Lignières Historique 2014 - classic car homage with a future

Name: Sauber C5 1976
Brand: Sauber

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Created on August 18, 2014

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Abarth 595 Replica (1972) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Fiat-Abarth 1000 TCR Corsa (1968) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Abarth Simca 2-mila (1965) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - The right helmet for the historic car

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Abarth 1300 OT (1965) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Fiat-Abarth 2000 OT America (1969) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Abarth 3000 V8 Spoil prototype (1970) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Abarth Spoil prototype (1971) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Shelby Cobra SIC 427 (1965) - Lignières Historique 2014

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De Tomaso Pantera GT3 (1973) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Lancia Delta S4 (1986) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Datsun Fairlady Z (280Z Coupé) GT (1974) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Low Drag (1962) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Talbot Sunbeam (1980) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Ford Mustang (1965) - Lignières Historique 2014

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MG B GT V8 (1978) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Ford Mustang Fastback (1966) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Renault-Alpine A110 1300 S (1971) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (1965) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Renault-Alpine A110 Gr. 4 1600s (1969) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Volvo 122 SR (1965) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato (1961) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Denzel (1958) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Renault R8 Gordini (1968) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Renault R8 Gordini (1966) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Daren Mk. III (1971) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Van Diemen (1992) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - Marcel Fässler, three-time Le Mans winner, at the start in a Formula Ford

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Van Degen FRF88 (1988) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Van Diemen (1991) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Van Diemen RF92 (1992) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Merlyn MK 10 F3 (1967) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Crossle 9S (1966) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Dangel 812 (1971) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Sauber C5 (1976) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Griffon Sport Proto (1971) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Lotus 23b (1963) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Swica 387 (1987) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Grac MT14 (1972) - Lignières Historique 2014

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March 712M (1971) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Van Diemen Formula Ford 2000 (1981) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Lola Mk. I (1960) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Alvis Special (1936) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Maserati 8CM (1933) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Bugatti T35 B (1929) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Riley 2-Seater Sport (1934) - Lignières Historique 2014

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MG N Magnette Supercharger (1936) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Buick C8 Racing Car (1939) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Healey Silverstone (1949) - Lignières Historique 2014

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MG K Magnette Supercharger (1933) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Alvis FF Supercharged (1933) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Jaguar SS 100 (1935) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - Michelin man as George Dönni's co-driver

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Bugatti 37A (1929) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - Hans Matti at the wheel of his Bugatti

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Amilcar CGS (1924) - Lignières Historique 2014

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MG TC (1948) - Lignières Historique 2014

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Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - The public viewed the field of racing cars with great interest

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Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - The popular line-up of racing cars over lunchtime

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Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - End of the public viewing, the vehicles return to the paddock

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Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - The guests of honor are chauffeured around the course electrically in the Tribelhorn of the Swiss Museum of Transport

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Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - Modern Abarth 695 Biposto as lead vehicle

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Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - Jaguar racing cab, sportily moved by Fredy Barth

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Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - Watch out for oil on the track

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Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - Honda Yoshimura CB 460 FR (1975)

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Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - Honda RS (1985)

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Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - Norton International Sidecar (1939)

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Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - LCR BRM Wsiwssauto (1997) - Biland/Waltisperg

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Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - Motosacoche C50 (1930)

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Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - Ducati Racer (1969)

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Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - FGR Sidecar (self-built) (1982)

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Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - Suzuki Kneeler (1970)

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Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - Suzuki Windle Light (1978)

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Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - BMW Maltri Höckler (1955)

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Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - BMW Kneeler (1962)

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Impressions of the Concours d'Elégance in Neuchâtel on the occasion of the Lignières Historique 2014

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Of course, the organizers of Lignières Historique do not want to be compared to Goodwood, but with real races, an auction, a Concours d'Elégance and even a drive-in cinema, the enterprising team around Tony Staub has put together a diverse classic car festival that is unparalleled in Switzerland, which was impressively underscored by the 9,000 spectators.

Lola Mk. I (1960) - Lignières Historique 2014

The first event in 2013 had already shown that they meant business, and in 2014 the event was organized on a larger scale. It goes without saying that the details can still be fine-tuned.

The multiple Le Mans winner in the Formula Ford

Circuit races have in principle been banned in Switzerland since the major accident at Le Mans in the 1950s. The fact that an exception is possible in Lignières thanks to the generous support of the TCS (Touring Club of Switzerland - the Lignières track is now part of a TCS traffic safety center) is almost a sensation. And the fact that Marcel Fässler is taking part in one of these races in a Formula Ford is also something very special.

