On Thu, 1 Apr 2004 Herald948@aol.com wrote:
> Saw this on the Triumphs list and thought someone here might be interested in
> one way or another. Don't reply to me; I know nothing! :-) Use the "from:"
> address below.
>
> --Andy Mace
Andy et al...
I know this car fairly well. The current owner is Bill Leitner who
owns/runs Greenfield Imported Car Parts (GICP) in Greenfield, MA
It is important to note that the car has no logbook prior to the late
eighties, so there is no way to prove that the car is a real Gp 44 car
save hauling the car to Lanky Foushee (or visa-versa) for a look-see.
The car was run in NER SCCA fairly often through the 90's in GT3, but when
NNJR started the "Volvo Historics" series, Bill ran the car a few times
there.
The reasoning behind the Gp 44 pedigree is that the roof was cut from the
car in order to install the substantial roll cage, but there is no
evidence or documentation to prove that it is a Gp 44 car (unless Bill
dragged something up in the recent past).
The car was a very well prepared car and would be a blast to drive, but
it would be a lot of work to turn it back into a vintage racer. It might
be "doable" as a current SCCA EP car, but some stuff would def. need to be
downgraded to make it legal. Of course it would be an awesome time-trial
car...
As of a couple of years ago, the asking price was in the $14k range. I've
told numerous folks on this list that I'm sure the car is fetch-able for
under $10k, as Bill's interests have moved on to BMW's and IT racing.
Now, if someone feels charitable... I'm sure I wouldn't mind making room
in my garage for the car!
Note: "John" in the initial message could be Bill's son, but I thought he
spelled his name "Jon"... Oh well.
Regards,
rml
> > From: jat1127@hotmail.com
> > To: Triumphs@autox.team.net
> > Sent from the Internet
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > A friend of mine has the/a Group 44 GT-6. It is in complete and running
> > condition and he may be interested in selling.
> >
> > I have little interest. If anyone else is hot for it I can see how
> > interested he is.
> >
> > Best
> > John
> >
> >
> > Greenfield, Ma
> > Gloucester, Ma
>
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