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Car Forum / Ferrari Cars / May 2004OT: Morgan at Le Mans
I'm not actually suggesting that anyone do this, but it might be interesting to be a footnote in history. A tiny, tiny footnote. <g> http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/display_mail.phtml?listid=31&user=3264&lette rid=116&attach C. > I'm not actually suggesting that anyone do this, but it might be interesting to > be a footnote in history. A tiny, tiny footnote. <g> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > C. Linky no worky, just gives a Morgan page with no content besides links and a box saying to and from in it. It offers me a link to unsubscribe from the list too. Judging by the subject line, I'd say it's a great idea. Something fun to do with no pressure of actually winning, easier to try and preserve the car for a good finish that way. Kinda like the old Cyclops II chronicles, but in real life. It's more fun to be the underdog, more like fighting for a cause... Tell me someone remembers the Cyclops II stories. -Matt- "I'd drive a Morgan, what of it?" <<Linky no worky, just gives a Morgan page with no content besides links and a box saying to and from in it.>> Okie dokie! Here's the text... Time running out for Le Mans supporters After almost two years of against-the-odds effort, the Morgan Works Team will be en route in just 15 days time to compete in the world's biggest sports car race at Le Mans, France. Following the unfortunate crash during testing that ended Keith Ahlers' ambitions to drive with the team in 2004, the car is currently being rebuilt and prepared for 24 long and gruelling hours of racing. We are now beginning to turn our attention to final details, and this includes the sponsorship logos and names of private supporters that the car will carry throughout its long and high profile campaign. Many have already kindly donated much-needed funds to help the Team continue its mission, and we are sincerely grateful. Every cent we receive goes towards the essential parts and equipment we need to challenge the well-funded Porsches and Ferraris. There is still time to join us - for as little as a £50 donation, we will add your name to the list of supporters on the car, and on the team's web site. If you can afford more, we can certainly put it to good use. But please hurry - time is running out for us to get the stickers produced! Donating is simple and safe via our secure credit card system - you can access the secure site via www.morganworks.com - where you can also find up-to-the-minute information and pictures. When the race gets underway, we'll be broadcasting live web cam and updates direct from the Morgan Works pit garage. Best wishes, David Dowse Team Manager <<-Matt- "I'd drive a Morgan, what of it?">> Bad enough my dad races a Morgan here in the States, but he's going all the way to France to race something called a *Deep Sanderson*. Whatever the Hel that is. Not sure if I should be embarrassed or not. C. :::who will just spend most of her time sitting next to the 512::: > <<-Matt- "I'd drive a Morgan, what of it?">> > > Bad enough my dad races a Morgan here in the States, but he's going all the way > to France to race something called a *Deep Sanderson*. *Deep Sanderson*... Mmm-hmm. I think that's third base, unless you live in a trailer park, then it's second... -Matt- "How far'd ya get? Gave 'er the *Deep Sanderson*" > <<-Matt- "I'd drive a Morgan, what of it?">> > > Bad enough my dad races a Morgan here in the States, but he's going all > the way to France to race something called a *Deep Sanderson*. Whatever > the Hel that is. Not sure if I should be embarrassed or not. Wow. That's actually quite cool. It's a Mini-based special, not unlike the contemporary Unipower. That is, assuming he's going to race the Deep Sanderson 301. I suspect though that he's going to be racing the 303, a V8 engined late-60's race car. Chris Lawrence, the man who founded Deep Sanderson, later turned to making the French Monica GT cars, with almost as little success as the Deep Sandersons had production-wise... Not sure if this is reason to be embarassed or not, but the DS hailed from Staines - this will only make sense if you've watched Ali G ;) HTH Ciao Zak -- ======================================================================== http://www.carfolio.com/ Searchable database of 10 000+ car specs ======================================================================== Found a pic for you: http://www.motorsnippets.com/cars/motor_racing/nick/deep-sand_pits.htm That is, I would guess, a 301. I suspect that the driver isn't particularly tall, despite his head sticking out above the top of the car - they were only 36 inches high anyway! Ciao Zak -- ======================================================================== http://www.carfolio.com/ Searchable database of 10 000+ car specs ======================================================================== <<I suspect though that he's going to be racing the 303, a V8 engined late-60's race car.>> I think that's it. Was that car raced at Le Mans? <<Chris Lawrence, the man who founded Deep Sanderson, later turned to making the French Monica GT cars>> Christopher will be driving at the Classic, too. <<That is, I would guess, a 301. >> Not sure if that is the car that I've seen pics of, or not. <<I suspect that the driver isn't particularly tall, despite his head sticking out above the top of the car - they were only 36 inches high anyway!>> The 512F is only 38 inches tall, but it had a roof bubble added to accomodate Mike Parkes. That's the only reason that dad fits into it. We're not at all certain that he'll fit into the Deep Sanderson. C. > this will only make sense if you've watched Ali G ;) For real. Paul  SignatureHttp://www.redmist.freeserve.co.uk (Now featuring the a.a.f. directory) >>this will only make sense if you've watched Ali G ;) > > For real. > > Paul Ali G? What a complete and total waste of air time. Please tell me there is more intellect than that in this group. >>>this will only make sense if you've watched Ali G ;) >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Ali G? What a complete and total waste of air time. Please tell me > there is more intellect than that in this group. Ali G's movie was pretty rubbish. Some of his other stuff though is genius in parts. Ciao Zak -- ======================================================================== http://www.carfolio.com/ Searchable database of 10 000+ car specs ======================================================================== ><<-Matt- "I'd drive a Morgan, what of it?">> > >Bad enough my dad races a Morgan here in the States, but he's going all the way >to France to race something called a *Deep Sanderson*. Whatever the Hel that >is. Sounds like something one might ask for in a public restroom in the middle of the night... >Not sure if I should be embarrassed or not. ...You're the amoral inclusionist. "F2004: 5 of 5" <tifosoREM@OVEmindspring.com> wrote in message > >Not sure if I should be embarrassed or not. > > ...You're the amoral inclusionist. Here we go! I'll be right over on this hay bale, y'all just go ahead. -Matt- "Wheeeeeeeeeee!" <<...You're the amoral inclusionist.>> 1. What do you mean by that? 2. How did you come to that conclusion? This should be stunning. C. |
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