Elan 60th Anniversary

PostPost by: lance54 » Thu Jul 08, 2021 3:18 pm

It's time to think about a 60th Anniversary Event.

Some of you attended the 50th at Lime Rock Park.

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PostPost by: gjz30075 » Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:07 pm

Time's really flying! Thanks Clark!
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PostPost by: elancoupe » Thu Jul 08, 2021 11:11 pm

Hi Clark, what do you have in mind? :) :)
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PostPost by: hgw_andree » Fri Jul 09, 2021 2:53 pm

I would be interested to take part, but must be in UK.
I would drive from Germany.
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PostPost by: 661 » Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:07 pm

We this side of the pond probably need our own thread.
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PostPost by: lance54 » Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:23 pm

Yes, this will be a USA effort.

Nothing one my radar yet.

The 2013 Lime Rock Event was my doing because I lived near there and was a regular attendee.

Now living in Nashville I vote for going to Barber Motorsport Park. Lee Clark at the Barber Museum came 1,000 miles for the 50th at Lime Rock so I bet he would welcome the 60th in his hometown.
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PostPost by: benymazz » Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:26 pm

I’d go to another event at Lime Rock…

And while we’re on the subject, anyone going to the Lime Rock Historic Festival this year? I’m planning on attending with my Elan… I’ll probably make a separate thread for it as the event draws nearer.

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PostPost by: bulfin » Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:06 pm

I would be up for a trip to Barber.
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PostPost by: gjz30075 » Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:11 pm

In 2013 at Lime Rock, milestone anniversaries were also celebrated for Aston Martin, Corvette,
Cunningham, Porsche 911 and TransAm. Could be a huge event for 2023.
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PostPost by: The Veg » Fri Jul 09, 2021 11:46 pm

Count me in for Barber!
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PostPost by: andyj007 » Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:58 am

does anyone have any more info on the geen over white sprint coloured elan in the background.. likeing that colour scheme
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PostPost by: gjz30075 » Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:33 am

If you're referring to the dark green S1/S2, that's a 26R (who's VIN I can't recall) which is currently
on display at the Barber Motorsport Museum.
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PostPost by: andyj007 » Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:48 am

awesome thanks greg! yes 26r indeed.. love the take on the sprint paint job... .
whilst the purist may cringe , im adding this colour to my ideas for my sprint paint job..

classic colours
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PostPost by: gjz30075 » Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:38 am

Update: VIN 26/S2/18
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PostPost by: Frogelan » Sat Jul 17, 2021 1:52 pm

@661 (calling Graeme)...yes, perhaps an event will be organised...
@trw99 (calling Tim)...when ? What is the correct 60th date ?

The PR launch was on Wednesday 10th October 1962 at the Ford showroom in Regent Street...(thanks Tim)

The public launch at the Earls Court Motor Show (17th-27th October 1962) according to Motor Sport.

I might even be able to get my project finished by then!
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