Title: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: vqdave on August 15, 2007, 05:57:14 pm
I am thinking i would quite like to see myself and some gentleman racers in a bristol fighter.
(http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/pics/FighterT-A.jpg)
Sponsorship unkown but either JPS or gulf i would hope, or failing that some local outfit like Wokingham Plumbers.
(http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/pics/FighterT-A.jpg)
Sponsorship unkown but either JPS or gulf i would hope, or failing that some local outfit like Wokingham Plumbers.
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Nordic on August 15, 2007, 06:15:22 pm
I think I would leave the modern stuff to the youngsters, and assuming it was only for fun I quite fancy.........
A Porsche 908/3. Assuming it was affordable I would then trade it in for maybe a Porsche 956 or 962 after a few seasons.
A Porsche 908/3. Assuming it was affordable I would then trade it in for maybe a Porsche 956 or 962 after a few seasons.
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: rcutler on August 15, 2007, 07:37:17 pm
Perhaps one of these:-
First spotted one at LM in 2003 but have only seen one other one since, Would be great to see and hear it on track.
First spotted one at LM in 2003 but have only seen one other one since, Would be great to see and hear it on track.
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Paddy_NL on August 15, 2007, 07:40:18 pm
You couldn't find a bigger pic, Rick? ::)
I think I'd race a cheap little toy like a Caterham. Looks like fun 8)
I think I'd race a cheap little toy like a Caterham. Looks like fun 8)
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: rcutler on August 15, 2007, 07:45:41 pm
You couldn't find a bigger pic, Rick? ::)
Sorry it was not that big on their website, I have resised it now
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: nopanic - neil on August 15, 2007, 09:15:51 pm
Ah that's where your going wrong, you just won £3.5 - £4 mill (good old Streling).
First you do not use your money, you use other peoples money - Bernie showed us that. ;D
Second - I'd go with the old classic, or a Caterhem.
But I would not have a team, I'd race the thing myself and not pay for someone else to have the fun.
First you do not use your money, you use other peoples money - Bernie showed us that. ;D
Second - I'd go with the old classic, or a Caterhem.
But I would not have a team, I'd race the thing myself and not pay for someone else to have the fun.
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Paddy_NL on August 15, 2007, 09:18:10 pm
You could start here ;D http://www.rentaracecar.co.uk/
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Pieter on August 15, 2007, 11:11:37 pm
Since it's my favourite car ever, I might as well race it when money's no object.
(http://www.ferraris-online.com/cars/FE-250SWB-3337/images/P000Fade.jpg)
(http://www.ferraris-online.com/cars/FE-250SWB-3337/images/P000Fade.jpg)
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: vqdave on August 16, 2007, 12:09:52 am
Perhaps one of these:-
First spotted one at LM in 2003 but have only seen one other one since, Would be great to see and hear it on track.
First spotted one at LM in 2003 but have only seen one other one since, Would be great to see and hear it on track.
Was on that stand in 03, the supercar stand with one of the guys on it who was developing his own car and got talking to the Invicta chaps, didn't like it myself, looked all wrong although i must admit it does look better in your picture.
Do they still make it?
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Leftie on August 16, 2007, 01:37:51 am
I am thinking i would quite like to see myself and some gentleman racers in a bristol fighter.
(http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/pics/FighterT-A.jpg)
Sponsorship unkown but either JPS or gulf i would hope, or failing that some local outfit like Wokingham Plumbers.
(http://www.bristolcars.co.uk/pics/FighterT-A.jpg)
Sponsorship unkown but either JPS or gulf i would hope, or failing that some local outfit like Wokingham Plumbers.
Have you got a pilots lisense?
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa64/jjkt15/446-O6-3667BristolF2BFighter1928.jpg)
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Leftie on August 16, 2007, 01:44:53 am
If I had won the £35m+ lottery. What would I do with it.
Well, I would split it into two.
The first half I would spend on Wine/Women and generally have a good time in a big place somewhere by the sea.
The second half, well I' just Friiter away but mainly on the above!!!!!!!!
Or buy into Spyker F1
Well, I would split it into two.
The first half I would spend on Wine/Women and generally have a good time in a big place somewhere by the sea.
The second half, well I' just Friiter away but mainly on the above!!!!!!!!
Or buy into Spyker F1
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Lazy B'stard on August 16, 2007, 08:23:17 am
I would go for a 936 in Martini Livery and have a matching transporter. A nice boat- 30-40ft somewhere in the Greek Islands and a nice Maison somewhere in the Loire, oh and a Lancia 037 and an Audi E2 short Quattro for a spot of histerical rallying. I would also give to the sick and the poor and work with animals and children ;D
Wonder if that Scottish women would like me to build her MY dream transporter? (See Commer thread)
Wonder if that Scottish women would like me to build her MY dream transporter? (See Commer thread)
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Christopher on August 16, 2007, 08:47:50 am
I would have to go for a Lotus 23b, and attempt to pedal it myself. And would aim to compete in all the classic events I could around Europe.
