the fallout from Ford v Ferrari continues. This Hagerty article tells the story of the first two [prototype] Tigers, at that time code-named "Thunderbolt":
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/12/04/before-le-mans-ken-miles-and-carroll-shelby-built-first-sunbeam-tigers?fbclid=IwAR3rAykB_S2TuVnFSCKipNNgPinkzv3lQCjKN_oqD-9kwxkgsZTHyUjpazk
Also, for those who haven't read John Morton's book, Inside Shelby American, it's a terrific read.
- Phillip
Quote from: propayne on December 20, 2019, 02:58:49 PM
Also, for those who haven't read John Morton's book, Inside Shelby American, it's a terrific read.
- Phillip
Yes, and a unique writing style, like he's just talking to you.
Quote from: JD on December 20, 2019, 03:15:29 PM
Quote from: propayne on December 20, 2019, 02:58:49 PM
Also, for those who haven't read John Morton's book, Inside Shelby American, it's a terrific read.
- Phillip
Yes, and a unique writing style, like he's just talking to you.
+1
They always forget Lew Spencer also raced an Alpine with some success.
How many times has Thunderbolt been used?
The Tiger project
427 Fairlanes
Chevy engines in Studebakers
Quote from: propayne on December 20, 2019, 02:58:49 PM
Also, for those who haven't read John Morton's book, Inside Shelby American, it's a terrific read.
- Phillip
thanks for the tip... found it on ebay & ordered :)