From sevenamerica at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  3 12:44:41 2009
From: sevenamerica at yahoo.com (John Donohoe)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:44:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Vintage-race] WAS [Lotus] SB 1553 NOW S1 #447 for sale!
In-Reply-To: <556593.67789.qm@web62407.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <716979.22512.qm@web110716.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Um, yup!
How about an S1, #447 -- 2nd of the first batch of four Sevens ever sold in USA -- Yes, converted to LHD and dressed as an S2 for vintage racing, but genuine Lotus nonetheless: USD $29,000 in Florida... http://www.simplesevens.org/0447.htm Just made the sale page public this afternoon!
Cheers,jd



--- On Tue, 11/3/09, Joao Cunha <zjoao_mx at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Joao Cunha <zjoao_mx at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Lotus] SB 1553 for 63000 pounds!
To: lotus at se7ens.net
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 2:35 PM

A bit overpriced, no?

http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/find/4100_results.asp?bsubmit=true&lmodelflag=%2A&lmanufacturer=10074&lcurrency=2&lcurrency_currencychangeform=2&whatbutton.x=0&page=3&lprice=0&lvat=1&lcompetitionmanufacturer=10074&lresultsperpage=20&lauctionmanufacturer=10074&lseller=1&smilageoperator=less&ldrive=1&size=20&spriceoperator=less&lmilagetype=1&lCarID=1795196

Best

-Joao

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From twobees at sprynet.com  Sun Nov  8 08:34:04 2009
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:34:04 -0500
Subject: [Vintage-race] Audi Digest??
Message-ID: <000001ca6088$e80c7630$6401a8c0@normoffice>

Any of you know if there is a US-based Audi list/Digest?
 
Thanks.
 
Norm Sippel

From gsteve at hammatt.com  Sun Nov  8 11:03:41 2009
From: gsteve at hammatt.com (Steve Hammatt Mount Vernon WA USA)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:03:41 -0800
Subject: [Vintage-race] Audi Digest??
In-Reply-To: <000001ca6088$e80c7630$6401a8c0@normoffice>
References: <000001ca6088$e80c7630$6401a8c0@normoffice>
Message-ID: <9454879497BC497F82B633E53AD7C8DD@DesktopPC>

http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=audi&sg=10&sort=relevance
you'll find a number of audi groups, including "audi_owners_usa" with
a membership of over 400.

Steve Hammatt
Mount Vernon WA USA

----- Original Message ----- 
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To: "750 101 Digest" <alfaromeo750-101 at yahoogroups.com>; "MG Digest" 
<mgs at autox.team.net>; <MGVR at yahoogroups.com>; "Spridgets Digest" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Vintage Racing Digest" 
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Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 7:34 AM
Subject: [Vintage-race] Audi Digest??


> Any of you know if there is a US-based Audi list/Digest?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Norm Sippel
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From franks97 at verizon.net  Thu Nov 12 21:01:05 2009
From: franks97 at verizon.net (Franks)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:01:05 -0800
Subject: [Vintage-race] 1100cc Coventry Climax numbered 7487
In-Reply-To: <001201ca63f1$7ee670e0$4001a8c0@Christine>
Message-ID: <C7221A01.862F%franks97@verizon.net>

Hi Folks, the above reference engine is thought to be in an Elva here in the
Northwest. The gentleman who contacted me is looking for it as it was the
original power plant in a Lotus 11 he now owns. Paul9s contact information
is listed below.

Dave

------ Forwarded Message
From: Paul Epperson <epp57 at att.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:40:19 -0600
To: Franks <franks97 at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Vintage Racer

Dave,

Thanks for responding.  I was told that Ed Clark moved to Portland, but that
was in 1970, so who knows by now.  The real pot of gold at the end of this
rainbow in an 1100cc Coventry Climax numbered 7487, that is the engine that
was originally in my car.

The car is a 1958 Lotus Eleven LeMans that I found when I was hunting
Corvair parts. I realize that finding the engine seems like a long shot,
however if you heard the rest of my story you might find it seems possible
indeed.  I have been researching my car since I acquired it, I now have a
complete history less a couple of years.  The most recent owner I found
shared a garage with Ed and took the engine out of the Eleven and sold it to
him as a spare for the Elva.

