Joe, et al,
the Movie, "Triumph at Sebring" shows the cars were delivered to Kastners
shop and modified by him right off the factory line, hardtops with
overdrive, i dont think they were surrey topped, but simple hardtops.
I know they added shielding for the carbs, had to add small fender lips
over regulations for the wider tires they ran, and electric fuel pumps.
one had heat issues from the clutch tranny where they used a fire
extinguisher on it on the laps to finish.
I think they were all white. I remember seeing the movie, and i once saw
it for sale somewhere on an English racing site.
Ed Deihl once sent me a copy but cant find it now, it was produced by
triumph, and should be available. a good 30 minute film.
the other car by the way in 3rd place was a Super Sports Morgan chassis
number 5308 which came in 3rd, Triumph engined as well
Bob Bowie in Maine
1963 Morgan Super Sports.chassis 5381
ps only bit i can find for now on internet is
http://tvshows.aol.com/episode/1963-triumph-at-sebring/legends-of-motorsp
ort/EP2064290139
so if one contacts legends of motorsport should be able to get a copy.
On Wed, 30 May 2007 21:07:11 EDT N197TR4@cs.com writes:
> Late in 1962, Kas Kastner received and prepared three surrey topped
> cars for
> the 12 Hours of Sebring. They garnered 1-2-4 places. Jim Spencer
> (Wisconsin),
> one of the drivers, took possession of at least one of the TR4s.
>
> I am trying to determine the whereabouts of these cars, or at least
> some of
> the history of any of them.
>
> I believe I have located one of them, but want to carefully review
> any and
> all information.
>
> Kas Kastner, Mike Cook, and the present owner of this car, are all
> involved
> in this search. Verifiable information will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Note: An email message to about 250 "Friends of Triumph" around the
> world
> yielded nothing of any substance. This is a second effort on line.
>
>
> Thank you in Advance.
>
> Joe Alexander
>
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