Dear Forum-
For those of you that get Speedvision (aka Speed) I thought I would point out
that there was an excellent Legends of Motorsport on Wednesday the 28th. It
really put a spotlight on the valiant effort put forth by BMC in 1965 to at
Targa Florio.
The episode actually starts with the Works 3000 being lowered from the ship
onto the dock. Soon thereafter a prototype green Spite hits the dock. (Later
in the program it even shows Jeff Healey preparing the Sprite for the race.)
There were some good scenes filmed from within the Works 3000. One of which
was when it was passed by a Ferrari and then capturing ensuing fruitless
pursuit. The green prototype Sprite also laid chase to a hobbled Ferrari.
Not to ruin it for anyone but the 3000 took 2nd (I think) in it's class. It
was leading but it had some electrical problems... go figure. Anyway it was
some sweet classic motoring that prompted some spirited Healey driving of my
own this afternoon.
Regards,
Matt Wilson-
1960 BT7
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