Title: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: vqdave on July 11, 2007, 02:30:33 pm
me? well i would love to see Morgan return, with a british line up of say Brundle, Herbert and oh i dunno say Damon Hill, as long as they can all bear not having any hope of winning.
And top flight to take on Audi, hmmmmm, Maserati should do something, drivers i will leave open as long as Michael Shoemaker is not involved.
And top flight to take on Audi, hmmmmm, Maserati should do something, drivers i will leave open as long as Michael Shoemaker is not involved.
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: termietermite on July 11, 2007, 02:51:41 pm
Not "back" but I'd love to see a Ford GT race in anger at LM.
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Post by: Steve Pyro on July 11, 2007, 03:20:34 pm
The return of the likes of Mercedes would be interesting, plus a proper Porsche P1 prototype (all closed coupe style please).
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Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 11, 2007, 03:29:00 pm
Would love to see my beloved Alfa Romeo back at Lm one day. Would also like to see a little 2 stroke SAAB at the classic Le Mans in Plateau 3 in 2010 ;D ;D fingers crossed on that one. Oh and would love to see Cream do the Sat night gig whilst we are at it!
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Post by: termietermite on July 11, 2007, 03:30:25 pm
Oh, and a Mosler would be nice too.
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Post by: vqdave on July 11, 2007, 03:41:36 pm
oh yes and a Bristol Fighter would be cool.
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 11, 2007, 03:54:16 pm
oh yes and a Bristol Fighter would be cool.
A nice pair of Bristols would be better, nudge nudge wink wink!Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Snoring Rhino on July 11, 2007, 04:05:21 pm
A Piper GTR - built better this time - when they raced (practiced actually - weren’t allowed to race on safety grounds) in 68 they were actually 3 sec a lap faster the class of the field - Renault Alpines. The issue was that there bodywork departed the rest of the car half way down Mulsane. They were about 3" lower than a GT40 and built at what became Emmbrook Engineering in Wokingham when the Engine Tuning division (Piper Cams) split off)
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Post by: garyfrogeye on July 11, 2007, 04:15:39 pm
Bugatti Veron in race set-up driven by me. Ok it'd have to stop every twelve minutes to refuel but hey, you can't have everything.
How about some nice electric cars, I do find those Audis a bit too noisey.
But I have to agree with Steve Brown. a nice proper Porsche P1 prototype (all closed coupe style please) in Gulf racing livery.
How about some nice electric cars, I do find those Audis a bit too noisey.
But I have to agree with Steve Brown. a nice proper Porsche P1 prototype (all closed coupe style please) in Gulf racing livery.
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 11, 2007, 04:23:38 pm
A Piper GTR - built better this time
It ran again at the Classic last year, although the reliability factor played a hand. Car looked gorgeous and the girl in the period Piper Racing overalls and not much else that was fettling it wasn't too bad either! I'm sure someone has a picture somewhere.
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It ran again at the Classic last year, although the reliability factor played a hand. Car looked gorgeous and the girl in the period Piper Racing overalls and not much else that was fettling it wasn't too bad either! I'm sure someone has a picture somewhere.
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: mgmark on July 11, 2007, 04:39:13 pm
Derek Bell
Porsche 917 - Gulf Livery
Ferrari 512 - red......
MG Mark
Porsche 917 - Gulf Livery
Ferrari 512 - red......
MG Mark
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Paddy_NL on July 11, 2007, 04:46:15 pm
Not "back" but I'd love to see a Ford GT race in anger at LM.
(http://forum.drinkingforholland.com/images/smiles/iagree.gif)
and the MC12 in GT1 too, make it a nice battle 8)
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: nopanic - neil on July 11, 2007, 05:02:37 pm
There is only one person, and he is time less.
(http://stvmcqueen.tripod.com/salute.jpg)
Not sure who would be his team mates would be?
(http://stvmcqueen.tripod.com/salute.jpg)
Not sure who would be his team mates would be?
