40 Aston Martin Razor Blade (1923)
Aston martin Razor Blade (1923) Engine 1500cc S4 Twin OHC Production 1
ASTON MARTIN SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759800132...
Originally built for an attempt on the one hour light car record, using standard Aston Martin parts on a specially built narrow chassis and an engine developed for the 1922 French Grand Prix, Aston Martin.
The body was hand crafted by the De Havilland Aircraft Company who had a great deal of experience in streamlining. The first body was built with a hinged upper part of the cockpit for access by driver Kensington Moir and earned the nickname the Oyster. Later modified to make it more practical it became known as Razorblade. The shutters on the radiator are designed to be opened and closed allowing the driver to ajust water temprature
During the original record attempt driver S.C.H.Davis suffered shedding of the front off side tyre at high speed on several occasions and the attempt was abandoned. The car went on to a long and successful racing career in the hands of Davis and George Eyston and many others.
At 18 inches it is believed to have been the narrowest racing car body ever.
It was subsequently sold and displayed at the Harrah Motor Museum in the USA before returning to the UK and is an active participant in VSCC events.
Shot 27:02:2011 at The Brooklands Motor Museum. Ref 67-40
Please don't forget to visit the Flag Counter on my Profile page. Thankyou
40 Aston Martin Razor Blade (1923)
Aston martin Razor Blade (1923) Engine 1500cc S4 Twin OHC Production 1
ASTON MARTIN SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759800132...
Originally built for an attempt on the one hour light car record, using standard Aston Martin parts on a specially built narrow chassis and an engine developed for the 1922 French Grand Prix, Aston Martin.
The body was hand crafted by the De Havilland Aircraft Company who had a great deal of experience in streamlining. The first body was built with a hinged upper part of the cockpit for access by driver Kensington Moir and earned the nickname the Oyster. Later modified to make it more practical it became known as Razorblade. The shutters on the radiator are designed to be opened and closed allowing the driver to ajust water temprature
During the original record attempt driver S.C.H.Davis suffered shedding of the front off side tyre at high speed on several occasions and the attempt was abandoned. The car went on to a long and successful racing career in the hands of Davis and George Eyston and many others.
At 18 inches it is believed to have been the narrowest racing car body ever.
It was subsequently sold and displayed at the Harrah Motor Museum in the USA before returning to the UK and is an active participant in VSCC events.
Shot 27:02:2011 at The Brooklands Motor Museum. Ref 67-40
Please don't forget to visit the Flag Counter on my Profile page. Thankyou