Jose Esteves has sent us a email regarding this proto.
He owns since about fifteen years this prototype Renault-Gordini (1966)
bought from a retired french pilot who raced in 1930 with a Bugatti.
Restored in 1985 this car is still in its original apperance.
Her history is mostly North-American having raced mostly in Canada;
Grand-Prix de Trois-Rivières, Mont-Tremblant, Mont Sport etc... and
some races in the U.S.A.
She followed all the evolutions concerning the motor (Gordini-Alpine)
from 1966 to the middle of the 1970s.
Here are some informations about this car :
- Prototype Renault (Gordini-Alpine) 002
- Year:1966
- 2 choices of engine :
- 1296cc Gordini engine - 135hp
- 1440cc Alpine engine - 145hp
- Fuel system : 2 WEBER double corp 45 DCOE and 40 DCOE
- Pistons : Cosworth in the 1440cc engine
- Wheels : Delta-Mics 3 pieces
- Suspension : 6 Koni adjustable
- Frame: Semi tubulaire in steel
- Body : Fiberglass
- Weight : 450kg.
Thank to Jose Esteves (esteves@total.net).
