stuny Posted March 30, 2012 Share #3261 Posted March 30, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Rona|d - I couldn't guess, but I do admire the photo. Has this particular car been used on the road (or track), and is restored to new condition, or is it unused? I suspect the former. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 Hi stuny, Take a look here Name this car..... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Rona!d Posted March 30, 2012 Share #3262 Posted March 30, 2012 Stu, you suspect right and this car had been used on road and track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted March 30, 2012 Share #3263 Posted March 30, 2012 Is that Rochester fuel injection and does the car have stripes on it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted March 30, 2012 Share #3264 Posted March 30, 2012 Is that Rochester fuel injection and does the car have stripes on it? Both you can see in my shot, eh? So: Yes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 30, 2012 Share #3265 Posted March 30, 2012 Corvette Grand Sport? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted March 31, 2012 Share #3266 Posted March 31, 2012 Good, Stu! It´s a Corvette, but not a Grand Sport. So here the next steps picture: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=1968958'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 31, 2012 Share #3267 Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) The louver's look to be on a much newer 'Vette, possibly the current body style, which suggests a Z1 (or is the proper designation Z01?). That's as far as I can go at present. I know this is not it, but I thought you'd like to see two historically important Grand Sports that are in the Simeone collection in Philadelphia. Visit this page on our site, and look at the top row of images: http://www.barbara-and-stu.com/plogger/index.php?level=album&id=204&plog_page=3 Edited March 31, 2012 by stuny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted March 31, 2012 Share #3268 Posted March 31, 2012 Z1? Stu, not that new and thanks for your link to the nice Grand Sport Vette. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted March 31, 2012 Share #3269 Posted March 31, 2012 Was this particular car driven to a class win by John Fitch and Bob Grossman in a very famous race? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted March 31, 2012 Share #3270 Posted March 31, 2012 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Bingo, you got it! It was a pleasure staying in Le Mans with John. This shot we did just some minutes before he drove his former Cunningham Le Mans car prior to the 2010 Le Mans race. You can read the story in AUTOWEEK August/16 2010 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Bingo, you got it! It was a pleasure staying in Le Mans with John. This shot we did just some minutes before he drove his former Cunningham Le Mans car prior to the 2010 Le Mans race. You can read the story in AUTOWEEK August/16 2010 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=1969310'>More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted March 31, 2012 Share #3271 Posted March 31, 2012 Bingo, you got it! It was a pleasure staying in Le Mans with John. This shot we did just some minutes before he drove his former Cunningham Le Mans car prior to the 2010 Le Mans race. Thanks Ronald although I didn't really name the car. (was hoping someone else would get it) Can you tell us more about your experiences with Mr. Fitch and the Corvette while I find something to post? Maybe another shot or two also? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted April 1, 2012 Share #3272 Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) I'm abroad, no photos until I'm back. John was in pretty good shape we had some interesting talks. It was a lucky moment seeing him driving the Le Mans track after so many years. It was the dream of Chip Miller to reunite driver and car, unfortunately he died before his dream could become true. His son Lance made his dads dream come true. There is a film telling the story, called "The Quest", I think. I haven't seen it yet, but hope to get a copy one day. Edited April 1, 2012 by Rona|d Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J_Thompson Posted April 1, 2012 Share #3274 Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks for the links, Ronald - those were really interesting clips. Here's our next challenge, everybody. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=1969992'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted April 1, 2012 Share #3275 Posted April 1, 2012 John & Rona|d - John Fitch is still active with Limerock Park race course. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted April 1, 2012 Share #3276 Posted April 1, 2012 John - This is familiar, and I'm thinking between 1950 and 1956. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted April 1, 2012 Share #3277 Posted April 1, 2012 Stuart, I'm guessing you might find this model familiar. Year is pre 1950. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted April 1, 2012 Share #3278 Posted April 1, 2012 John & Rona|d - John Fitch is still active with Limerock Park race course. Stu, good to hear. He told me about that back in 2010, but that was 2 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steed Posted April 1, 2012 Share #3279 Posted April 1, 2012 Cisitalia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted April 1, 2012 Share #3280 Posted April 1, 2012 Well, that was quick. Yes, it's a 1947 Cisitalia 202 coupe. Thought you were going to get this one, Stuart, as you've posted one before from MOMA. Your turn, Steed! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/119687-name-this-car/?do=findComment&comment=1970259'>More sharing options...
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