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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ any one know anything about this car?

Posted by: bernbomb914 Nov 29 2003, 12:51 AM

saw this car in Melbourn Aus. and would like to know more about it. It looks very special.

Bernie

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Posted by: bernbomb914 Nov 29 2003, 12:54 AM

another pic

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Posted by: bernbomb914 Nov 29 2003, 12:55 AM

and another

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Posted by: redshift Nov 29 2003, 01:35 AM

It looks to be an early e-type.

It's muscular, artful flares.

M

Posted by: maf914 Nov 29 2003, 08:36 AM

Light weight E-type, aluminium panels. Early 60's.

Mike

Posted by: boxstr Nov 29 2003, 08:45 AM

MAF914 is correct. It is probably a 67. Different rearend than the early e types.
Car looks like it may have run at LeMans because of the dual front light in the bonnet.
When looking at these cars it is always a good idea to take a pic of the serial number plate. You can actually trace there history on available database sites.
CCLINWETPDX

Posted by: John Jentz Nov 29 2003, 12:24 PM

Not only is it a "Lightweight E-Type" of which 14 were built for the 1963 season; it is 1 of 3 converted to a "Low Drag Coupe" for 1964. The body was designed be Malcolm Sayer and was said to be capable of x170mph.

Posted by: boxstr Nov 29 2003, 02:56 PM

The "e type lightweight" that is pictuered is actually a LYNX E type Lightweight.
Here is a link to follow and you can have one of your very own.
http://www.lynxmotors.co.uk
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Posted by: bernbomb914 Nov 29 2003, 04:06 PM

Thanks for all the info. It appears that is a Lynx Lightweight altho I think it is an origional

Bernie

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 29 2003, 06:11 PM

in the first picture, is that blue car a gt 40????

Posted by: JmuRiz Nov 29 2003, 09:58 PM

Yup looks like a GT-40...maybe a replica or something as well?

That Lynx is mighty nice though. Love the D-type on their site as well. Wonder if the wiring is as bad as the orriginal Jags, haha.

Posted by: Howard R Nov 30 2003, 01:19 AM

It ran in the classic tour section of Targa Tasmania this year. Its a very nice bit of gear.

Posted by: redshift Nov 30 2003, 01:27 AM

The D-Type makes me think of all the pennies I have thrown off bridges.

Question: Retirement, is it really all it's cracked up to be? I am thinking on cutting down on some of my luxury items, like food and lodging.. let me see here... 4+5+6=451... carry the 11...

D-types and early Es are so swoopy, and not to start a fist fight, but I'd prefer the style over all the brute horsepower in the world... what style... mmMm mMmmm Mmm Mmmmm mmmmMM..

M

Posted by: bernbomb914 Nov 30 2003, 10:04 AM

here is the GT40

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Posted by: bernbomb914 Nov 30 2003, 10:06 AM

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Posted by: bernbomb914 Nov 30 2003, 10:08 AM

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Posted by: boxstr Nov 30 2003, 10:18 AM

There is a manufacturer in New Zealand of GT 40 replicas that are very spot on. Not a cheap VW based replica. They look as real as the original s but without the increase in your insurance premium.
They now have a US based operation located in Indiana.
http:/www.gt40na.com
We have a distributor here in Oregon that I have been in contact with , waiting for more information on pricing.
CCLINCAMPGT40

Posted by: seanery Nov 30 2003, 11:11 AM

Craig,

they are about 1/2 hour from my house. Let me know if I can be of assistance. Maybe a test drive?

Posted by: boxstr Nov 30 2003, 12:29 PM

Sean, Thanks If you ever get over there way, send a few pics.
I am still trying to get some pricing and different build stats.
The distributor here in Oregon only sent PDF specs. but no priicng, said more in the future.
CCLINCAMPGT40