HISTORIC CHEVROLET CAMARO TO CROSS THE BLOCK AT RACE RETRO
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However, it was at the BSCC Iberia Trophy Race at the now defunct South London circuit of Crystal Palace where the Camaro made its most historic and memorable appearance to date. Racing alongside Mike Crabtree in a Ford Escort RS1600 and Gerry Marshall in a Vauxhall Viva GT in a tense and gripping battle, the three drivers raced nose-to-tail for the entirety of race. Thomas and the Camaro held onto first position for almost every lap, until spinning out during the penultimate lap, leaving Crabtree to cross the line in first position. After two further seasons the Camaro was retired from racing in 1973 and retained by Thomas. However, in the early 1990s, he decided to rebuild the car and return it to circuit, running a 5.0-litre V8 engine mated to a four-speed close-ratio Muncie 'rock-crusher', with a fresh, blue livery which it still retains today. In 2004 the car was then sold to the current owner, who has continued to successfully compete the Camaro at the Heritage Grand Touring Cars, the Aston Martin Owners Club Masters and Classic Sports Car Club events. The Camaro has also been part of a number of special appearances, including the 50th Anniversary of the BTCC at Silverstone, BBC's Top Gear 50th Anniversary of Touring Cars and a special recreation of the famous 1971 Iberia Trophy Race , as part of 'Motorsport at the Palace' in 2014. 'This Camaro has a strong following and reputation and is well known on the racing scene', continues Rutter. 'I have no doubt that it would be welcomed by organisers anywhere and it is the perfect candidate for blue riband events like the Gerry Marshall Trophy at the Goodwood Members Meeting, or perhaps the HSCC Historic Touring Car Championship. BSCC fans have a unique opportunity here to own a really special car.' The Camaro is supplied with a pair of steel doors, old FIA papers, magazines and a wonderful history file. To find out more about the car and Silverstone Auction's sales at Race Retro, visit http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/chevrolet-camaro-race-car---ex-martin-thomas. Useful Links Silverstone Auctions – www.silverstoneauctions.com Online Bidder Registration (Proxibid) – www.proxibid.com Twitter – www.twitter.com/SilverstoneAuc @SilverstoneAuc Facebook – www.facebook.com/SilverstoneAuctions
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