When I was at the Historic GP I spotted an unusual 60s racer: a Lenham. the name rang a bell, because I remember the company made hardtops for MGs and Triumphs. Does anyone know more about this mid-engined Ford-powered car?
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When I was at the Historic GP I spotted an unusual 60s racer: a Lenham. the name rang a bell, because I remember the company made hardtops for MGs and Triumphs. Does anyone know more about this mid-engined Ford-powered car?
yep, the Lenham top for the MGB was ...
[img]http://www.garage24.net/MGBGT/MG-1011.jpg[/img]
You're probably thinking of the Lenham GT which used various MG bits - Midget floorpan and suspension with fibreglass body circa '60s
[img]http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgoc/emg/images/lejogp.jpg[/img]
The predecessor to the more common MG based Lenham GT was a Sprite variant from '59ish
[img]http://www.classicdriver.fr/upload/cars/10780/1700949/biga.jpg[/img]
Haven't ever heard of a mid-engined Lenham tho' :(
A shame I hadn't taken my camera, cos the Lenham racer really did the job, it was an extremely nimble and quick car. Also a pity I didn't get to meet the owner. The car is really worth having a look at.
[QUOTE=Cedric]A shame I hadn't taken my camera, cos the Lenham racer really did the job, it was an extremely nimble and quick car. Also a pity I didn't get to meet the owner. The car is really worth having a look at.[/QUOTE]
Was it yellow?
No, it was blue, and it isn't similar to that car, not by a long shot. Think of an Elva Mk7 with a roof, or a baby Porsche 906 if you will.
[QUOTE=Wouter Melissen]Was it yellow?[/QUOTE]
that is not a Lenham afair, but a South African built special
[QUOTE=Cedric]No, it was blue, and it isn't similar to that car, not by a long shot. Think of an Elva Mk7 with a roof, or a baby Porsche 906 if you will.[/QUOTE]
I know what you mean, I have seen the car, it is a regular contender in European sportscar races, but I failed up to now to have taken a proper picture of the car
[QUOTE=henk4]I know what you mean, I have seen the car, it is a regular contender in European sportscar races, but I failed up to now to have taken a proper picture of the car[/QUOTE]
Jopw about this shape ?
This Austin Healey based Lenham was sold and may be in different livery ?
[img]http://www.fisc-racing.com/pics/forsale/smallhuebcar1.jpg[/img]
or maybe Ian Hulett's Sprite/Midget based one, not sure if it's still running blue
[img]http://www.fisc-racing.com/pics/smallhulecar.jpg[/img]
Is it soft or hard top, is it kamm tailed describe the front shape, with more info we can probably nail this one down :)
no, the Lenham I have seen was definitely a mid-engined sportscar, probably with a 2 litre engine (BDA), like Cedric says, a sort of Elva, or Gropa
[url]http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/Brands_Hatch-1971-04-04-photo.html[/url]
I found this link, there is no pic, but it describes a Lenham P71, with a 3litre Repco V8, which was a no-show at the BOAC 1000KM 1971, furthermore the entry list for LeMans 1970 makes notice of the Lenham P70, with a 1600 ford engine, but the entry was not accepted, so the car did not run. The P70 probably is the car that we are talking about here.
[QUOTE=henk4]no, the Lenham I have seen was definitely a mid-engined sportscar, probably with a 2 litre engine (BDA), like Cedric says, a sort of Elva, or Gropa
[url]http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/Brands_Hatch-1971-04-04-photo.html[/url]
I found this link, there is no pic, but it describes a Lenham P71, with a 3litre Repco V8, which was a no-show at the BOAC 1000KM 1971, furthermore the entry list for LeMans 1970 makes notice of the Lenham P70, with a 1600 ford engine, but the entry was not accepted, so the car did not run. The P70 probably is the car that we are talking about here.[/QUOTE]
ah friend sent me a link.
Lik this .....
[img]http://www.pamotorsport.com/latest_news/storyimages/pa_107_2004112214120.jpg[/img]
??????????
no, more like this, a Gropa, from the same period :D
[QUOTE=Matra et Alpine]ah friend sent me a link.
Lik this .....
[img]http://www.pamotorsport.com/latest_news/storyimages/pa_107_2004112214120.jpg[/img]
??????????[/QUOTE]
my instant message notifier showed a totally different picture, which comes closer to the truth :D
memory has come back, it might actually be this car, which up to now I catalogued as :unknown supersports, taken at Zandvoort 1987. It may have changed colours now. Also Ginetta produced a similar model and that was definitely blue.
[QUOTE=henk4]memory has come back, it might actually be this car, which up to now I catalogued as :unknown supersports, taken at Zandvoort 1987. It may have changed colours now. Also Ginetta produced a similar model and that was definitely blue.[/QUOTE]
COUdl be it's in for restoration at PA Motorsporst.
here's a pic of the bare body :)
Lenham P69 ??
[img]http://www.pamotorsport.com/latest_news/storyimages/pa_110_20041126203017.jpg[/img]
yes could well be it, how many 69's are there?