Van Diemen (1992) - Lignières Historique 2014

In fact, multiple Le Mans winner and former DTM racing driver Marcel Fässler strapped himself into a 1992 Van Diemen Formula Ford and set the fastest time in his class in practice.

The racing driver, who gained his first automotive experience many years ago in a Formula Ford in Lignières, also left nothing to be desired in the race.

Daren Mk. III (1971) - Lignières Historique 2014

For a short time, it even looked as if he would cross the finish line as the winner. The Daren Mk 3 from 1971, which had at least twice as much power, could have jeopardized this. In the end, Fässler crossed the finish line in second place overall, but with a clear gap to the next Formula Ford.

Van Diemen (1992) - Lignières Historique 2014

Jürg Tobler also did well in the oldest car in the field, a Lola Mk 1 from 1960.

GT versus touring car

Renault-Alpine A110 1300 S (1971) - Lignières Historique 2014

In the second race field, Gran Turismo vehicles competed against touring cars. Pole-setter Walter Pauli showed in the race that there was no way around him and his Alpine A110 1300S.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (1965) - Lignières Historique 2014

Second place went to the fast Michael Erlich, who only just had to give way to Hans Siegrist's Group 4 Alpine at the start in his 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA. He quickly regained his second place and the three of them crossed the finish line.

It was a shame that only five cars started the race, as it would certainly have been exciting to see how the Mini Cooper S or the Lotus Elan would have fared in the field. As it was, battles for position were largely in short supply and one would have liked to see a race based on the old handicap formula that was once devised for the Lignières circuit.

Lignière Historique 2014 - Motorcycles and sidecars - BMW Maltri Höckler (1955)

At this point, we would like to pay tribute to the motorcyclists and team riders. Not only did they provide attractive racing and demo fields, they also showed that exciting racing is possible on the short and narrow Lignières circuit, especially with two and three-wheelers.

50 years of Gordini

The majority of the racing cars were in demonstration mode, including the four Renault R8 Gordini, which, together with an R8, drew applause from the audience to mark the 50th anniversary of this model.

Renault R8 Gordini (1968) - Lignières Historique 2014

In 1964, the first version with 1108 cm3 and 86 hp was launched on the market, recognizable by its blue paintwork with white stripes. In 1967, it was upgraded to 88 hp from 1254 cm3.

For many years, the Gordinis ensured good results on racing and rally tracks and spectacular drifts thanks to the rear engine.

50 years of the Fiat-Abarth 695

The Abarth 695 Biposto was also presented 50 years ago. Abarth is now bringing it back to life.

Lignières Historique 2014 - Impressions - Modern Abarth 695 Biposto as lead vehicle

In Lignières, the 190 hp front-wheel drive car competed as a pace car and the driver had to work hard not to be crowded out by the demonstration field of Abarth vehicles, which included not only the popular midget 1000 TC and derivatives but also genuine sports prototypes such as the Abarth 3000 V8 from 1970 or the two-liter from 1971. A special YouTube channel with live sequences was even set up for those interested on the Internet!

Abarth 3000 V8 Spoil prototype (1970) - Lignières Historique 2014

Other demonstration fields featured beautiful parades of pre-war cars, post-war GTs, touring cars, monoposti and sports prototypes.

The revived Sauber C5

The freshly restored Sauber C5 from 1976 provided a special splash of color in Lignières, not least because of its green Artos paintwork, the color with which the car was also used in Swiss hill climb races almost 40 years ago. Harry Blumer finished fifth in the Swiss championship with chassis 76.C05.001.

Sauber C5 (1976) - Lignières Historique 2014

The car then competed in Le Mans in 1977, but retired. Max F. Welti used the car in the Swiss championship in 1977 and 1978. Even then, the C5 attracted attention with its aerodynamic and attractive shape.

The Concours on the beautiful Lake Neuchâtel

Elegance was also in demand in Neuchâtel, where a Concours d'Elégance was organized in a prime location and in almost dry weather as part of the Lignières Historique.

Impressions of the Concours d'Elégance in Neuchâtel on the occasion of the Lignières Historique 2014

A 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost was named Best of Show, while the title of "Best of Concours" went to a 1912 Aries S5 C Tourer that is over a hundred years old.

