Greg,
As a follow up, we'd have to find a track announcer who knows that LeMans
is pronounced as it is spelled with an "S" at the end, and Renault is also
pronounced as it is spelled with a "T" at the end..
Vaughn
----- Original Message -----
From: rickes gregory <gr743@csc.albany.edu>
To: <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 1999 8:46 AM
Subject: Revive the spirit of Marlboro & Little LeMans
> My local SCCA newsletter carried a "for sale" that seems
> alive with potential.
>
> For Sale - 1960 SAAB 93F, sunroof, 750cc. Stored since 1968.
> Last used on night rally. Many Spares.
>
> The year and engine spec. make this one the SAAB's 3 cylinder
> two strokes. This was the type of car which helped launch "sedan
> racing" towards the TransAm era; in the days before the TA
> there were several sedan enduros on the east coast, like
> Lime Rock's Little LeMans and the Marlboro 12 Hour.
>
> The car in question does indeed have a "competition history",
> having been used for rallys, hillclimbs, and gymkhanas (which is
> what the sport of US-style autocross used to be called).
>
> I've got one car too many already hanging around (unless you know
> someone in the market for a '64 Formcar FV) but for anyone who may have
> an interest contact C.A. Foster 518 677 3057 (h) or 518 854 3966 (w).
> The car is located near Cambridge NY, about 50 miles north of Albany.
>
> Happy Motoring
>
> Greg Rickes
>
>
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