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4 Feb 2011, 20:36 (Ref:2825913) | #1 | ||
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EMKA Aston Martin: Thoughts and info
Any info on this one ?
Last edited by chunterer; 8 Feb 2011 at 15:50. Reason: Until specific chassis info is discussed this, like the Nimrod thread is better off in Motorsport History |
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8 Feb 2011, 15:53 (Ref:2827846) | #2 | ||
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Personally it was one of the more attractive Group C cars raced certainly in terms of the shape and flow.
Arguably better looking than it's Nimrod cousin which was a fine beast in itself. |
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8 Feb 2011, 19:57 (Ref:2827977) | #3 | |
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Yes, it was a car I always liked.
The EMKA first appeared in 1983, raced a couple of times, then disappeared until 1985 when it came back with revised bodywork and Dow Corning sponsorship- this was the year when Tiff Needell famously led Le Mans for a few laps, after some clever thinking by the team on fuel strategy early in the race Were there actually two EMKA chassis? The EMKA was seen in some of the early historic Group C races, and I'm sure I've seen two cars in the paddock at Donington, one in the 1983 red 'Hawaiian Tropic' colours, and one in the Dow Corning paintscheme from 1985 http://www.rsclassicracing.co.uk/upl...nah/EMKA_1.jpg http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimag...n-Martin-2.jpg Last edited by KA; 8 Feb 2011 at 20:05. |
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There might well have been 2 cars, we'll have to see what we can dig up!
Was the Michael Cane behind this project the same guy who jointly set up Cane Cordy Motorsport much later on? Interesting changes in direction if it was. |
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10 Feb 2011, 12:02 (Ref:2829023) | #5 | |
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Sorry, It's the best photo I can come up with. I might be able to find programme for this Silverstone meeting. I might have one for Le Mans but no pics.
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10 Feb 2011, 17:41 (Ref:2829208) | #6 | ||
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Hi, the 2nd car was built after the racing career was done.
Check out www.groupcltd.co.uk who have both cars in their for sale section, complete with brief histories. |
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11 Feb 2011, 14:04 (Ref:2829664) | #7 | |
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I've got the entry for the 1983 Le Mans twenty four hours but not the Silverstone entry.I'll load onto "Old Race Sheets"
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Slightly off-topic, they've got some very nice stuff in stock! |
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http://www.racingsportscars.com/cove...1985-05-12.jpg http://www.racingsportscars.com/cove...985-05-12e.jpg This was the debut of the 1985 version of the EMKA in the Dow Corning colours, and it was a DNF. Next race would be Le Mans, where things went a lot better! Last edited by KA; 11 Feb 2011 at 16:12. |
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11 Feb 2011, 16:16 (Ref:2829718) | #10 | ||
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When O'Rourke ran the EMKA McLaren with which he and Sugden won the British GT championship in 98 and finished 4th overall at LM it was Michael Cane who was team Manager for the car, and in 1999
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EMKA Aston Martin
I own the so called Dow Corning car now (the white one), which is the original EMKA car. Chassis plate reads C84/1 we will return it to Group C racing in 2012 The red car, built up later from spares is a bit of a mongrel as far as I know. Early bodywork (1983) but later 1984 rear suspension. Rudolf Last edited by Rudernst; 25 Apr 2011 at 20:55. |
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ON SEEING THE ORIGINAL RED VIRGIN CAR IN THE SCRUTINY BAY AT SILVERSTONE, I REMARKED TO ONE OF THE TEAM HOW SIMILAR THE SHAPE WAS TO THE C100 . HE WAS NOT AMUSED , LEN BAILEY DREW BOTH AND THERE WERE DEFINITE SIMILARITIES IN THE BODYSHAPE.
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5 Feb 2013, 21:25 (Ref:3199806) | #14 | |
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Group C Emka
A bit late in the day, but having just signed up, thought I'd mention that I used to own both of these EMKAs, and raced the Dow Corning car a few times. I also owned and raced the Bovis Nimrod, which was a much more forgiving car to drive, and certainly more manageable than the EMKA, which really struggled with chronic understeer. Admittedly, that was probably down to my set up, tyres etc.
I hope the new owner has a lot of fun in the car and it will be great to see it out again. Last edited by Zagman; 5 Feb 2013 at 21:26. Reason: typo |
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Welcome zagman and thanks for the info!
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EMKA contact
Does anyone know if there are any ex EMKA staff around from the 1980/90 period? I am trying to do a bit of research into one of their cars......
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28 Mar 2019, 08:16 (Ref:3893852) | #17 | ||
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Didn’t a historic tenths member own the C84 and have it restored? If I’m not wrong on that he may know more.... I can pm his user name if you need.
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28 Mar 2019, 08:57 (Ref:3893861) | #18 | |
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Yes please Mike that might be helpful....
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