So finding Ed would be great to track the engine, however finding the engine
is the real goal, it was last "seen" in Portland in 1970.  If you could put
the word out for Ed and the engine I would be very grateful.  Even if it is
in someone's car, I would love to know where it is.

Best,
Paul
636-699-9562
 epp57 at att.net

From: Franks <mailto:franks97 at verizon.net>
>
> To: Paul Epperson <mailto:epp57 at att.net>
>
> Cc: Todd Butler <mailto:todd at coho.net>
>
> Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:38  PM
>
> Subject: Re: Vintage Racer
>
>
> Hi  Paul, I just caught up with your voice mail. I am not familiar with Ed
> Clark  but there are quite a few Elva9s in the area. I can ask around with
my
> local  vintage list. Are we looking in the Portland area or might it be
> Seattle?
>
> Dave
>
>
> On 11/12/09 10:50 AM, "Paul Epperson" <epp57 at att.net> wrote:
>
>
>> Hello  Dave,
>>
>> Todd Butler gave me your email address.  I am researching a  couple of
>> vintage cars and am in hopes that you or someone in your group may  be
able
>> to help.
>>
>> The man I am looking for is named Ed Clark, he moved from  St.Louis, MO to
>> Portland in 1970.  At the time he had an Elva Mark Five  and was taking a
job
>> at a brewery.  About the only other thing I can  add is that he was from
the
>> area and had family there.
>>
>> Thanks in  advance,
>>
>> Paul Epperson
>> 636-699-9562
>>
>


------ End of Forwarded Message

From wmseverin at charter.net  Sat Nov 14 11:40:37 2009
From: wmseverin at charter.net (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:40:37 -0600
Subject: [Vintage-race] 13 x 5 Libre style wheels for Lotus, Spitfire, TR7
Message-ID: <006301ca6559$fb348ba0$f19da2e0$@net>

Hey y'all,

 

I have a set of 4 Shelby Viper  (look like American Racing Libre's) wheels
in excellent condition, 13" x 5" 4 x 3.75" (4 x 95.2mm) bolt pattern,
currently on Ebay. 

 

Ebay item number is 330377011919.

 

Please pass this along to any Lotus, Spitfire or TR7 guys you know. Thanks.

 

WST

From franks97 at verizon.net  Sun Nov 15 15:29:53 2009
From: franks97 at verizon.net (Franks)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:29:53 -0800
Subject: [Vintage-race] More Old Road Racing Program
Message-ID: <C725C0E1.8670%franks97@verizon.net>

I took some time and scanned and uploaded some more old programs from Rose
Cup and Seattle. The 67 Rose Cup program has an interesting article about
proposed changes for PIR. The 73 program has a great article on the history
of road racing in Oregon by Bob Meade. There is also an article from Bob
Ames about PIR and Rose Cup.

Enjoy!

<http://www.oregonscca.com/content/section/4/306/>


-- 
David Franks
franks97 at verizon.net
67 AH Sprite #82 Blue

From malaboge at aol.com  Sun Nov 15 15:36:09 2009
From: malaboge at aol.com (malaboge at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:36:09 -0500
Subject: [Vintage-race] Brake Adapters
Message-ID: <8CC345B293D06F0-5090-9A60@webmail-d085.sysops.aol.com>

Fellow shop rats-


Ok you caught me...i'm workin on a non-TR...but at least it has a bunch-o-TR
stuff on it.  When it wouldn't move anymore cause the brakes were rusted
tight, a helpful soul removed the calipers so that it could roll.  He
dutifully threw the calipers in the trunk, but evidently in his zeal, he
removed the brake caliper adapters as well.  No prob except they didn't end up
in the trunk, and now as I attempt a reconstruction of this little beauty, I
do not have the adapters.  I fished several out of the pile-o-parts in the
shop, but none are right.  It would appear that they are GT6 style
adapters...they are "round" where they bolt to the upright (the GT6 size
upright) and take the larger 16P caliper (like a tr4).


Anyone have a set they would care to sell to the cause?


And yes, those are the breaks....
    Nick in Nor Cal

From malaboge at aol.com  Tue Nov 17 16:26:54 2009
From: malaboge at aol.com (malaboge at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:26:54 -0500
Subject: [Vintage-race] Brake Adapters
In-Reply-To: <4785996B12C6453E99212D930C26468C@MATE1>
References: <8CC345B293D06F0-5090-9A60@webmail-d085.sysops.aol.com>
	<4785996B12C6453E99212D930C26468C@MATE1>
Message-ID: <8CC35F495151F70-9810-9D5@webmail-m003.sysops.aol.com>

Kerry...and all you other inquisitive types...

