CG #2 - Ron Redpath Oldsmobile Special

[Craig Gillingham]

This special is one of my favorites. For a point, what's the cars name, and powerplant? (it's had a few, any of those will be ok).

For an extra point, who built the car, and what are the rest of the mechanicals based on?

[Craig Gillingham]

Up to Expert level.

[Craig Gillingham]

Up to Professional Level.

[neilshouse]

No idea what it is but the front suspension looks like it's from a Lancia Lambda.

[Craig Gillingham]

No idea what it is but the front suspension looks like it's from a Lancia Lambda.

Yes it is, well spotted. Apart from the motor and gearbox, I think the rest of the car uses Lambda running gear. LOCKED for you to come up with the rest of the detals

[neilshouse]

It's the Ron Redpath Oldsmobile Special.  Built from a Lancia Lambda using its suspension, axle, and brakes. First raced in 1952 when it was powered by a flathead Ford V8, in 1954 it was re-engined with an Oldsmobile 'Rocket' V8 and Jaguar gearbox.

A very interesting car, thank you for posting it.

[Craig Gillingham]

Excellent, exactly correct, this puzzle was worth 2 points. I was thinking that that no one was going to solve this puzzle, so, I should thank you also.

This car sounds very impressive when it's been driven flat out on full throttle.

[D-type]

Can I ak what country it was built in?  Did it ever have a body?

[sixtee5cuda]

The Redpath Oldsmobile Special was built in the 1950's in Australia.  It was always intended for competing in hillclimb and sprint events.

I don't believe it ever had a body.  It is currently (2008) being raced by the son of the original builder.

For more information, search for vhrr.com and redpath oldsmobile special.

[D-type]

Thanks