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23 Jul 2013, 00:21 (Ref:3280662) | #1 | ||
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Group Racing Developments (GRD) 374
I've asked a question in the chassis history section about this, but no response so far, so thought maybe I'd do better in here.
Don't know if this is the place to ask, but if one of you chaps with 'The Force' thinks it should be somewhere else, then feel free to move it. Right, here goes: I'm trying to find out about GRD and specifically the 374 model which, as some of you will already know, is a Formula 3 car from 1974. I've got the chance to buy one that needs some work, and I must admit to being tempted - but the thing is, having only raced production based cars up to now, I know little about the single-seater scene. So, where could a car like this be raced and are these seventies F3 cars popular amongst the single-seater brigade? I'd be interested to know what (UK based) events it would be eligible for. I know there's quite a few of you guys on here who race similar cars, so any input would be much appreciated! |
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25 Jul 2013, 08:00 (Ref:3281376) | #2 | ||
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The HSCC Historic F3 Championship is pretty popular. If the GRD is a 2 litre car it may be a bit outclassed. The 1600cc class is pre 1974.
http://www.hscc.org.uk/images/CF3_Pu..._Regs_2013.pdf |
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25 Jul 2013, 22:48 (Ref:3281659) | #3 | ||
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Thanks for the info Alan!
After a bit of research, I'm thinking the car may be a 373 with later bodywork, and not actually a 374. It has a 1600 engine, whereas a 374 would originally have been a 2 litre as far as I can establish. Can anyone else throw more light on that assumption? |
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26 Jul 2013, 07:19 (Ref:3281751) | #4 | ||
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I think the basic chassis and suspension was the same on both cars. The radiator was moved to the front on the 374.
A bit of info in Manufacturers section on http://www.f3history.co.uk/ |
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