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: termietermite on July 11, 2007, 05:03:27 pm
A Piper GTR - built better this time
It ran again at the Classic last year, although the reliability factor played a hand. Car looked gorgeous and the girl in the period Piper Racing overalls and not much else that was fettling it wasn't too bad either! I'm sure someone has a picture somewhere.
Funnily enough...
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q103/cooperlola/IANCLASSIC2129.jpg)
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It ran again at the Classic last year, although the reliability factor played a hand. Car looked gorgeous and the girl in the period Piper Racing overalls and not much else that was fettling it wasn't too bad either! I'm sure someone has a picture somewhere.
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q103/cooperlola/IANCLASSIC2129.jpg)
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Post by: Paddy_NL on July 11, 2007, 05:05:00 pm
...and the one I never heard before, the Mazda 787B :-\
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Post by: pretzel on July 11, 2007, 05:15:32 pm
...and the one I never heard before, the Mazda 787B :-\
Agree with Paddy. I had the chance to see them back in the late 80's. Would make up for the lack of noise from the Audis.
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: RB5 283 on July 11, 2007, 05:38:47 pm
I'd like to witness Mclaren at LM again as that was the car that drew me into the race in the first place.
But if anyone was to return it would have to be a legendary team that have won before and want to add to their tally of overall wins like Porsche, Jaguar, Ford etc. In a Bentley style comeback.
Overall i think if it was a non British team then Porsche would be most welcome with me.
If it was British then i suppose Jaguar.
But if anyone was to return it would have to be a legendary team that have won before and want to add to their tally of overall wins like Porsche, Jaguar, Ford etc. In a Bentley style comeback.
Overall i think if it was a non British team then Porsche would be most welcome with me.
If it was British then i suppose Jaguar.
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: JDS on July 11, 2007, 06:41:30 pm
My vote's with Termie .... I'd love to see Ford bring 'back' the GT .... ;D
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Post by: Steve Pyro on July 11, 2007, 06:56:17 pm
My vote's with Termie .... I'd love to see Ford bring 'back' the GT .... ;D
It may even happen http://www.fordgttv.com (http://www.fordgttv.com)
They had a chassis mock up on display at Sebring this year.
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Fran on July 11, 2007, 07:01:46 pm
Sard MC8R for me please! (An early love that bears a certain resemblance to a Saleen - ;D )
Or anything with a nice creative paint job like we used to see in the good ole days.
[And also all the obvious ones like Maclaren, GT40, Jaguar, etc. yadda yadda]
F
Or anything with a nice creative paint job like we used to see in the good ole days.
[And also all the obvious ones like Maclaren, GT40, Jaguar, etc. yadda yadda]
F
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: nopanic - neil on July 11, 2007, 07:54:59 pm
My vote's with Termie .... I'd love to see Ford bring 'back' the GT .... ;D
Agree Ford GT40 would be great,
perhaps when they sell Jaguar and Land Rover they might have some spare cash to put into racing.
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Post by: Rhino on July 11, 2007, 10:39:21 pm
The Jag GT3 car next year would be good.
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Post by: Leftie on July 11, 2007, 10:39:41 pm
I agree with at of people here and thier prefered makes.
Perhaps I'm biased here, but how about the triumph Siptfire.
At least with a 1147cc engine it won it's class.
Jerry
Perhaps I'm biased here, but how about the triumph Siptfire.
At least with a 1147cc engine it won it's class.
Jerry
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Lorry on July 11, 2007, 11:28:27 pm
The Jag GT3 car next year would be good.
Especially with an Aston in LMP1They've started making Daytona Cobras again. This was killed off by the GT40 project, but I'll settle for both
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Martini...LB on July 11, 2007, 11:36:46 pm
The stripper with the boils and the hairy lady ;D
>Martini...
>Martini...
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Post by: Perdu on July 12, 2007, 01:01:19 am
The stripper with the boils and the hairy lady ;D
>Martini...
