News blog 1 Press Release Published MB/RM Jan 7, 2017 The Del Monte Trophy Race Group for 1947 – 1955 Sports Racing and Production GT Race Cars and the 1947-1955 Transatlantic sports racing car challenge Invitation to Race at the 60th celebrations of the Pebble Beach Road Races and the Laguna Seca Raceway Following the… Continue reading News
Month: September 2017
Events
This page will carry information on upcoming events for Del Monte Trophy Race Group cars. Please provide information to Rob Manson and Marcus Bicknell (see Contacts page). 2017 August Rolex Monterey Historic Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, August. Triumphantly completed. 2018 August Rolex Monterey Historic Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Can’t… Continue reading Events
William Rooklidge: 1952 Jaguar XK120
Jaguar delivered this XK120-M “open two seater” in July of 1952 through the Hornburg dealership in Los Angeles. The car turned up in February 1955 at Willow Springs Raceway, entered and driven by Howard Fanning of Los Angeles as one of 16 Jaguar XK120s in the “Stock” C class. The car’s racing career was short-lived… Continue reading William Rooklidge: 1952 Jaguar XK120
Rob Manson: 1952 Schaghticoke Streets Manning Special
One of the most characterful, pugnacious and hot-roddy of Rob Manson’s various California Road Race Specials is the Schaghticoke Streets Manning Special. Let’s look at all three Manning specials first. Their most significant feature is Manning’s ultra-lightweight, rigid, tubular chassis. Pre-War Ford suspension and drum brakes are used and power is from a classic hot-rod… Continue reading Rob Manson: 1952 Schaghticoke Streets Manning Special