History Specials

A WWII fighter aircraft engine and an open diff will do that

But another illustration of what Rudge wire wheels will handle.

 

Came across these pics of a real sweet little Austin 7 from down under.

 

Great! Looks like an Ozzie Cotten Werksman.

 

That car is just so cool. I wonder how much it weighs? Track / wheelbase? Drive train? Anyone know? Gary

 

Don't know any specs on it, but it appears to be pretty typical A-7 drivetrain. Kinda reminds me of a 30s champ car that got shrunk in the wash.

 

I think you guys are going to like these articles a LOT. Gary

I added 3 more links after I got going... sorry.

http://www.forgottenfibergl***.com/...952-surfaces-bill-tritt-warren-gerdes-action/

http://www.forgottenfibergl***.com/...victress/mabee-special-bruce-gross-july-1995/

http://www.forgottenfibergl***.com/...uy-mabee-victress-special-carlisle-1618-2014/

http://www.forgottenfibergl***.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/26076/2014/05/01/1.jpg

 

Sorry for the double post... but this is a cool special of the Indy flavor.
See http://www.cl***icdriver.com/en/magazine

 

We've had Bentley 3/8-litre specials and Mk V/VI specials. Here's a 3/4½ special I recently came across:

 

Get your check books out! Gary

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/...ind-of-the-day-1960-omega-special/?refer=news

 

I've had the 30 Chevy out on the road. Probably going to get a ticket with this one for going to fast. It's a blast to drive and it handles fairly well.

 

Nifty... a Great American Race racer? Gary

 

Rolfzoller's Salmson special, posted yesterday on the Cyclecars thread:

 

Beautiful. That thing is so clean, it doesn't appear to have ever seen gas, oil, or dirt.

 

And looks very good too!

would like to see more pics from a distance.

Mario

 

1935 Fiat-AC, courtesy of Banjeaux Bob:

 

With so many photos missing from this and most other threads since the upgrade of the site it's a real shame. It's hard to stay interested with so many photos gone.

David

 

Sadly some very interesting websites are now defunct, e.g. www.1950sspecials.com, www.hsta.co.uk.

 

Lost images or not... still one of my favorite threads. Gary

 

It seems the HSTA site is still with us, and merely rearranged a bit. The images of the Cannon trials car are still intact:

 

A friend of mine runs the hsta site/club he owns the cannon/ cani with an original Colin chapman built engine. Rpd4

 

I've just gone through and restored a bunch of photos, which are located elsewhere on the HAMB and got "lost" with the recent revamp. Take a look.

 

1935 Lancia Astura "The Steady Special", being restored/constructed by Thornley Kelham:






http://www.thornleykelham.com/gallery/view/1935-lancia-astura-the-steady-special#ad-image-3

 

I was meant to upholster that car and all of a sudden it was cancelled, dunno if it's been finished or not

 

Unearthed by dkWayfarer50 today:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1926-speedster.939570/

 

What a cool ch***is! Just mar-vu-lus. You sure it isn't a 32 Ford frame?!?! LOL. Gary

 

You can get a fairly good look at Lancia's interpretation of the sliding-pillar front suspension in some of the pics.

 

Unknown special found on the Burlen/SU Carbs website:

Note fats and skinnies.

 

Perhaps a little too modern, but very cool looking. Reminds me of a cross between an early Vette and a TVR. Or Birdcage Maser, even? It's in Albuquerque! Gary

From Forgotten Fibergl*** - http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=55b1654c6f7e3de70d02c0bda&id=7fbd08784b&e=7f5981fe16




http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes...a980abdaa&item=251658943914&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

 

Here's another one, the Ingalls Spl. Gary
http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/1314-Ingalls-Special-Ford Flathead 8-Cylinder

 

Came across these shots of a neat little roadrace special from the early 50s. Don't know anything about it but it appears to have a ohc conversion on a ....? ....