14th Mar, 2009 15:10
Stoneleigh Park
1974 Vauxhall Firenza
Estimated at £8,000 - £9,000
Lot details
Registration No: GWY331N
Chassis No: 9F37REX105188
Mot Expiry: June 2009
Reportedly beginning life as one of just 204 roadgoing Vauxhall 'Droop Snoot' Firenzas, this particular example was converted into a racer during late 2006 / early 2007. Prepared to a high standard its impressive specification (see below) was influenced by legendary ex-DTV Manager Bill Blydenstein, ex-DTV chief mechanic Gerry Johnstone and ex-Group 1 racing driver Denis Bissell all of whom consulted on the project. Suffering just one retirement from seven starts in 2007, the Vauxhall underwent various modifications the following year to make it road legal and thus more versatile / usable for events such as the VSCC's Pomeroy Trophy etc. Still more at home with apexes and chequered flags than traffic lights and speed bumps, we are informed that the 'Droop Snoot' is potentially eligible for the CTCRC's Post-Historic and Group 1 Championships as well as the Masters and Heritage Challenges. Variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (engine, gearbox) or "very good" (bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment) condition, this fearsome looking Vauxhall is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until June 2009.
Specification
Engine: 2279cc four-cylinder, 'Thruxton Race Car' alloy cam cover (1 of 21 made), Blydenstein 'Big Valve' cylinder head, Blydenstein 'Fast Road' camshaft, twin Dellorto 45 carburettors, dual throttle linkage, Janspeed 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust manifold, custom made straight-through exhaust with Peco silencer.
Transmission: Viva MK1 GT four-speed manual gearbox, bespoke one-piece propshaft, 052 axle
Front Brakes: Ventora discs, EBC Green Stuff pads
Rear Brakes: Drums housing Porsche 924 race shoes
Interior: Custom Cages 6-point rollcage, Corbeau seat, Mountney steering wheel / boss, Escort Cosworth rally car pedal box (with adjustable brake bias), OMP pedal extensions, MGB throttle pedal, Smiths Classics instruments (rev counter, amp meter, oil pressure, water temperature, oil temperature).
Wheels: Reconditioned Avon Safety
Bodyshell: Solid front sub-frame mounts and rustproofed / Hammerite coated underside.
Ancillaries: OMP fire extinguisher, twin facet fuel pumps, red top battery, polycarbonate headlamp covers, bespoke AH Fabrication radiator, Mocal oil cooler.
Registration No: GWY331N
Chassis No: 9F37REX105188
Mot Expiry: June 2009
Reportedly beginning life as one of just 204 roadgoing Vauxhall 'Droop Snoot' Firenzas, this particular example was converted into a racer during late 2006 / early 2007. Prepared to a high standard its impressive specification (see below) was influenced by legendary ex-DTV Manager Bill Blydenstein, ex-DTV chief mechanic Gerry Johnstone and ex-Group 1 racing driver Denis Bissell all of whom consulted on the project. Suffering just one retirement from seven starts in 2007, the Vauxhall underwent various modifications the following year to make it road legal and thus more versatile / usable for events such as the VSCC's Pomeroy Trophy etc. Still more at home with apexes and chequered flags than traffic lights and speed bumps, we are informed that the 'Droop Snoot' is potentially eligible for the CTCRC's Post-Historic and Group 1 Championships as well as the Masters and Heritage Challenges. Variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (engine, gearbox) or "very good" (bodywork, paintwork, electrical equipment) condition, this fearsome looking Vauxhall is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until June 2009.
Specification
Engine: 2279cc four-cylinder, 'Thruxton Race Car' alloy cam cover (1 of 21 made), Blydenstein 'Big Valve' cylinder head, Blydenstein 'Fast Road' camshaft, twin Dellorto 45 carburettors, dual throttle linkage, Janspeed 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust manifold, custom made straight-through exhaust with Peco silencer.
Transmission: Viva MK1 GT four-speed manual gearbox, bespoke one-piece propshaft, 052 axle
Front Brakes: Ventora discs, EBC Green Stuff pads
Rear Brakes: Drums housing Porsche 924 race shoes
Interior: Custom Cages 6-point rollcage, Corbeau seat, Mountney steering wheel / boss, Escort Cosworth rally car pedal box (with adjustable brake bias), OMP pedal extensions, MGB throttle pedal, Smiths Classics instruments (rev counter, amp meter, oil pressure, water temperature, oil temperature).
Wheels: Reconditioned Avon Safety
Bodyshell: Solid front sub-frame mounts and rustproofed / Hammerite coated underside.
Ancillaries: OMP fire extinguisher, twin facet fuel pumps, red top battery, polycarbonate headlamp covers, bespoke AH Fabrication radiator, Mocal oil cooler.
Auction: Stoneleigh Park, 14th Mar, 2009
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