Chuffer
CCCUK Member
Funny how your day can get turned around . I made the short trip over to the race car workshop / storage facility where I rent space for the C3 to bring it home ready for a trip up to Lichfield on Saturday to join the South Central gang at Cars in the Park .The plan being to avoid the huge traffic build up in my area in the run up to the Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend . The workshop is even closer to the circuit so things will be manic tomorrow and Saturday morning ! On arrival my mate who rebuilds and preps all the race cars said " Glad you`re here , can you lend us a hand ? " He was rushing to complete the re - assembly of the Spice Group C car that won at
Le Mans 24 hours back in the day as it is going up for auction at Silverstone Classic in two weeks time . He had recommissioned the Spice and replaced the fuel cell which was well past its certification date . That had necessitated the removal of the body and the complete upper part of the aluminium tub to access it sandwiched between the engine and the cockpit bulkhead . Despite the lightness of the carbon fibre body shells , they are a bit unwieldy to lift and lower in place over all the mechanical`s . Made for an interesting interlude and much banter about his days spannering in motorsport . Nearly complete now and soon to be looking resplendent in its period correct FEDCO livery as I photographed it at the Group C 40th Anniversary celebrations at Silverstone Classic in 2022 . Valued at circa £340 K if you are looking for a new toy to accompany your Vette ! 
Le Mans 24 hours back in the day as it is going up for auction at Silverstone Classic in two weeks time . He had recommissioned the Spice and replaced the fuel cell which was well past its certification date . That had necessitated the removal of the body and the complete upper part of the aluminium tub to access it sandwiched between the engine and the cockpit bulkhead . Despite the lightness of the carbon fibre body shells , they are a bit unwieldy to lift and lower in place over all the mechanical`s . Made for an interesting interlude and much banter about his days spannering in motorsport . Nearly complete now and soon to be looking resplendent in its period correct FEDCO livery as I photographed it at the Group C 40th Anniversary celebrations at Silverstone Classic in 2022 . Valued at circa £340 K if you are looking for a new toy to accompany your Vette !