Well yeah I'm buildin up a non TR...it has many TR pieces on it (like most of
the front end is GT6...including the normally bolted on GT suspension towers,
which are welded to this chassis).  It also has more than a few components
from "that other" bastion of British busted knuckles...you know the one with
the nifty motto...Safety Fast.  I've got years of British iron piled around
the scatter here and try as I might, none of the piles I delved into contained
the adapters I need.  I actually had to dismantle one of the TVR's here in the
shop to make sure I wasn't goin crazy (no comments needed here) and that these
adapters existed.  Yes, they are the same as a pre-M TVR setup...like there's
a lot-o-them around!  I actually found several which looked right, but were
for the smaller Girling calipers...the ole "close but no cigar" that usually
accompanies most of my quests.  Ted S sez he has some, so I can hopefully
obtain a couple from him and get on with the long suffering resurrection of
this Elva Courier MK IV irs car...yeah its gonna be a racer too!

Too many projects an runnin out of tyme...
                       Nick in Nor Cal


-----Original Message-----
From: KBS <racecar at baltimoreknife.com>
To: malaboge at aol.com
Sent: Mon, Nov 16, 2009 4:25 am
Subject: Re: [Vintage-race] Brake Adapters


Now you have us guessing! TVR?

Kerry

----- Original Message ----- From: <malaboge at aol.com>
To: <fot at autox.team.net>; <vintage-race at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 5:36 PM
Subject: [Vintage-race] Brake Adapters

> Fellow shop rats-
>
>
> Ok you caught me...i'm workin on a non-TR...but at least it has a >
bunch-o-TR
> stuff on it. When it wouldn't move anymore cause the brakes were rusted
> tight, a helpful soul removed the calipers so that it could roll. He
> dutifully threw the calipers in the trunk, but evidently in his zeal, he
> removed the brake caliper adapters as well. No prob except they didn't > end
up
> in the trunk, and now as I attempt a reconstruction of this little beauty, >
I
> do not have the adapters. I fished several out of the pile-o-parts in the
> shop, but none are right. It would appear that they are GT6 style
> adapters...they are "round" where they bolt to the upright (the GT6 size
> upright) and take the larger 16P caliper (like a tr4).
>
>
> Anyone have a set they would care to sell to the cause?
>
>
> And yes, those are the breaks....
> Nick in Nor Cal
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From gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com  Sun Nov 22 10:27:34 2009
From: gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com (Greg Solow)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:27:34 -0800
Subject: [Vintage-race] this is a tesst
Message-ID: <946FCCA2AB034958B3A7BED3A76C69CA@your89d26e0447>

test
The Engine Room
Morgan & Sports Car Specialists
Santa Cruz, Calif. 95060
831 429-1800

From anngene at bellsouth.net  Sun Nov 22 10:50:48 2009
From: anngene at bellsouth.net (anngene at bellsouth.net)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:50:48 -0600
Subject: [Vintage-race] this is a tesst
In-Reply-To: <946FCCA2AB034958B3A7BED3A76C69CA@your89d26e0447>
References: <946FCCA2AB034958B3A7BED3A76C69CA@your89d26e0447>
Message-ID: <5CB831E1B15147AE83EFB6AE2DECEA43@Home>

Okay gang, did he pass?


--------------------------------------------------
From: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:27 AM
To: <vintage-race at autox.team.net>; "Friends of Triumph" <FOT at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Vintage-race] this is a tesst

> test
> The Engine Room
> Morgan & Sports Car Specialists
> Santa Cruz, Calif. 95060
> 831 429-1800

From james.f.juhas at snet.net  Sun Nov 22 17:08:26 2009
From: james.f.juhas at snet.net (J. F. Juhas)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:08:26 -0500
Subject: [Vintage-race] this is a tesst
In-Reply-To: <5CB831E1B15147AE83EFB6AE2DECEA43@Home>
References: <946FCCA2AB034958B3A7BED3A76C69CA@your89d26e0447>
	<5CB831E1B15147AE83EFB6AE2DECEA43@Home>
Message-ID: <4B09D27A.9000000@snet.net>

Deduct 5 points for spelling.

