Vauxhall Firenza Race Car 1975

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Vauxhall firenza race car "baby Bertha"

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/spec/2361/Vauxhall-Firenza--Baby-Bertha-.html

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It is easier to read if you post all the pictures and links in one post Koenerman.

This car was driven by Gerry Marshall who many regard as one of Britain's finest ever drivers and tuned by the great Bill Blydenstein. I remember when the "super saloons" was a popular race class in the UK - 5 litre V8 powered special saloons - and have happy memories from seeing this car compete at Brands Hatch. Thank you for posting this great car.

Enjoy this period clip:

 
I found a short clip of the great Baby Bertha shot recently at Goodwood - definitely driving much slower than when in the hands of the magnificient Gerry Marshall!

 
I attended a race meeting at Brands Hatch on Saturday 30th May and had the good fortune to be able to photograph this famous car in the paddock. It is now owned by Joe Ward who campaigns it in the Classic Sports Car Championship Special Saloons and Modsports category.

"Baby Bertha" was originally fitted with a 5 litre 476bhp Repco Holden V8, but is currently fitted with a 400bhp 5.7 litre Chevrolet engine. the car is no longer competitive with the top four cylinder turbo cars, but sounds and looks fantastic. I am sure that Mr Ward would be more than happy to have his pride and joy immortalized in a Gran Turismo game. Photos taken on Saturday:

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Pistonheads article available by clicking on the following link:

http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features-heroes/ph-heroes-baby-bertha/23904
 
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