>Martini...
I'll drink to that! ;)
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 12, 2007, 08:05:58 am
The Dunlop tower and welcome and the ferris wheel back where they belong!
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Post by: vqdave on July 12, 2007, 09:08:27 am
the crazy pigals
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: termietermite on July 12, 2007, 10:21:59 am
My vote's with Termie .... I'd love to see Ford bring 'back' the GT .... ;D
It may even happen http://www.fordgttv.com (http://www.fordgttv.com)
They had a chassis mock up on display at Sebring this year.
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: nickliv on July 12, 2007, 11:54:52 am
I'd love to go back to the Croup C days, witn an unmolested, unsanitised circuit.
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: termietermite on July 12, 2007, 11:57:31 am
I'd love to go back to the Croup C days, witn an unmolested, unsanitised circuit.
Then you'd have loved last weekend. Especially the Friday when there's nobody about and you can wander up and down the pit lane during free practice. The sound of that Mazda from the pit wall was incredible. :PTitle: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 12, 2007, 12:22:59 pm
Go on Termie, just keep rubbing it in why don't ya- we're not at all jealous ;D
Enjoy Bastille day!
Enjoy Bastille day!
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: termietermite on July 12, 2007, 02:55:04 pm
Go on Termie, just keep rubbing it in why don't ya
Aw, now would I?(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q103/cooperlola/LMStory07252.jpg)
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Post by: Bob U on July 12, 2007, 03:42:59 pm
I'd love to go back to the Croup C days, witn an unmolested, unsanitised circuit.
No problem.Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 12, 2007, 04:59:40 pm
I'm suprised that no one has suggested Mr Sunshine. Remember him? Big round yellowy fella, used to hang around in the sky at this time of year. Been a while...
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Post by: termietermite on July 12, 2007, 05:01:23 pm
I'm suprised that no one has suggested Mr Sunshine Remember him? Big round yellowy fella, used to hang around in the sky at this time of year. Been a while...
Oh, yes, did I tell you I got sunburnt on the Friday?...Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 12, 2007, 05:05:38 pm
I'm suprised that no one has suggested Mr Sunshine Remember him? Big round yellowy fella, used to hang around in the sky at this time of year. Been a while...
Oh, yes, did I tell you I got sunburnt on the Friday?... Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Bobblehat on July 12, 2007, 05:17:05 pm
ME.............................. ::) ::) ::) ;D
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Post by: oldtimer on July 13, 2007, 10:37:17 am
Would love to see my beloved Alfa Romeo back at Lm one day
Thought they were coming back next year - or am I suffering brain fuddle again?Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 13, 2007, 10:58:09 am
Would love to see my beloved Alfa Romeo back at Lm one day
Thought they were coming back next year - or am I suffering brain fuddle again? Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Bobblehat on July 13, 2007, 12:23:21 pm
Dr. Sconefinger
I belive they are planning to make a race version of the very pretty 8c. Not sure if its a works team, or for priverters.
I belive they are planning to make a race version of the very pretty 8c. Not sure if its a works team, or for priverters.
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Christopher on July 13, 2007, 01:30:35 pm
I'd like to see Lotus back (not just the legends and historic events).
The last outing in 1997 was far from triumphant.
And how about the Index Of Performance?
Would that not be of interest to engine developers and OEMs to show off their abilities.
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Post by: oldtimer on July 13, 2007, 01:33:23 pm
http://www.clubarnage.com/forum/index.php?topic=6366.0
Found it! Not going mad after all
Found it! Not going mad after all
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: Matt Harper on July 14, 2007, 02:15:34 am
Erta - and the Chicken Man (and no, that's not a bunch of posing pseudo-musicians from the 80's)
The Poulet Roti opposite the old Champagne Cork Bar was the absolute bollox when a beer-sponge was required.