But then I suppose I would need an 11 to go racing at the LM classic.
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: SteveB on August 16, 2007, 09:10:19 am
Was it Lord Hesketh who said " I made a small fortune out of motor racing".. and when asked how ,replied " I started off with a very large one " ?
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Andy Zarse on August 16, 2007, 01:04:52 pm
I reclon you could have a lot of fun for a (relatively) reasonable amount of cash in a Lola T70 Mk3b, one of my all time faves.
(http://www.themastersseries.com/wsm/images/img_info.jpg)
World Sportscar Masters is an exhilarating series for Le Mans type Group 4 Prototypes, built between the mid-1960’s up to 1974. It covers a wide range of evocative and powerful big sports cars, from Ferrari to Porsche 917’s, Lola T70 Coupes to Alfa 33/3, Matra 650, from Chevrons to Abarths. World Sportscar Master grids provide action right through the field, with 5 different classes for different engine sizes and car ages, providing drivers and spectators with many exciting class battles. Careful tyre and technical regulations ensure that the very fast ‘little ones’ are giving the biggest cars plenty of competition.
(http://www.themastersseries.com/wsm/images/img_info.jpg)
World Sportscar Masters is an exhilarating series for Le Mans type Group 4 Prototypes, built between the mid-1960’s up to 1974. It covers a wide range of evocative and powerful big sports cars, from Ferrari to Porsche 917’s, Lola T70 Coupes to Alfa 33/3, Matra 650, from Chevrons to Abarths. World Sportscar Master grids provide action right through the field, with 5 different classes for different engine sizes and car ages, providing drivers and spectators with many exciting class battles. Careful tyre and technical regulations ensure that the very fast ‘little ones’ are giving the biggest cars plenty of competition.
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: John Boy on August 16, 2007, 01:56:06 pm
Perhaps one of these:-
First spotted one at LM in 2003 but have only seen one other one since, Would be great to see and hear it on track.
First spotted one at LM in 2003 but have only seen one other one since, Would be great to see and hear it on track.
Was on that stand in 03, the supercar stand with one of the guys on it who was developing his own car and got talking to the Invicta chaps, didn't like it myself, looked all wrong although i must admit it does look better in your picture.
Do they still make it?
This was at the parade on the Friday. I think its the same think
(http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/11106/2772488370096951186S600x600Q85.jpg)
(http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/9412/2212681680096951186S500x500Q85.jpg)
I'd fancy one of these if they race it. No idea what it is though?
(http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/11063/2193371500096951186S500x500Q85.jpg)
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: vqdave on August 16, 2007, 02:27:20 pm
thats the pig, oh yes with its passat back lights. The one on the stand was silver and looked even worse, as for that other car, god knows..................................
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on August 17, 2007, 02:49:14 am
I have pics of said Invicta in LM square in 03 and the two jolly posh chaps driving asked us for directions to the cathederal. My associates and I advised it was in a forwards direction and requested a small display of Horses, the engine size (as told by digby and hugo) was alot under the usual one would expect for such a car (was a little under the influence) 4.5L? The resulting burnout was jolly crap but did make a nice noise and I hope they found the church!
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: vqdave on August 17, 2007, 12:00:25 pm
i remember the 2 chaps did lock their keys in the boot on the stand and i did enjoy a good few beers watching them drilling the boot to get it open.
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on August 19, 2007, 09:39:27 pm
I bet that made them jolly cross!! He he ;D
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Leftie on August 20, 2007, 01:15:13 am
If I'd won that amount. Firstly I wouldn't tell 'erindorz'. Although she might guess from the 'car'.
But what would I do?
Well. firstly I'd split it in half.
The first half will be spent on wine, women and whiskey.
The second half I'd just fritter away.
Do you think I could keep this fron the 'misses' - 'erindorz'? As I'm SE, I can get away with most things and the minimum with an amount of credance would be a Bentley on my 'clients' account.
What are you views?
But what would I do?
Well. firstly I'd split it in half.
The first half will be spent on wine, women and whiskey.
The second half I'd just fritter away.
Do you think I could keep this fron the 'misses' - 'erindorz'? As I'm SE, I can get away with most things and the minimum with an amount of credance would be a Bentley on my 'clients' account.
What are you views?
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: JDS on August 20, 2007, 09:47:54 am
Just 'cos I love Bugattis I'd like to do a 'one off' around the Circuit des Ramparts at Angloueme in Poitou Charentes, just to say I'd done it. Street circuit runs every Sept and unchanged since 1903(ish)
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Lazy B'stard on August 20, 2007, 10:55:04 am
One of my clients goes down to The Ramparts every year and says its fantastic- a must do event if you ever get the chance. He always brings back a pile of photos, an event programe, poster and a bottle of something local. Its on my list of things to do- don't think it will be in a Bug tho!
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: JDS on August 20, 2007, 11:29:28 am
They had that blue Alpine with the green nose (don't know much about the historics!) that races in the LM historics there last year - that was fun watching it trying to get around the tight twisty, hilly circuit and it sounded great reverberating off the buildings. The Porsche's were great to watch, really close racing.
