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1972 BMW 2002 Race Car

1972 BMW 2002 Race Car

Sport and Specialty 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000

1972 BMW 2002 Race Car

My close friends and racing associates, Jim and Lynn Waldman campaigned this car for many years, Jim in ITB and Lynn in Vintage / Historic with me in Midwestern Council. When Lynn became pregnant she continued for a while, but eventually the 02 went into storage. Fast forward almost twenty odd years, and their daughter Andrea is now in college. After a few inquiries as to the 02s current status Jim relented and allowed me to make him an offer which he accepted and put me into my first BMW race car. I’ve had many street cars, but a new chapter is here.

This is a really solid car that had many “lot rot” issues. It sat too long, needing to be thoroughly cleaned, freshened and updated. Everywhere. The motor started right up though, which I will always be grateful for. Big win! All of the fuel system, suspension, brakes, hydraulics, tires, and the subframe components have been removed and restored. Virtually all of the rubber was petrified simply due to age. The underpan and chassis have also been rust proofed and painted. The floor has been cleaned and painted, new safety equipment installed.

The body work included the replacement of a rotted rocker panel, paint freshened where needed, and repairs of the many ITB wounds it has suffered. It is a good looking and performing car for that will be campaigned in 2022 season. Follow along for even more changes as we race.

 

 

1971 Datsun 240z

1971 Datsun 240z

 

1971 Datsun 240z

Mark Atkinson, our graphic designer and major supporter built this beautiful and fast Z. When he decided to build another car he sold it to our Checkered Past member Bob Mitchell. We’ve helped with various support issues on this car for prep and running.

1969 Alfa Romeo GTV Race Car

1969 Alfa Romeo GTV Race Car

 

1969 Alfa Romea GTV Race Car

John Saccameno’s Alfa raced with Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs and Vintage Sports Car Driver’s Association. The car runs with a competition 2 liter motor, OS Giken custom gear set in a standard gearbox and tightened limited slip rear end. Brakes are basically stock with upgraded master cylinders.

1993 Caterham Super Sprint C7

1993 Caterham Super Sprint C7

 

1993 Caterham Super Sprint

John Saccameno’s car, reverse engineered from all race to race / street. We built and installed a street spec engine and clutch arrangement.

1960 Austin Healey 3000 Race Car

1960 Austin Healey 3000 Race Car

 

1960 Austin Healey 3000 Race Car

 

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