Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

2 votes

Racecar Transporters of the Rich and Famous

Started by Magoo , Aug 06 2013 10:58

Please log in to reply

20 replies to this topic

#1 Magoo

Member

3,722 posts
Joined: October 10

Posted 06 August 2013 - 10:58

There was a time when the vehicles that tugged, towed, and carted racecars to the track were nearly as interesting as the racecars themselves. Time for a look back.

Another Look at Vintage Racecar Transporters | Mac's Motor City Garage.com

Posted Image

Back to top

#2 BRG

Member

25,949 posts
Joined: September 99

Posted 06 August 2013 - 17:07

Magoo

May I suggest that you look at this thread on the Nostalgai Forum which has many pages of transporter porn.

Back to top

#3 chdphd

Member

2,806 posts
Joined: October 03

Posted 06 August 2013 - 19:12

That first one looks like a photoshop.

Back to top

#4 Magoo

Member

3,722 posts
Joined: October 10

Posted 07 August 2013 - 11:51

That first one looks like a photoshop.

I know exactly what you mean. The transporter still exists today and even in those photos it looks like a matte painting from a science fiction movie.

Back to top

#5 saudoso

Member

6,776 posts
Joined: March 04

Posted 07 August 2013 - 21:11

Not photoshop. Old scool cut&paste + airbrush I'd say.

Back to top

#6 Magoo

Member

3,722 posts
Joined: October 10

Posted 08 August 2013 - 00:43

Edited by Magoo, 08 August 2013 - 00:43.

Back to top

#7 saudoso

Member

6,776 posts
Joined: March 04

Posted 08 August 2013 - 00:49

I meant placing the transporter on the background, it definetly was photographed somewhere else. Never doubted the existence of the crazy alien truck.

Back to top

#8 chdphd

Member

2,806 posts
Joined: October 03

Posted 08 August 2013 - 07:40

Aye, I wasn't meaning the vehicle itself. The image looks like a collage, in terms of perspective, shadows etc.

Back to top

#9 Kelpiecross

Member

1,730 posts
Joined: October 10

Posted 08 August 2013 - 12:50

http://bringatrailer...4-silver-arrow/

Back to top

#10 Magoo

Member

3,722 posts
Joined: October 10

Posted 08 August 2013 - 13:53

http://bringatrailer...4-silver-arrow/

The Cheetah transporter (above) was totally inspired by the Mercedes Renntransporter. It's built on an M-B 300 chassis, in fact, but it powered by a Chevy V8.

Back to top

#11 Kelpiecross

Member

1,730 posts
Joined: October 10

Posted 09 August 2013 - 04:19

You wouldn't want to have a big front end accident in one of these MB-type transporters.

Back to top

#12 GreenMachine

Member

2,647 posts
Joined: March 04

Posted 09 August 2013 - 10:33

You wouldn't want to have a big front end accident in one of these MB-type transporters.

or even a little one ... or perhaps there is no such thing as a little one :eek:

Back to top

#13 Bob Riebe

Member

3,026 posts
Joined: January 05

Posted 09 August 2013 - 19:20

Ah, the old panel vans.
I really wish they were still produced. (Fwd vehicles do not count)

If I remember correctly there used to be a Chevy Vega version.

Back to top

#14 Magoo

Member

3,722 posts
Joined: October 10

Posted 09 August 2013 - 20:44

Ah, the old panel vans.
I really wish they were still produced. (Fwd vehicles do not count)

If I remember correctly there used to be a Chevy Vega version.

I've always had a fondness for panel trucks and sedan deliveries, too. I can't explain why, I just think they're cool. Beats me.

Back to top

#15 Magoo

Member

3,722 posts
Joined: October 10

Posted 09 August 2013 - 20:47

You wouldn't want to have a big front end accident in one of these MB-type transporters.

Near as I can tell, in a frontal impact the cabin occupants provide deformable structure to protect the W196 or 300SLR cargo.

Back to top

#16 Lee Nicolle

Member

11,069 posts
Joined: July 08

Posted 10 August 2013 - 00:31

There was a time when the vehicles that tugged, towed, and carted racecars to the track were nearly as interesting as the racecars themselves. Time for a look back.

Another Look at Vintage Racecar Transporters | Mac's Motor City Garage.com

That truck looks like the one Allan Moffat used. Which was sourced from the US.

Back to top

#17 Lee Nicolle

Member

11,069 posts
Joined: July 08

Posted 10 August 2013 - 00:36

Early 60s Chev ute, fabricated nose and a 67? Impala rear bumper up front. And for mine, WHY?

Back to top

#18 Kelpiecross

Member

1,730 posts
Joined: October 10

Posted 10 August 2013 - 04:34

More old transporters

http://pinterest.com...r-transporters/

The pictures of the MB transporter has also reminded me just what a nice-looking car the W196 (the open wheel variety) was (or is).