Did Gardner get the idea for the Tyrrell P34 from here?
#1
Posted 10 November 2005 - 13:19
I know there's a similar car that was build in late 70s, the famous 'Panther':
http://www.panther-c.../bilder_six.htm
But the Ford was like 20 years ahead... unfortunately I don't have any other info on the Ford than the pictures... but I though this was worth posting
Source: L'automobile magazine from somewhere in 1962
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#2
Posted 10 November 2005 - 14:16
#3
Posted 10 November 2005 - 14:39
Originally posted by MCS
I always liked to think he got the idea from "Thunderbirds"
Except the Tyrrell wasn't pink.
#4
Posted 10 November 2005 - 14:59
#5
Posted 10 November 2005 - 16:06
But he was reported to have suggested in later years to Granatelli to desing a sixwheeler for Indy with 4 front wheels with the power being transmitted onto the rear axle and the rear of the two front axles (mid axle... ???)
But I never got that story confirmed and I wouldbe about dying to hear from anybody who could ask this to Gardner if this was indeed true and if so, to hear more about that car.
Please mr Nye, do you know more, by chance???
And that Indycar was supposed to have inspired the P34.
Henri
#6
Posted 10 November 2005 - 17:09
The article has several quotes from Gardner, so it's likely it's true.
#7
Posted 11 November 2005 - 15:27
Originally posted by Gerr
Henri, C/D, Sept. '76 had an article on the Tyrrell. They mention Gardner started drawing the 6 wheel car when Ferguson had him working with STP and Lotus on the 1969 Type 64 4wd. The idea was to reduce the front-end adhesion problem (under acceleration) the 64s had with the turbo-Ford.
The article has several quotes from Gardner, so it's likely it's true.
Thanks Gerr,
is there any chance you can help me on xerox copies of that article for my library?
I'll cover the costs.
Henri
#8
Posted 11 November 2005 - 16:52
PM me your address
#9
Posted 11 November 2005 - 17:47