Grantura MK2 race car info wanted

[Lenhamracer]

Dear forum members

I am thinking of buying a MK2 Grantura race car. I raced a Marcos 1800 years ago and later an MGB FIA. Now thinking of going again... The Grantura always was one of my favorite cars and I know of one for sale here in Germany. Question is, I heard so many bad things about the VW suspension. Any experience / hints?

Thank you very much

Thomas

[RobMk2a]

Hi,

In period the MGA engined Mk2 was quite competitive. The suspension and chassis is not as good as the Mk3 but a Mk1 or Mk2 allows you to enter Pre 63 events. A few are raced at the moment including Ivan Dutton's Climax Mk2 and Shaun Bromley's MGA Mk2a. if you are interested I can invite you to the Grantura Facebook group.

I own a Climax engined Mk2 but I've not competed in it yet.

Rob

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Edited by RobMk2a on Wednesday 15th August 16:52

Edited by RobMk2a on Wednesday 15th August 16:52

[Lenhamracer]

Hi Rob

thank you very much for your kind reply. It would be great if you could invite me to your facebook group concerning further questions.

Best regards

Thomas

[Lenhamracer]

forgot my email:

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[RobMk2a]

Thomas,

I've sent you an invite to the Grantura Facebook Group, please let me know if you have any problems.

I forgot to mention only the 1588cc MGA engine Mk2 has FIA papers. There are no papers available for the Climax engine car.

https://historicdb.fia.com/sites/default/files/car...

There are also two set of papers for the Mk3 with 1622cc MGA and 1800cc MGB engines.

Which car in Germany are you looking at. There was a light blue Mk2 raced a few years back. Also a red Mk1 was for sale near Hamburg about a year ago.

Regards

Rob