It's a great weekend (and pretty cheap too), but this year's clashes with Silverstone, so I'll be there instead.
It's a great weekend (and pretty cheap too), but this year's clashes with Silverstone, so I'll be there instead.
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on August 20, 2007, 11:34:47 pm
This.... hehe
The XB GT Falcons raced in the mid to late 70's in Oz were awesome lookin cars and sound fantastic. Saw one at Perth Multiplex street drags 2 years ago and it kicked sh1t out of a boyed up skyline... but not as cool as the street legal Holden Torana that ran a 13.32 and then was driven home by some dude in shorts and flip flops!
Pics to be posted on the race car livery thread soon.
PP
The XB GT Falcons raced in the mid to late 70's in Oz were awesome lookin cars and sound fantastic. Saw one at Perth Multiplex street drags 2 years ago and it kicked sh1t out of a boyed up skyline... but not as cool as the street legal Holden Torana that ran a 13.32 and then was driven home by some dude in shorts and flip flops!
Pics to be posted on the race car livery thread soon.
PP
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: JT on August 20, 2007, 11:58:32 pm
Went to Angouleme in 2004 for the Sunday demonstrations and racing. The demonstrations had practice in the morning as did the races. The demonstrations lined up in the afternoon in grid formation, fastest in the front. So did the races. The demonstrations drove hard with the first across the line getting the chequered flag. So did the races. The difference? Buggered if I know. A couple of highlights were watching the drivers get breath tested after the lunch break and before the demos/races and the driver of the immaculate Bugatti in one of the demos. We knew that the chequered flag must be about to drop because he was coming to the end of a fairly substantial cigar!
This year is looking good as well. Goodwood Revival at the beginning of September, the next weekend off to Saumur for two weeks, with a run to Angouleme the following Sunday. All that's missing is the blower Bentley and I'm depending on Camelot to help me with that.
This year is looking good as well. Goodwood Revival at the beginning of September, the next weekend off to Saumur for two weeks, with a run to Angouleme the following Sunday. All that's missing is the blower Bentley and I'm depending on Camelot to help me with that.
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: garyfrogeye on August 21, 2007, 01:21:10 am
I'd recreate this. There is a rumour that it still exists somewhere.
Le Mans 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1333/1186740053_fcbb6b8418_o.jpg)
Le Mans 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1333/1186740053_fcbb6b8418_o.jpg)
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Leftie on August 21, 2007, 02:03:11 am
Went to Angouleme in 2004 for the Sunday demonstrations and racing. The demonstrations had practice in the morning as did the races. The demonstrations lined up in the afternoon in grid formation, fastest in the front. So did the races. The demonstrations drove hard with the first across the line getting the chequered flag. So did the races. The difference? Buggered if I know. A couple of highlights were watching the drivers get breath tested after the lunch break and before the demos/races and the driver of the immaculate Bugatti in one of the demos. We knew that the chequered flag must be about to drop because he was coming to the end of a fairly substantial cigar!
This year is looking good as well. Goodwood Revival at the beginning of September, the next weekend off to Saumur for two weeks, with a run to Angouleme the following Sunday. All that's missing is the blower Bentley and I'm depending on Camelot to help me with that.
This year is looking good as well. Goodwood Revival at the beginning of September, the next weekend off to Saumur for two weeks, with a run to Angouleme the following Sunday. All that's missing is the blower Bentley and I'm depending on Camelot to help me with that.
Sh1t happens, can't make Goodwood this year but I'm relaying on Camelot as well or I sell the house without 'erindorz' knowing!!!!!
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on August 23, 2007, 12:22:50 am
i remember the 2 chaps did lock their keys in the boot on the stand and i did enjoy a good few beers watching them drilling the boot to get it open.
I think VQdave may like this.... the Humber... not Lady PP!Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Leftie on August 23, 2007, 12:28:58 am
I'd recreate this. There is a rumour that it still exists somewhere.
Le Mans 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1333/1186740053_fcbb6b8418_o.jpg)
Le Mans 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1333/1186740053_fcbb6b8418_o.jpg)
Gary,
Does the passenger tonneau cover fix to transmission tunnel?
Jerry
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: vqdave on August 23, 2007, 11:17:15 am
i remember the 2 chaps did lock their keys in the boot on the stand and i did enjoy a good few beers watching them drilling the boot to get it open.
I think VQdave may like this.... the Humber... not Lady PP!shes a beauty for sure, and a shooting brake, nice. Good colour, you have gotta love a golden humber.
Where was that BTW? Just happened to see it on the street?
Title: Re: you just won 3.5 to 4 mill GBP what you gonna race then?
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on August 23, 2007, 11:39:35 am
She lives in Lymington and is always parked on the same street down near the IOW ferry terminal. Does not seem to move much and is in superberb nick. If you are interested in her I can always leave a note on it for you as its ony 10 mins away from home.