anngene at bellsouth.net wrote:
> Okay gang, did he pass?
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Greg Solow" <gregmogdoc at surfnetusa.com>
> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:27 AM
> To: <vintage-race at autox.team.net>; "Friends of Triumph" 
> <FOT at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Vintage-race] this is a tesst
>
>> test
>> The Engine Room
>> Morgan & Sports Car Specialists
>> Santa Cruz, Calif. 95060
>> 831 429-1800
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From ralph at cloverleaf-auto.com  Fri Nov 27 10:01:44 2009
From: ralph at cloverleaf-auto.com (Ralph Steinberg)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:01:44 -0500
Subject: [Vintage-race] The 2010 Racing season
Message-ID: <008701ca6f83$4d06ca50$e7145ef0$@com>

I hope everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving and for those racing at
the VRG Turkey Bowl today I hope the added weight has not slowed you down to
much!

 On to the 2010 season..

 By now anyone who has been vintage racing for more than a year has gotten
one of these yearly messages from me, but that is Ok and hopefully you will
keep getting them for a long, long time.

 As this year winds down and we put away our cars for the season it is
already time to start thinking about next year. Regardless of what our out
of touch with reality government may think neither last year was anything I
want to remember and I am expecting to be keeping close tabs on my wallet
next year too. I keep hoping to wake up and see all of this money sitting in
it that I keep hearing about.

 

 So saying I expect that you will all be picking and choosing your races
with care this coming year. Well, I want to offer you the most bang for your
buck in Vintage Racing anywhere!

 The PVGP/VRG Historic Races at BeaveRun!! First two proven organizations
coming together to produce one of the safest, most fun filled events on the
Historic racing calendar, Second besides getting plenty of track time and
races, over an hour and an half for most of you, a bit more for some and at
least 5 races plus a practice for everyone. And that does not count Friday.
If you sign up for the whole day there add about another 2 hours of track
time! And since the check you make out is to the PVGP a portion of this is
tax deductable. (What you chose to deduct is between you, your Tax
Accountant and God) and third.. and this is a big third, check our prices! I
think we will be the best deal going for 2010!

 As always we will have a free reception at the track on Friday night, we
will offer a very reasonably priced dinner at the track on Saturday, garages
to rent and other stuff, too numerous to mention here.

 

 I have a challenge for our Formula Vee and Formula Ford drivers, the
opportunity to have a pure Ford race and a separate pure Vee race. You can
go to www.cloverleaf-auto.com for all of the info on that Just click the
vintage race button and then the "rush hour" picture!

 

 Last year was our second year of our Beaver Trans-Am, it went very well for
the most part (OK shoot me now for the botched finish in under 2 liters! I
will promise that will not happen again) And the event grew from the
previous year. Let's keep it going

 For those who have never been to BeaveRun let me say a few things now. It
is around a mile and a third long. Stop!! Before you shrug it off and say
not interested small track and I have a big fast car.. It is about the same
size as LimeRock and I used to go to the IMSA GTP races there and they were
neither small or slow! I also shared the weekend with Nascar type cars and
they made my Jag look a bit small and were definitely not slow! I have raced
various cars at both tracks and while I will always enjoy LimeRock and it
remains a favorite I prefer BeaveRun. It is a lot harder to nail down than
it looks and when you do get a good lap in there is no place at LimeRock
that is as fast! And it is a safer track for both novice and expert alike!
So come on out and discover both the track and the PVGP/VRG

 

 And as always besides offering you our drivers and friends a terrific
weekend you help make it possible for us to support our charities The
Pittsburgh Autistic Society and the Allegheny School. With your help we have
been able to donate close to 3 million dollars to them. For all of them I
say Thank You!

 

For more information, entry forms, schedule, etc please go to
www.cloverleaf-auto.com and click the vintage race button, then the "rush
hour button" everything you need will be there and as the season moves on
updates, late breaking information and other will show up there.

 

 Thanks

Ralph Steinberg

PVGP Director Of Competition BeaveRun Historics

From twobees at sprynet.com  Fri Nov 27 18:24:13 2009
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:24:13 -0500
Subject: [Vintage-race] Racer with Sales Experience Wanted
Message-ID: <004201ca6fc9$7f5580a0$6401a8c0@normoffice>

Anyone out there in vintage racer land have sales experience and looking for
work? Let's talk.  Please reply to me directly off list.
 
Norm