Author Topic: SOLVED: FW #213: LDS Alfa Romeo,converted ex-F1-car built by D. Serrurier, ~1970  (Read 2078 times)

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Re: FW #213
« Reply #26 on: November 26, 2021, 03:15:32 PM »
German engine?
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Re: FW #213
« Reply #27 on: November 26, 2021, 04:03:09 PM »
No

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Re: FW #213
« Reply #28 on: November 26, 2021, 04:21:05 PM »
Italian engine?
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Re: FW #213
« Reply #29 on: November 26, 2021, 04:40:38 PM »
Exactly!

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Re: FW #213
« Reply #30 on: November 27, 2021, 02:10:44 AM »
4 cylinders?
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Re: FW #213
« Reply #31 on: November 27, 2021, 03:45:15 AM »
Yes

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Re: FW #213
« Reply #32 on: November 27, 2021, 07:01:28 AM »
Alfa engine?
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Re: FW #213
« Reply #33 on: November 27, 2021, 07:26:58 AM »
Yes, Alfa-engine

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Re: FW #213
« Reply #34 on: November 27, 2021, 07:15:36 PM »
 A GSM powered by a South African built Alfa engine
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Re: FW #213
« Reply #35 on: November 27, 2021, 08:31:50 PM »
Not a GSM

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Re: FW #213
« Reply #36 on: November 28, 2021, 04:19:19 AM »
Maker went on to better known cars?
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Re: FW #213
« Reply #37 on: November 28, 2021, 05:29:10 AM »
No

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Re: FW #213
« Reply #38 on: December 10, 2021, 01:01:27 PM »
A lot of work done! Up to the Professionals

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Re: FW #213
« Reply #39 on: December 10, 2021, 02:27:21 PM »
Built by the Costa brothers ?
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Re: FW #213
« Reply #40 on: December 10, 2021, 02:41:49 PM »
No

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Re: FW #213
« Reply #41 on: December 10, 2021, 03:05:25 PM »
It's the original LDS single-seater F1 car converted to a sports car and raced by Chris Ward circa 1970.
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Re: FW #213
« Reply #42 on: December 10, 2021, 03:54:52 PM »
Sure, it is! Please add the builder, and the point will be yours. LOCKED

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Re: FW #213
« Reply #43 on: December 10, 2021, 04:20:41 PM »
Doug Serrurier built the original chassis, but I'm not sure who did the conversion.
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Re: FW #213
« Reply #44 on: December 10, 2021, 04:53:00 PM »
You are right. It's the original chassis #1!
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