Lola Mk4 Climax chassis log
#1
Posted 01 November 2008 - 21:56
I'm looking for the chassis numbers of the Lola Mk4 used by:
John Surtees at the 1962 USA and South African GPs. (Mk4 or Mk4A cars?)
also
Masten Gregory drove a Mk4 or a Mk4A at the 1963 USA and Mexico GPs? And which chassis BRGP43 or 44?
I have chassis BRG41 to 43 = Mk4, BRGP44 as the only Mk4A (total of 4 chassis built) and for the record:
BRGP41
1962 - Bowmaker Yeoman Racing Team (never used in World Championship races)
BRGP42
1962 - Bowmaker Yeoman Racing Team
1963 - Reg Parnell (Racing)
BRGP43
1962 - Bowmaker Yeoman Racing Team
1963 - DW Racing Enterprises (Bob Anderson)
BRGP44
1962 - Bowmaker Yeoman Racing Team
1963 - Reg Parnell (Racing)
thank you.
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#2
Posted 01 November 2008 - 22:48
1962 South African GP: Surtees Mk4 BRGP42
1963 US and Mexico GP: Gregory Mk4A BRGP44
#3
Posted 02 November 2008 - 02:15
Do not know which chassis, can anyone help ?
#4
Posted 02 November 2008 - 08:45
RP
#5
Posted 02 November 2008 - 08:52
#6
Posted 02 November 2008 - 09:33
YesOriginally posted by RAP
I thought I'd look this up in Neil Nicoll's book published by F1R only to find that #2 at the Australian GP 10 Feb 63 is said to be Bib Stillwell (BT4), Surtees (BRG 42) being #12. Any explanation ?
RP
Unlike the proper Black Books, Nicoll's numbers throughout are his own private listings, entirely unconnected with race numbers
#7
Posted 02 November 2008 - 12:09
Originally posted by David McKinney
Yes
Unlike the proper Black Books, Nicoll's numbers throughout are his own private listings, entirely unconnected with race numbers
Ah!! Didn't realise that, thanks.
#8
Posted 02 November 2008 - 16:19
Originally posted by GIGLEUX
1962 US GP; Surtees Mk4 BRGP43
1962 South African GP: Surtees Mk4 BRGP42
1963 US and Mexico GP: Gregory Mk4A BRGP44
Merci Jean-Maurice.
But, if Surtees used BRG43 at the USA GP, and being this the usual Salvadori car, why they change?
#9
Posted 02 November 2008 - 16:37
#10
Posted 02 November 2008 - 17:37
Originally posted by GIGLEUX
During first practise session, from Autocourse:"Surtees lost the Lola in a spectacular manner, going off at the Loop and motoring through the bushes for about 150 feet until finally stopped by a tree. Fortunately Surtees complained only of a sprained back, but the Lola damage was enough to prevent the car from starting on Sunday. The cause for all this was a broken steering link.". So Salvadori's car was allocated to Surtees for the second practise session and for the race. His team mate stayed as a spectator.
I've just missed the "spectator" factor before I ask.
Merci, again.