Radders Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Now how about this? Think of the spares you could carry. :)http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Standard-Vanguard-phase-3-pick-up-ute-/261277200353?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd555afe1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 391 wrote:Now how about this? Think of the spares you could carry. :)http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Standard-Vanguard-phase-3-pick-up-ute-/261277200353?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd555afe1I like that.........now what engine could I fit ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve AKA vitessesteve Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 TR4 engine should drop straight in and a Triumph 6 should fit as some late Vanguards had the six in them. A PI six would make an interesting pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sharp Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Most Unusual has to be the Limo. It should be possible in a 948 Herald as the pre production models were driven 9000 miles in Africa back in 1958 . (Keith Bennett has just lent me the video of Turn Left for Tangier and its epic). I would love to do it in a Vanguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Just a thought.If a Moss or a Hurricane are able to do the RBRR, would a TVR 2500, also with a Triumph engine, be eligible?Neither the Moss or Hurricane were part of the Standard Triumph group, so does this open the door to other Triumph engined cars?Conversely, does a Triumph with a non Triumph engine, therefore, become ineligible?Discuss.Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npanne Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Amphicar, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 MWG445 wrote:Just a thought.If a Moss or a Hurricane are able to do the RBRR, would a TVR 2500, also with a Triumph engine, be eligible?Neither the Moss or Hurricane were part of the Standard Triumph group, so does this open the door to other Triumph engined cars?Conversely, does a Triumph with a non Triumph engine, therefore, become ineligible?Discuss.Jim.Also remembered that there was a TVR 1300M utilising a 1296cc Spitfire engine. Not much chance of seeing one though as only 15 were produced.Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 MWG445 wrote:Also remembered that there was a TVR 1300M utilising a 1296cc Spitfire engine. Not much chance of seeing one though as only 15 were produced.Jim.I don't know about the hurricane but the Moss is not just a Triumph engined car it uses triumph chassis, gearbox, axle/diff, suspension. The only thing that is changed is the actual bodywork.I'm guessing the TVR had a bespoke TVR built chassis and suspension and just used the Triumph engine.So not quite the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 A TVR would not be eligible.By that reasoning, anything with Rover V8 would be eligible as that engine was used in a Triumph.SD1, P6, Range Rover, Land Rover, Morgan, Ginetta, Westfield, AC Cobra copies, loads of kit cars and specials etc etc. So that is a no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Tim,You're no fun! :PJim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sharp Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 On that train of thought ... MG Midget 1500 .... Shudder!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npanne Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 No-one fancy doing it on a Triumph motorbike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Next you will be asking if a late MG Midget can enter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 1684 wrote:Next you will be asking if a late MG Midget can enter.oops just saw the comment from Darren. For some reason my pc did not show all comments.I think if a car was manufactured as say a TVR or MG then no. kit cars are different, although they should use more than just the engine, they should share the same chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedTaylor Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Where would a Trident Tycoon fit into all this? Apart from the fact that only 7 were made and I think only one survives it uses TR6 chassis and all the running gear, and instrumentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 What about this?An MG replica, yes an MG, but actually a Triumph Gentry.http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C410510How Triumph is this one?Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clougher Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Would love to do this in my 948 S 8) That one will have to wait though, maybe 2016?Has a Herald S ever competed before? Fine line between them and the normal 948's, but still, would be interesting to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Clougher,Not sure if a Herald S has done the event, but a Herald 948 has done the event.I think a Herald 948 did the 2000 event, but I have a feeling that a 1200 engine had been put into the car. Just checked my records and 5 948cc herald cars have successfully completed the event.Dave Pearson and Jason Chinn nearly completed the event using a Standard Atlas van, they failed in Dorset when a wheel bearing failed, this van was I believe the slowest vehicle to have taken part in modern times. So slow that some wag at a stop called the van a Standard Atlast- extremely funny!Timings for the event are based upon the basis that a Herald 948 can take part. To do the event in such a vehicle, I think it would mean that the crew would have to get a wriggle on and not spend too much time chatting, drinking tea or snoozing at the Controls.Why not enter this year, you'd make the 'Reserve' list at present, so no worries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clougher Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 timbancroft61 wrote:Why not enter this year, you'd make the 'Reserve' list at present, so no worries?Thanks for the info! :)I would do, but I'm afraid I haven't a license yet...just the car! Definitely on the 'to-do' list though, along with the 10CR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedTaylor Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 8668 wrote:Would love to do this in my 948 S 8) That one will have to wait though, maybe 2016?Has a Herald S ever competed before? Fine line between them and the normal 948's, but still, would be interesting to know!948 Herald ........ used to rally one back in the 1960s and 70s DRU388C (though a 1959 re-reg from the Channel islands). Tuned engine (home gas flowed head on twin carbs), flipped over rear springs, bigger wheels and tyres, rally seats and instruments. Great rally tool with a reasonable turn of speed and decent handling ........ and fuel consumption reasonable even at engine thrashing speeds for rallying.Great fun (dance)MUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I have a picture of a very strange home made kit car from around 1988 do RBRR I'll try and dig it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Man Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 How about the Stag fastback or the TR4-based Fury? Probably not worth risking the RBRR in such unique cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 The Dove has been used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Anyone risked doing it in an Italia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Not yet???????????But you never know............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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