Lola is 50

We went to Huntingdon to see a parade of Lola racing cars run from their factory to the marketplace. This T70 Lemans racing car was driven on the parade by Sir John Surtess. It was a great sight and very loud.

I was surprised to see Lola have made some more modest cars such as this one. The Lola Mk1 a 1100cc car built in 1958.

RBRR - The Club Triumph Round Britain Run

I may not be on the run this time but I am supporting it.

Triumph 2.3

I saw this bike at the Thoresby show today. I wonder if the 2.3 inline 3 would fit in a Vitesse/Herald.

Engine is a Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder with a Capacity of 2,294cc

According the manufacturer website it has Maximum Power of 106bhp @ 5,400 rpm and Maximum Torque of 154ft.lbf @ 2,025 rpm

Not a lot of progress in 40 years then. So it turns out not have any more power than the Vitesse. Why bother.

Lucas Parts 1969

Lucas Girling Equipment and Service Parts - Standard Triumph 1969

Catching up with the Canley Classics blog I saw mention of the 4 wheel "Pony" gearboxes for sale.

Included in this parts booklet is a section listing parts for the "Pony". I bet it puzzled people back then and it even odder now.