Vintage Race Car transporters

Post by **MattH** » Thu Jan 03, 19 2:21 pm

Does anyone have pics of the trucks that used to haul the Trans-Am Challengers to the races in 1970? Ive seen pics of the drag racer haulers but not the Trans-Am cars. The Shelby one below is what I'm thinking of.

Seeing the BMC Mini hauler converted from a bus at Stony has prompted this odd request.

Post by **MattH** » Thu Jan 03, 19 2:29 pm

This one has a familiar look to it, is that Pete stood in front?
I see some stripy trousers should be de-rigeur for the Thunder Road uniform.

Scooby · Post by **Scooby** » Thu Jan 03, 19 5:25 pm

Ok got a couple here from the retro festival goodwood

LurkinLimey · Post by **LurkinLimey** » Thu Jan 03, 19 11:16 pm

Matt,
Only pics I can find show them using ordinary panel trucks, e.g.

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Drag Racing always had better haulers, and Dick Landy had some of the best:

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And ramp trucks are always useful after a mishap:

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Limey

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Fri Jan 04, 19 1:41 pm

Found this after the Le Mans Classic back in 16. Ferrari race truck was stunning:

http://www.95customs.com/a-photographic ... ansporters

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Mon Jan 07, 19 12:00 pm

Cant help Matt but this thread prompted me to dig out an old book about car transporters. Check out the super duty Fords bottom left

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Mon Jan 07, 19 10:14 pm

Steve wrote: Mon Jan 07, 19 12:00 pm Cant help Matt but this thread prompted me to dig out an old book about car transporters. Check out the super duty Fords bottom left

DaveB · Post by **DaveB** » Mon Jan 07, 19 10:51 pm

I reckon the trans am teams would have had bigger rigs/transporters than the Dragrace guys,bigger budgets etc,
Good thread though

Post by **MattH** » Tue Jan 08, 19 1:50 pm

Thanks for the pics!
I saw the Shelby one at Bicester last year in the auction.
Something Mopar origin like that in sublime would be lovely.
Panel van artic is a bit big.
The Le Mans Italian trucks are beuatiful, pure Italian Job. 2018 Le Mans had a similar transporter but filled with Bizzarinis.

LurkinLimey · Post by **LurkinLimey** » Sat Jan 12, 19 10:27 pm

Matt,
Think I've found something that fits your brief:
'Something Mopar origin like that in sublime would be lovely.'

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Limey

Post by **MattH** » Sun Jan 13, 19 7:56 pm

LurkinLimey wrote: Sat Jan 12, 19 10:27 pm Matt,
Think I've found something that fits your brief:
'Something Mopar origin like that in sublime would be lovely.'

1969 Daytona Hauler.jpeg

Limey

That is just perfect!! Now just need to find one.

DaveB · Post by **DaveB** » Mon Jan 14, 19 8:02 pm

Buy a van and make one Matt,it looks ace,might make one myself

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Mon Jan 14, 19 11:42 pm

DaveB wrote: Mon Jan 14, 19 8:02 pm Buy a van and make one Matt,it looks ace,might make one myself

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