Phil Hooper's
Grantura - 9688
Last updated - 25-1-2005
I found and restaured my car in 2001, after
finding it rotting in a private garage near Cannes. The car is a lightweight
model, chassis number 9/688, originally bought
by Paddy Gaston in 1963 and raced by him, then John Wingfield, later Rod
Longton, Paul Howard and along the way, by Gerry Marshall. Featured in John
Baggotts' book, MGB The Racing Story, it was never road registered, but was
originally raced under the spoof registration PG 1, but is better known as XPG
1, from the Wingfield days. I have now, with the help of the TVR Car club
registar, registered it for the road and it carries the plate AOD 654A.
I live in France (South of) and since restoring it have participated in several
events;
Le Mans Classic 24 hr 2002
Le Mans Legends 2003
Local hillclimb events
Several VHC Rallies in competition (closed roads)
My entry has been accepted for Le Mans Classic 2004 in July and I am busy
trying to prepare the engine to ensure that I am at least
competitive with others in my class!!
Current Owner:
Phil Hooper (France)
To
contact the owner, please route inquiries through the registar.
Registar:
serel@zeelandnet.nl