Where is it now. Black 67 volksworld mid 90's

[Fastbrit]

Hi all. Just to put you in the picture. Car definately did not go to Croatia Uncle Keith.

Ahah! I remember Luke telling me about this guy who was going to buy it less big engine and was taking it back to the 'east'. Glad it stayed over here – good luck. It was, to my way of thinking, the nicest ’67 of its time. Look forward to seeing it again.

[Straight Time]

Thanks KS. Hope to have it out again soon. This time it will definately see some action. 

[Doktor]

Was Ricki Ryatt's car – I built a 2160 (or something) for it. Was indeed sold through TBS (RR swapped it for a 911, I think) and the car went out to Croatia, or somewhere like that.

Not really 'street racing' – more a blast away from the lights. Only because I wanted to see what the front of the car looked like as it disappeared backwards in the mirror... 

I'm sure it had a 2007cc twin 48ida motor.

What were you racing it in and how the hell did it end up in Croatia?

 Probably long gone by now but still we have cars like Alex Taylor’s black ‘67 to perv over now 

Old post, but just to add a few words...

I remeber this car from Volksworld feature in '98 (or maybe '99) because of engine configuration... 2007ccm and about 150 - 160bhp sounded very cool to me !
Today, 2007ccm engine is still my dream combo and guilty for that was article featuring that car that by the way didn't ended in Croatia - trust me I would know that !

 

[1957lowlight]

I remember this car too.   It's got to be 1997 finished or so around the time I was finishing of my 66.  It was/is a very nice car. 1967 US spec, black with fuchs and a very nice interior...

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[jmarkha1]

I bought the 5.5s and deep 6s from Ricki - from the black car - used them on my car antil I found some Americanns and then sold them to a guy in UK up north who ran a tidy vert looker - recycling eh...

Hi all. Just to put you in the picture. Car definately did not go to Croatia Uncle Keith. I own it and is now a resident of sunny West Yorkshire !!!!!!! The car had been a daily driver around London for a while after Ricky sold it. Hence the inevitable ding here and there. Just battlescares though, right.  If anyone has any other info on the car I would be gratefull to hear it.

I did buy it from TBS, (Thanks for your help Luke) and have owned the car for about 5 years. Unfortunately was not in the spec as featured in Volksworld back in the day but still rock solid and used regularly until very recently. I bought it as I am a true cal look fan and had always wanted a Genuine U.S SPEC 67 since seeing Hector Bonnila's car. She came with the carters gearbox still in tact but with only a very mild 1776 with single weber carb. The Lucas indicators were long gone but soon to be replaced and the decklid ( with aronson style vents ) had been replaced with a genuine 67 cabrio lid. Result!!

The interior is basically the same in the desirable red but had some very loud bright red Awesome bucket seats . Fortunately she was supplied with the origional seats as well. The Fuchs have been since replaced with a set of Gas burners.

Big plans in the pipeline with early 11's in mind. At least a 2336 but think will go down the EFI route . Upgrade to Berg 5 speed ( if anyone has one of the earlier 5 speed polished gear leavers please let me know) and roll cage. Because the car has had a history and still known as Rickys car a change of colour may be on the cards, but as one of the first US 67'S on the UK scene, maybe not.
 
Thanks for the interest.

[Gregor/DFL]

...oh my god-it really reads like "technic parts incest" here

[roland]

Don't know anything about the 67, but the BRM wheeled split behind it will make a comeback this summer. First outing in about seven years. Can't wait 

If it's pal rui's split (and i guess it is) wasn't that car at EBI 1?

[speedwell]

that car was at ebi 1 roland