Engine: FWA Coventry Climax, All Aluminum, Valve gear: Single Overhead Cam, 4 cylinderEngine Displacement: 1097 ccHorsepower: 85 bhp @65000rpmInduction: Dual Weber DOCE 40 carburetorsGearbox: 4 speedChassis: Welded Steel Tube Frame Live Rear AxleBrakes: Alfin Drum brakesNormal… Continue reading Kevin Adair: 1955 Elva Mk.I
Month: July 2023
1953 Kurtis Sorrell GMC Special – John Mote
John Mote’s Kurtis Sorrell is exotic in looks and aerodynamics – appealing to all race goers – and totally unique in concept and origins – as the Del Monte Trophy cognoscenti know. The Sorrell Kurtis Special GMC inline-6, also known as “Dick Lane’s GMC under Glass” (under glass being a euphemism for the engine located… Continue reading 1953 Kurtis Sorrell GMC Special – John Mote
Rolex Historics – press release
Here is the preview press release from the Del Monte Trophy Race Group for our races at the Rolex Monterey Historic Reunion 11-13 August 2023
Rolex Historics; 37 cars racing
For the avoidance of doubt, we don’t just show our priceless and unique cars… we race them. At Laguna Seca. On one of the world’s most famous circuits. Up the hill and down the Corkscrew. Hats off (or should that be helmets off) to the brave guys and gals who court disater at the bank… Continue reading Rolex Historics; 37 cars racing
Let’s go Del Monte ’23
DEL MONTE TROPHY RACE GROUP – 2023 BULLETIN 3 Rolex Monterey Hstoric Reunion 18-20 August 2023 at Laguna Seca Good Morning, It’s a beautiful Sunday morning here in Carmel Valley. We’re just a few short weeks off from the Historics at Laguna Seca. I wouldn’t be surprised if at least a few of you are… Continue reading Let’s go Del Monte ’23