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Can-Am Privateers Bill Cuddy, Merle Brennan, Pete Sherman

Started by ThursdayCar , Mar 13 2020 07:40

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#1 ThursdayCar

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Posted 13 March 2020 - 07:40

As some of you will know, I've bounced around the Nostalgia forum before as I am always trying to unearth clearer images of, and insights into, McLaren Can-Am privateers (1965-1976). My current obsessions are Bill Cuddy's M8E and M8F cars (the latter also later run by Romak - would love shots of that too), Merle Brennan's former John Cordts M8D, Pete Sherman's M8F to name but a few. Anyone who knows anything / anyone, or anyone who has any good shots (free or commercial) - give us a shout! :wave:

Bill Cuddy M8E #80-04

Bill Cuddy M8F #72-08

Romak M8F #72-08

Merle Brennan M8D/3 with F rear body work and aero nose.

Sherman's M8Fbuilt from M8E parts with F body.

I believe the blue Cuddy M8E shot is a crop from a shot by Pete Lyons...so © Pete Lyons.

Bill Cuddy M8F © RJS images - whoever they are, I'd love to find them!

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#2 RA Historian

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Posted 16 March 2020 - 16:22

A number of years ago there were three M8F McLarens at the Road America July Historics, all claiming to be the Bill Cuddy car!

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#3 ThursdayCar

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Posted 17 March 2020 - 06:58

I am not surprised - he had two M8F's; the former was previously Frank Kahlich's Quaker State car, chassis no 8, which burnt out at a race at Sears Point (owned by Romak at the time?). He bought no 9 which became the second Commander car, alongside a former factory M8F.