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BMC Competions Dept support vehicles
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:03 pm
by chris lack
Did BMC ever use moggy vans as support vehicles for the competition dept.
If yes has any one any info eg body colour livery etc?
Are tgere any photos out there?
Chris lack
Re: BMC Competions Dept support vehicles
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:12 pm
by bmcecosse
I doubt it! They needed something FAST! Westminsters were used in early days - and then 1800 'Landcrab' with much modified engines.......
Re: BMC Competions Dept support vehicles
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:40 pm
by irmscher
I have been looking through all my books history etc and as BMC says no Morris vans
Re: BMC Competions Dept support vehicles
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:51 am
by irmscher
Apparently in the early days a Standard Atlas van was used
BMC may know more about this
Re: BMC Competions Dept support vehicles
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:41 pm
by brucek
Check the link below.
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/trucks/19 ... tem=126381
Those who follow
'Chasing Classic Cars' on Discovery will recognise this US support vehicle for BMC dealers/mechanics and competitions. Might give some clues as to what BMC were up to in the '60's and 70's - in the US at least
Re: BMC Competions Dept support vehicles
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:08 pm
by irmscher
Well spotted Bruce
brilliant video and a short glimpse of the Ecurrie Ecosse transporter. I think thats what i thought was an Atlas as you cant see much of it in the picture as all the drivers are around it.
Re: BMC Competions Dept support vehicles
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:19 pm
by brucek
Have found some more video at the links below: Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K88Nw_oyHVs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wT9PlYg7Cw - check out the US mini's in this one - great sounds! just like the original Italian Job!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Ywq2JgJbE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6u--_jOA8E
Possibly some overlaps in these clips but worth 10 mins to have a look
Re: BMC Competions Dept support vehicles
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:38 pm
by irmscher
Brilliant videos but those damned adverts
Re: BMC Competions Dept support vehicles
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:41 pm
by brucek
yep sorry 'bout that - Interesting vehicle though and in amazingly good condition too. The sound of the engine takes me back to school buses in the late 70's!
Re: BMC Competions Dept support vehicles
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:47 pm
by irmscher
Re: BMC Competions Dept support vehicles
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:01 am
by mike.perry
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Not BMC but ex Ferrari Formula 1 transporter, now used for transporting classic racing cars which I drove to a Goodwood Revival Meeting
