MotorSport artilce on the 26R

Post by: **torsinadoc** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:04 am

In their classic racing cars section there is an article on the Lotus 26 R.

Post by: **CBUEB1771** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:40 am

All right lads, into the trenches and gas masks on! Lead and mustard gas incoming!!!

Post by: **trw99** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:15 am

torsinadoc wrote:the Lotus 26 R.

You mean there's only one? But I thought .........

Post by: **elancoupe** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:43 am

From the article: : ".....while cars sold for export had concealed headlights, just like the regular Elan."

I am aware of an export (US) 26R that fits this statement, but is this true? I know it's impossible to verify. Anyone know of an S2 version with concealed lights?

Post by: **neilsjuke** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:00 am

Beers and popcorn ready.

Post by: **Old English White** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:49 pm

... Nice to read some words from Pat Thomas under Tony Thompson's car picture. Really.
All other comments above are not waiting any reply from Ed !?! Are they !?!
Let' make some space ...
Christian. :mrgreen:

Post by: **twincamman** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:43 pm

no time --too busy driving ------dont care -but remember --Lotus doesnt know what cars went where and with what equipment ----

--ed

Post by: **elancoupe** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:08 am

Old English White wrote:... Nice to read some words from Pat Thomas under Tony Thompson's car picture. Really.
All other comments above are not waiting any reply from Ed !?! Are they !?!
Let' make some space ...
Christian.

Hi Christian,
My questions are legitmate, I am seeking real information, as opposed to "facts' conjured up to suit a situation.

I've not seen an S2 with retractable lights, was wondering if anyone else had.

Post by: **twincamman** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:23 am

ok ---I'm going to give your sorry asses 15 minutes as I had to change a plugged fuel filter and have dinner ----where is this article written by an alleged lotus expert scribe -[paid by the word no doubt ]?????? :lol:

ed-------------times up

Post by: **1964 S1** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:12 am

DUCK DOWN NOW! INCOMING.

Post by: **bigvalvehead** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:31 pm

Hi All
Is the article in the July 2009 issue?

My 26R was originally supplied to Duchess Autos in New York and was supplied with pop up lights and driven by Peter Pulver at Nassau and the 65 Sebring 12hrs.

Att'd pic from Sebring 65

Post by: **elancoupe** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:46 pm

It is the June 09 issue.

Thanks for the pic, it's good to see a pic of an S1 26r as it was in the day, most have been changed to S2 spec by now.

Post by: **elansprint71** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:20 pm

twincamman wrote:ok ---I'm going to give your sorry asses 15 minutes as I had to change a plugged fuel filter and have dinner ----where is this article written by an alleged lotus expert scribe -[paid by the word no doubt ]?????? ed-------------times up

Ed, can I ride in your passenger seat for this one? :lol:

I read a review about a "new" biography of Napoleon the other day; great to know it's not just in Lotusworld where "factual history" is still being written.

Post by: **pamitchell** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:21 pm

Seems like a good time to post pics from last weekend's Wine Country Classis @ Infineon Raceway, Sonoma CA.
The gold 26R is the ex-Jimmy Clark car "Gold Bug" and just rebuilt. The owner is from LA. Finished 1st overall. Good for 200 hp or so I was told..The interior shots are from the "Gold Bug".
The blue one is 26R-31(6?) according to the chassis plate. Cosworth built TC.

Post by: **twincamman** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:14 pm

you sure can Pete ---but get the belts good and tight ---its a rough ride - :lol:

--ed

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