The category winners were a Bentley Roadster from 1937, a Mercedes Benz Nürburg 500 from 1931, an MG L Type Magna from around 1933, a Chevrolet Corvette C1 from 1960, an Alvis Graber Special from 1962 and an Abarth-Simca Due Mila from 1965.

Open-air cinema and auction slightly undercooked

The organizers had also come up with something for the evening. On Friday, visitors could watch the movie "Rush" about the duel between James Hunt and Niki Lauda in the open-air cinema, while on Saturday they could bid for cars at an open-air auction. However, both evening events suffered from the very cool weather. As a result, the auction in particular did not generate the necessary buying frenzy and only a few of the vehicles were sold.

Overall, however, the weather proved to be merciful, apart from the heavy rainfall on Friday, which almost flooded the festival grounds. Sunday in particular was very friendly. The public certainly took the opportunity to get up close and personal with old racing cars. On Sunday afternoon, the circuit was well attended, there was hardly a permitted place where someone wasn't standing and watching the action on the short and winding track - the long version was used.

And then there was ....

In order to look beyond the past, a race with modern electric vehicles, the 1st Swiss Energy Grand Prix, was also held as part of the Lignières Historique. Using a handicap formula similar to that used in Lignières in the past, the individual vehicles were put on the track for the 100-lap race. In the end, the vehicle with the biggest gap at the start, the Tesla S, won.

Only time will tell whether a similar number of spectators will make the pilgrimage to Lignières in 50 years' time to watch silent vintage electric cars, as was the case on the weekend of August 16/17, 2014.

For the next edition of the Lignières Historique, we hope that the organizers and the TCS, who are hosting the event and actively supporting it, will have even denser and more exciting vehicle fields, but above all, better-crewed racing fields. There must be a few more licensed racing drivers in Switzerland who can revive the old days on the Lignières racetrack with suitable GT or touring cars ...

List of registered vehicles for races/demonstration runs

The following list shows the registered vehicles. Demo vehicles, the cars of the "Grand Prix Bern Memorial" and motorcycles/sidecars are not listed here.

