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Prof. Gordon Murray Returns!

The Smoking Tire

CHAPTER

Exploring Classic Cars and the Impact of Colin Chapman on Sports Cars

A conversation about classic cars like Thunderbirds and Austin Haley frog-eye spies is discussed, highlighting their features and driving experiences. The chapter also delves into the influence of Colin Chapman on sports cars, focusing on V8 powered sports cars with a backbone chassis and his innovative designs like the Lotus 40 and Lotus 44. Insights are shared about vintage F1 cars, challenges faced in setting up cars for different tracks, and the difficulties of overtaking in Formula One races, comparing overtaking opportunities then and now.

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