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keith hamer Site Admin
Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 314 Location: Ellesmere Port
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:43 am Post subject: Derek Bennet Mk2 |
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I have just been reading the Derek Bennet story and it would appear this well known racing car designer/manufacturer had a close connection with Rochdale motor panels in period.
Derek's early racing career was with the 750 motor club (as many were) and Derek built and raced what appears to be a Rochdale Mk2 in 750 formula and later 1172 formula trim.
Interestingly he also built an Olympic lightweight which unfortunately was destroyed at Oulton Park during its first test session. _________________ Working to increase the profile of Rochdale Cars |
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TonyS Registered User
Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 231 Location: Worcestershire
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Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:29 am Post subject: MkII |
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I am led to believe that Derek Bennet,s 750 Formula car was purchased from Joe Fray in 1957 and unfortunately it is not a Rochdale Mk II.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1262704500562665&set=gm.2402084423394764&type=3&theater&ifg=1
In 1961 Derek Bennet was involved in building a Racing Olympic for Derek Alderson. This car is known as the "Olympic that flew" after its accident testing at Oulton Park.
The "History Archive" has no record/evidence of this Olympic been a "Lightweight". Any information/evidence on this Olympic been a "Lightweight" would be most welcome. _________________ Rochdale Olympic History Archive |
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