The two drivers were Ted Lund and Colin Escott. Of the two, Colin is still with us but unfortunately couldn't join us, while Ted's nephew John Lakey brought along a splendid array of his late Uncle's racing memorabilia.
I was particularly taken by Ted's top and headgear, pictured below. It brought home to me the lack of protection that was prevalent in those days. Ted is the second figure up in the photo, sprinting across to car number 33 in 1959.
That year's effort, with some support from Abingdon, but mainly financed and manned by an enthusiastic group of north west MG enthusiasts, failed to finish, a stray Alsation causing terminal damage on impact along the Mulsanne straight. The following year saw a triumphant first in class and twelfth overall.
George Dutton's book, "Pay-it-Yourself" documents the story in an entertaing scrapbook style and comes complete with some great footage on a DVD, some of which was shown at the excellent Le Mans Film Festival earlier this year. I will at some stage mention it in Pete's book thread - it has already had some very positive reviews in some august publications.
Rob
Edited by Kingsleyrob, 11 May 2009 - 08:05.