:53:14 pm
Guess I'll have to go to the Classic just to see this.
And damn those Dukes of Hazzard. They wrote off 67 Chargers
And damn those Dukes of Hazzard. They wrote off 67 Chargers
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 25, 2006, 10:34:20 am
http://www.olympia-charger.com/
The 76 Le Mans Dodge Charger is being rebuilt in the UK and hopes to enter the Classic this year.
The 76 Le Mans Dodge Charger is being rebuilt in the UK and hopes to enter the Classic this year.
Excellent. The article also mentions that the Cunningham C4R will be at the Classic.
Classic tickets bought and paid for :D
(http://www.olympia-charger.com/images/cunningham_c4r.jpg)
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: Martini...LB on February 25, 2006, 10:42:07 am
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3700.asp?id=12857
A mouthwatering array of cars on the entry list.
it now allows cars up tp 79 to compete.
A mouthwatering array of cars on the entry list.
it now allows cars up tp 79 to compete.
I don't know about mouthwatering...I think pant wetting might come into it. Incredible list, can't wait.
Martini...
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: docford on February 26, 2006, 11:29:27 am
well, it is not exactly being restored in the UK. However, Robin Donovan, english Le Mans veteran, is to be one of the three drivers of the Charger at Le Mans Classic 2006.
You can see the latest photo of the car here: http://www.olympia-charger.com
You can see the latest photo of the car here: http://www.olympia-charger.com
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: docford on October 15, 2007, 09:57:32 pm
We'll do it again! Summaries of our 2007 races and the coming 2008 events can be seen at http://www.olympia-charger.com
Keep your fingers crossed that the Dodge Charger gets another start at Le Mans Classic 8)
Keep your fingers crossed that the Dodge Charger gets another start at Le Mans Classic 8)
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: Christopher on October 16, 2007, 09:02:00 am
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3700.asp?id=12857
A mouthwatering array of cars on the entry list.
it now allows cars up tp 79 to compete.
A mouthwatering array of cars on the entry list.
it now allows cars up tp 79 to compete.
I don't know about mouthwatering...I think pant wetting might come into it. Incredible list, can't wait.
Martini...
That link points to the 2006 entry list..........
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: geoffd on October 16, 2007, 09:08:58 am
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3700.asp?id=12857
A mouthwatering array of cars on the entry list.
it now allows cars up tp 79 to compete.
A mouthwatering array of cars on the entry list.
it now allows cars up tp 79 to compete.
I don't know about mouthwatering...I think pant wetting might come into it. Incredible list, can't wait.
Martini...
That link points to the 2006 entry list..........
Well as it was written in Feb 2006 thats not much of a surprise now is it?????
Title: Re: Classic Charger Project
Post by: Big G on October 16, 2007, 10:09:20 am
Guess I'll have to go to the Classic just to see this.
And damn those Dukes of Hazzard. They wrote off 67 Chargers
And damn those Dukes of Hazzard. They wrote off 67 Chargers
According to VBH on Fith Gear last night, it was nearer 300 that they wrote off :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Classic Charger Project
Post by: nopanic - neil on October 16, 2007, 10:19:02 am
Guess I'll have to go to the Classic just to see this.
And damn those Dukes of Hazzard. They wrote off 67 Chargers
And damn those Dukes of Hazzard. They wrote off 67 Chargers
According to VBH on Fith Gear last night, it was nearer 300 that they wrote off :'( :'( :'(
from IMDB site (movie database)
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They crashed a lot of cars filming this show. Replacing the police sedans was easy - replacing the old Dodge Chargers ("General Lee") was not as they weren't made anymore. It got to the point where producers would spot a Charger on the street and would approach the owner and offer to buy it on the spot.
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There were a total of 309 "General Lee" cars (some of them were 1968 and 1970 model Dodges) created and mostly destroyed during the series. About 20, in various states of disrepair, still exist.
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: termietermite on October 16, 2007, 10:20:57 am
I've spotted it a couple of times practicing donuts on the pit straight in the closed season! 8)
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: Christopher on October 16, 2007, 11:33:23 am
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3700.asp?id=12857
A mouthwatering array of cars on the entry list.
it now allows cars up tp 79 to compete.
A mouthwatering array of cars on the entry list.
it now allows cars up tp 79 to compete.
I don't know about mouthwatering...I think pant wetting might come into it. Incredible list, can't wait.
Martini...
That link points to the 2006 entry list..........
Well as it was written in Feb 2006 thats not much of a surprise now is it?????
Doh! :laugh:
I did not spot the date of the original post. ::)
Honest mistake, guv. :)
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: Barry on October 16, 2007, 05:55:54 pm
Classic tickets bought and paid for :D
Got my confirmation from the ACO of my request for tickets, but not heard anything since.
How long ago did you sort yours out Steve? Was it though a ticket agency?
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: Steve Pyro on October 16, 2007, 06:28:10 pm
Barry, my reply that you've quoted was dated 25th Feb 2006 !
I've emailed the ACO for Classic 2008 tickets and had an email confirmation.
I've emailed the ACO for Classic 2008 tickets and had an email confirmation.
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: Barry on October 16, 2007, 08:36:37 pm
Whoops :-[
Didn't realise it was a ressurected thread.
We are in the same position, had confirmation, waiting for bill.
Didn't realise it was a ressurected thread.
We are in the same position, had confirmation, waiting for bill.
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: Lazy B'stard on October 17, 2007, 08:56:27 am
Does anyone have the link to the list of permitted cars for the classic?- I can't find it again.
I am having a dufus day. A very interesting car has turned up in a barn not a mile from where i stand.
I am having a dufus day. A very interesting car has turned up in a barn not a mile from where i stand.
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: geoffd on October 17, 2007, 09:18:12 am
http://www.lemansclassic.com/2008/uk/surLaPiste_modelesEligibles.html (http://www.lemansclassic.com/2008/uk/surLaPiste_modelesEligibles.html)
Title: Re: Classic Le Mans entry & Charger Project
Post by: Lazy B'stard on October 17, 2007, 09:50:34 am
Cheers matey.