I sort of felt guilty about Erta. I'm not sure what compelled me to stand and gorp at her - I was reduced to an hysterical wreck when one of my buddies offered her some of his chips, however.
Alphonse, the take-on all-comers pugilist was a right laugh too - as was the balloon shooting with snub-nose .38 Specials (with live ammo) in the fairground. Health and Safety, you f*ckin' what?
The Poulet Roti opposite the old Champagne Cork Bar was the absolute bollox when a beer-sponge was required.
I sort of felt guilty about Erta. I'm not sure what compelled me to stand and gorp at her - I was reduced to an hysterical wreck when one of my buddies offered her some of his chips, however.
Alphonse, the take-on all-comers pugilist was a right laugh too - as was the balloon shooting with snub-nose .38 Specials (with live ammo) in the fairground. Health and Safety, you f*ckin' what?
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Post by: Snoring Rhino on July 14, 2007, 08:30:11 pm
A Piper GTR - built better this time
It ran again at the Classic last year, although the reliability factor played a hand. Car looked gorgeous and the girl in the period Piper Racing overalls and not much else that was fettling it wasn't too bad either! I'm sure someone has a picture somewhere.
Funnily enough...
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q103/cooperlola/IANCLASSIC2129.jpg)
Nice pic, shame they never realy had the budget to develop the car and race properlyQuote
It ran again at the Classic last year, although the reliability factor played a hand. Car looked gorgeous and the girl in the period Piper Racing overalls and not much else that was fettling it wasn't too bad either! I'm sure someone has a picture somewhere.
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q103/cooperlola/IANCLASSIC2129.jpg)
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Post by: Jay (Team Cannonball) on July 14, 2007, 11:49:01 pm
The Alfa 8C race program was mentioned as a GT2 project, however the last I heard it had been canned.
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Post by: Leftie on July 15, 2007, 01:51:02 am
A Piper GTR - built better this time
It ran again at the Classic last year, although the reliability factor played a hand. Car looked gorgeous and the girl in the period Piper Racing overalls and not much else that was fettling it wasn't too bad either! I'm sure someone has a picture somewhere.
Funnily enough...
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q103/cooperlola/IANCLASSIC2129.jpg)
Nice pic, shame they never realy had the budget to develop the car and race properlyQuote
It ran again at the Classic last year, although the reliability factor played a hand. Car looked gorgeous and the girl in the period Piper Racing overalls and not much else that was fettling it wasn't too bad either! I'm sure someone has a picture somewhere.
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q103/cooperlola/IANCLASSIC2129.jpg)
Was the Piper the precurser to the kit roadcar or latter to the car?
I can remember seeing a roadcar car regulary about '73/74 around Richmond Surrey. I was almost 'orgasmic'.
Jerry
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Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 15, 2007, 08:42:20 am
There was one under a sheet in the Richmond / Teddington area in the late 70's on a drive near my aunts house. Could it be the same car? I used to pester Uncle to take me down to see it every time I visited. It seemed other worldly to a small lad from Barnsley!
There was also a lovely converted WW2 motor torpedo boat moored on the Thames that I would go and look at too. Ah- the memories!
There was also a lovely converted WW2 motor torpedo boat moored on the Thames that I would go and look at too. Ah- the memories!
Title: Re: who do you wanna see back?
Post by: BryanC on July 15, 2007, 05:08:01 pm
Mercedes CLK and open cockpit Panoz - both LMP1 in 1999.
Sadly, both now unlikley but the sound shook my ribs as they pulled away from Arnage.
Awsome !
Regards BryanC
Sadly, both now unlikley but the sound shook my ribs as they pulled away from Arnage.
Awsome !
Regards BryanC
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Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 15, 2007, 05:26:52 pm
Was it just me or were the cars generally quieter this year (Panoz apart)?
2 years ago you could not hear yourself think on the campsite. Or have the voices in my head just got louder?
2 years ago you could not hear yourself think on the campsite. Or have the voices in my head just got louder?