St-No	Car	Yr	Type
101	Lotus Elan S4	1972	GT/Touring car
103	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Ti	1961	GT/Touring car
104	NSU TT	1969	GT/Touring car
105	Fiat 128 Coupé SL	1972	GT/Touring car
106	Austin Cooper S 1071	1963	GT/Touring car
107	Abarth 595 Replica	1972	GT/Touring car
108	Renault R8 Gordini	1969	GT/Touring car
109	Sunbeam Alpine V	1967	GT/Touring car
110	Porsche 356 C Coupé	1964	GT/Touring car
111	Abarth 850 TC Nürburgring	1962	GT/Touring car
112	Simca 1000 Ralley 2	1974	GT/Touring car
113	NSU TT	1972	GT/Touring car
114	MG MAG	1958	GT/Touring car
115	Lancia Fulvia 1600 HF	1972	GT/Touring car
116	Alfa Romeo Giulia	1977	GT/Touring car
117	Abarth 100 TCR	1970	GT/Touring car
121	BMW 02 GS-Touring	1976	GT/Touring car
122	Lotus Elan S2	1966	GT/Touring car
123	Alfa Romeo 1750 GTA	1969	GT/Touring car
124	Fiat DINO Coupé 2400	1971	GT/Touring car
125	Alpine Renault A110 1600S	1970	GT/Touring car
126	Ford Escort TC Lotus	1968	GT/Touring car
127	Jaguar E-Type Sedan	1969	GT/Touring car
128	Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super	1964	GT/Touring car
129	Fiat 124 CSA	1974	GT/Touring car
130	BMW Alpina 2002 A2	1974	GT/Touring car
131	Alfa Romeo TZ 1	1964	GT/Touring car
132	Volkswagen Golf GTI KTW	1983	GT/Touring car
133	Renault A310	1978	GT/Touring car
134	Opel GT2000 Steinmetz	1971	GT/Touring car
135	Abarth Simca 2-mila	1965	GT/Touring car
136	Lancia 137 AS/Montecarlo/ 2nd series	1980	GT/Touring car
141	Shelby Cobra SIC 427	1965	GT/Touring car
142	De Tomaso Pantera GT3	1973	GT/Touring car
143	Porsche Carrera 3.2	1984	GT/Touring car
144	Lancia Delta S4	1986	GT/Touring car
145	Talbot Sunbeam Lotus touring car	1979/80	GT/Touring car
146	HS AC Cobra 427 Replica	1965/98	GT/Touring car
147	Datsun Fairlady Z (280Z Coupé) GT	1974	GT/Touring car
148	Jaguar E-Type Lightweight Low Drag	1962	GT/Touring car
149	Talbot Sunbeam	1980	GT/Touring car
150	Ford Mustang	1965	GT/Touring car
151	MG B GT V8	1978	GT/Touring car
152	Ford GT 40	1965	GT/Touring car
153	Porsche 911 Carrera	1975	GT/Touring car
155	Ford Mustang Fastback	1966	GT/Touring car
156	AC Cobra 289	1965	GT/Touring car
157	Chevrolet Corvette 1961	1961	GT/Touring car
161	EBS Chevron B23	1972	prototype
162	Crossle 9S	1966	prototype
163	Dangel 812	1971	prototype
164	Sauber C5	1976	prototype
165	Grac MT14S	1972	prototype
166	Manta Mirage	1969	prototype
167	Schai-Spezial DKW self-built	1964	prototype
168	Griffon Sport proto	1971	prototype
169	Lotus 23b	1963	prototype
170	Ferrari Dino R 206sp	1966	prototype
172	Abarth 3000 V8 Spoil prototype	1970	prototype
173	Abarth Spoil prototype	1971	Prototype
81	Bruco's Formula Ford 1600	1978	Monoposto
82	Mallock U2 MK8	1968	Monoposto
83	Alpine A362 FR	1971	Monoposto
84	Schiesser MK5	1982	Monoposto
85	Alexis MK15	1968	Monoposto
86	Van Diemen RF 88	1988	Monoposto
87	Techno F4	1965	Monoposto
88	Beach 5MK Formula V racing car	1964	Monoposto
89	APAL Formula V	1965	Monoposto
181	Ralt RT32 Formula 3	1988	Monoposto
182	Swica 387	1987	Monoposto
184	Grac MT14	1972	Monoposto
185	Palliser RM	1968	Monoposto
186	March 712M	1971	Monoposto
187	Brabham BT10 F2	1964	Monoposto
188	Horag HAS 5 Formula Super V	1973	Monoposto
189	LCD Formula ford 2000	1980	Monoposto
190	Formula Ford 2000 Van Diemen	1981	Monoposto
191	Formula Ford 2000 Van Diemen	1982	Monoposto
201	Maserati 26M	1928	Pre-war
202	Alvis Special	1936	Pre-war
203	Singer 1.5 Litre Le Mans	1936	Pre-war
204	Maserati 8CM	1933	Pre-war
205	Bugatti T35 B	1929	pre-war
206	Riley 2-Seater Sport	1934	pre-war
207	MG N Magnette Supercharger	1936	pre-war
208	Bugatti T59/50B	1936	pre-war
209	Buick C8 Racing Car	1939	pre-war
210	Healey Silverstone	1949	pre-war
211	MG K Magnette Supercharger	1933	pre-war
212	Alvis FF Supercharged	1933	pre-war
213	Jaguar SS 100	1935	pre-war
214	Bugatti 37A	1929	pre-war
215	Amilcar CGS	1924	pre-war
221	Lotus Elan	1965	G/Touring car
222	Lotus Europa S2	1969	G/Touring car
223	Volvo 122 SR	1965	G/Touring car
224	Renault Alpine A110 Gr. 4 1600s	1969	G/Touring car
225	Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA	1965	G/Touring car
226	Austin Cooper S	1965	G/Touring car
227	Abarth 1000TC corsa berlina	1965	G/Touring car
228	Renault Alpine A110 1300s	1971	G/Touring car
241	Lola MK. 1	1960	racing car
242	Daren MK3	1971	racing car
251	Morgan Three Wheeler Super Sport	1933	racing car
252	Morgan Three Wheeler	1930	racing car
261	Hawke DL 15	1975	racing car
262	Van Degen FRF88	1988	racing car
263	Van Diemen	1991	Racing car
264	Van Diemen	1991	racing car
265	Van Diemen	1992	racing car
281	Merlyn MK20	1971	racing car
282	Van Diemen RF92	1992	racing car
283	Merlyn MK21 FB	1971	racing car
284	Merlyn MK 10 F3	1967	racing car