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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Toran

This is the Toran, an early 60s sportscar.
It had a space frame chassis and a mid-mounted 1500 supercharged Hillman engine with VW box. The body was aluminium and glass. It also had home made magnesium wheels, uprights and a few other bits.
I don't know its history but intend to find out. Tell me that nose isn't Mark 4 sourced if you dare.
I can't help thinking of the SR6 when I see it. (The orange one in this picture).
Same concept, mid engined, space frame, Mark 4 derived nose.
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6 comments:

  1. Art CNovember 28, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Isn't it sad that this type of owner/constructor/driver racing sports car is now shunned.
    Unfortunately SPRA only caters to the past where they could have nurtured a whole new breed of enthusiasts.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 28, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    Which SPRA do you mean, a quick Gooogle resulted in - Special Purchase and Resale Agreement -Shen Pao Recycle Australia -Shar Pei Rescue Australia -Strathclyde Police Recreation Association -Social Policy Research Associates –Single Ply Roofing Association????

    Acronyms one of the curses of a modern world

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  3. John LNovember 28, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    My guess is Sports Prototype Racing Australia.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 29, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    John, I found a photo of this very car at: http://aussieroadracing.homestead.com/GavinFry.html

    Bolwell Porsche??

    PeterG

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Hi there. I'm currently restoring this car, you can contact me at 'soren(at)buronorth.com' if you want more pictures or information.

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  6. John LFebruary 5, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    We sure do.

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