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History of touring cars on TV tonight.
« on: 05 February 2014, 10:29:22 »
Part one of the three parter on tonight at 8p.m. UK time on Sky channel 120 (ITV3?). Someone else will confirm the channel name.

Tonight deals with the early years.

I look forward to seeing the likes of Frank Gardener. I have fond memories of the Lotus Cortinas, Minis, Escorts, Janglias. Maybe we will see our own Dbug!

Actually just had a thought. It may not be that far back but still worth a watch.
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Re: History of touring cars on TV tonight.
« Reply #1 on: 05 February 2014, 10:42:55 »
Quote from: Varche on 05 February 2014, 10:29:22
Part one of the three parter on tonight at 8p.m. UK time on Sky channel 120 (ITV3?). Someone else will confirm the channel name.

Tonight deals with the early years.

I look forward to seeing the likes of Frank Gardener. I have fond memories of the Lotus Cortinas, Minis, Escorts, Janglias. Maybe we will see our own Dbug!

Actually just had a thought. It may not be that far back but still worth a watch.
Ooohhh...I'd love one of these.

Apparently the sought after MK1's were built on the Lotus production line, right next to the Emma Peel Elan's. :y :y :y

The MK2's were built on the Ford production line........next to Auntie Daisy's Cortina 1300L..... :-\ :-\

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Re: History of touring cars on TV tonight.
« Reply #2 on: 05 February 2014, 10:44:43 »
ITV 4 Sky 120
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« Last Edit: 05 February 2014, 10:47:29 by Tilbo »
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Re: History of touring cars on TV tonight.
« Reply #3 on: 05 February 2014, 14:28:09 »
I'll be watching that tonight whilst doing quality control on a rather nice alcoholic beverage ;D
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Re: History of touring cars on TV tonight.
« Reply #4 on: 05 February 2014, 18:08:59 »
Slight amendment "touring car legends" not history.

Couldn't find anything about content on the web. I hope it is guys like Gerry Marshall.
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Re: History of touring cars on TV tonight.
« Reply #5 on: 05 February 2014, 18:44:14 »
Quote from: Varche on 05 February 2014, 18:08:59
Slight amendment "touring car legends" not history.

Couldn't find anything about content on the web. I hope it is guys like Gerry Marshall.

Now he had a nice Vauxhall, or two. :y
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« Reply #6 on: 05 February 2014, 18:55:41 »
Big Bertha. Baby Bertha.....

Do you know Opt, I can still remember the experimental Lotus Cortinas with a boot lid that opened hydraulically when the brakes were applied. My idea was to have a weight that slid to the inside of the corner under the car when I saw that.

I had several Mk1 Lotus Cortinas. Lots of fun but lots of maintenance. I bought an A frame one for a massive 200pounds , fixed the problems and later advertised it for sale in Motorsport. A chap from Italy wanted it and then backed out. He sent me a money order for 100 pounds for my troubles. I broke that car(vandalsim looking back) but made about 600 in total. One guy said he would buy whatever was left and the genuine logbook. I hope the car is still running somewhere. 
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Re: History of touring cars on TV tonight.
« Reply #7 on: 05 February 2014, 23:54:19 »
Enjoyed tonight's programme, looking forward to the next installment  :y :y
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Re: History of touring cars on TV tonight.
« Reply #8 on: 06 February 2014, 02:14:52 »
Quote from: Mr. Opti on 05 February 2014, 18:44:14
Quote from: Varche on 05 February 2014, 18:08:59
Slight amendment "touring car legends" not history.

Couldn't find anything about content on the web. I hope it is guys like Gerry Marshall.

Now he had a nice Vauxhall, or two. :y

And he ate all his dinners ::)
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« Reply #9 on: 06 February 2014, 19:00:14 »
Thought it was very good, really liked the 7 litre Ford Galaxie . Thought it was great when one old driver  when asked about roll cages  replied "We never even had seat belts" great characters without doubt..
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« Reply #10 on: 06 February 2014, 19:06:22 »
Quote from: Tilbo on 06 February 2014, 19:00:14
Thought it was very good, really liked the 7 litre Ford Galaxie . Thought it was great when one old driver  when asked about roll cages  replied "We never even had seat belts" great characters without doubt..

That was a beast and no mistake.  :y :y
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« Reply #11 on: 06 February 2014, 19:09:53 »
Quote from: Ever Ready on 06 February 2014, 19:06:22
Quote from: Tilbo on 06 February 2014, 19:00:14
Thought it was very good, really liked the 7 litre Ford Galaxie . Thought it was great when one old driver  when asked about roll cages  replied "We never even had seat belts" great characters without doubt..

That was a beast and no mistake.  :y :y

   
Would love to hear that running , the Camaro sounded great..
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