1965 Attila Mark 3 Sports-racer (Chevrolet-engined)
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- 5.0L (302 cu in) Chevrolet V8, short-stroke, built by Tim Adams
The Attila-Chevrolet Mark 3 (chassis 302C) is one of only two surviving examples of three V8-engined Attila Mk3 sports-racers constructed by Racing Developments of North London in 1964–65. Built around a tubular spaceframe with rocker-arm front suspension and among the earliest cars to use a Hewland LG500 transaxle, it was campaigned in 1965 by Tony Lanfranchi and as part of the Redstone Racing Equipe. Restored extensively in the 1990s, it has since been a regular competitor at the Goodwood Revival and Members' Meeting, and holds current FIA HTP papers.
Ownership
- 2020-03-29Auction saleEstimate £90,000 – £110,000
- 1965 →Factory deliveryPat Hovendenpartial documentation
Wealthy businessman and amateur driver for whom the second chassis was constructed; ran the car as part of the Redstone Racing Equipe alongside other competitors.
- 1990 →Acquisition unknownMark Halespartial documentation
Undertook a thorough restoration in the 1990s; the car's current specification largely reflects the work carried out during this ownership. Also compiled an extensive research-based history file.
- Date unknownVarious owners during late 1960s and 1970snone documentation
Car changed hands multiple times across roughly two decades with mixed competitive results during this period.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownTony Lanfranchipartial documentation
Named in the catalogue heading as a prior owner associated with the car; no specific tenure dates provided.
Competition
- 1964-04-18Aintree 200Driver: Roy PierpointDNS — car did not arrive
This was the first recorded entry of an Attila Mark 3, though the vehicle never made it to the circuit. This entry relates to the earlier Ford-engined car, not chassis 302C.
- 1964-05-17Guards Trophy, Mallory ParkDriver: Roy Pierpoint2nd
Best recorded result of the 1964 season for the Ford-engined Attila; one of only two finishes that year.
- 1964-08-23Croft race meetingDriver: Roy PierpointFinished
One of only two race finishes recorded for the Attila during the 1964 campaign.
- 1965BRSCC Guards Trophy, Mallory ParkPossible DNS
Whit Sunday event; participation is considered likely but not confirmed.
- 1965BRSCC Guards Trophy, Snetterton
August Bank Holiday meeting; entered as part of the Redstone Racing Equipe campaign.
- 1965-01-31Formula LibreBRSCC Guards and Eagle Trophy, Brands HatchDriver: Tony Lanfranchi
First known competitive appearance of chassis 302C, at the rescheduled BRSCC Boxing Day event; two separate races were contested that day.
- 1965-09-01Formula LibrePeterborough Motor Club Formula Libre, Silverstone
- 1965-10-09BARC Sports Car Race, Silverstone
- —Goodwood RevivalFinished (multiple appearances)
Car participated at least six times at this historic event, always completing the race in recent outings.
- —Goodwood Members' MeetingFinished
Two appearances recorded at this invitation event.
- —Masters series or similarSpa race meeting
One of several modern historic events contested alongside Oulton Park and Silverstone appearances.
- —Masters series or similarOulton Park race meeting
- —Masters series or similarSilverstone race meeting
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationMark Hales
Extensive restoration carried out by Mark Hales during the 1990s; the car's present specification largely reflects this work.
- —Engine rebuildTim Adams
Short-stroke 302ci (5.0-litre) Chevrolet V8 engine assembled by specialist Tim Adams.
- —MechanicalBPA Engineering
Hewland LG500 transaxle gearbox rebuilt; the car has competed only once since this work was completed.
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