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Post by Terrapin on Sept 23, 2012 10:00:50 GMT -5
If anyone is interested in the last few remaining copies I have of the 40th Anniversay reprint of HSLC book please pm me - I am clearing out the remains of the reprint. 1st come 1st served.
cheers rob
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Post by Terrapin on Oct 4, 2012 15:53:12 GMT -5
I have had some questions about the limited reprint run.
FYI
Description: The Terrapin was conceived as an inexpensive kit racing car to use Mini engine/gearbox units. It was developed by Allan Staniforth into a supercharged, 140 mph record breaker, still with what was basically a Mini, albeit a Mini Cooper S, power unit. This reprint celebrates the 40th anniversary of Allan's 1964 record runs and is the result of the enthusiasm of latter day Terrapin enthusiast Rob Macknay. Terrapins are still being built and raced today, so with this book and a set of plans, you too can have a racing or hill climb special.
"High Speed, Low Cost: The Story of a 140MPH Mini Engined World Record Breaker and How to Build it"
Reviews
Book Description The 40th Year Anniversary of the Terrapin Racecar. This book is a compilation reprint of the 1969 & 1973 editions. Softbound with a new preface by Allan Staniforth & Publisher Robert Macknay. The book describes the construction of a single seater racing car that broke several world records in the 1960's & 1970's. Several of which still stand to this day.
From the Publisher
The original editions of this book are now so scarce that prices into 3 figures are now becoming common. During construction of my faithful copy of Allan's Terrapin MK1 racing car I have made many contacts and had numerous requests for a copy of the book. This has prompted me to collaborate with Allan to produce this reprint from my original copy ( which has unfortunately to be destroyed in the reprinting process). Additional information has been included from a later edition book provided by Allan.
Rob may be able to supply plans to anyone wishing to build a Terrapin, albeit that you may now wish to put a superbike engine in the rear these days.
ISBN: 0954514009
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Post by Terrapin on Oct 4, 2012 15:55:20 GMT -5
As mentioned - if interested in these last few copies please let me know - best wishes
rob
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Post by enzothebaker on Oct 11, 2012 14:13:41 GMT -5
If anyone is interested in the last few remaining copies I have of the 40th Anniversay reprint of HSLC book please pm me - I am clearing out the remains of the reprint. 1st come 1st served. cheers rob Hi Rob, I am new to this Forum and still finding out about Terrapins - do you have any copies left and how much are they ? |
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Post by Terrapin on Oct 11, 2012 16:30:32 GMT -5
Have put them on Ebay - just search on 'high speed low cost'
cheers
rob
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Post by enzothebaker on Oct 12, 2012 11:39:07 GMT -5
Hi Rob,
Many thanks - done that - looking forward to reading it !This site is beginning to look infectious...............
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Post by twofoot on Nov 28, 2012 11:33:41 GMT -5
Do you still have any copies left? I'd like one + a planset. Please PM me or email cscardinal(at)live.com
Cheers,
Chris
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Post by shaking10 on Dec 22, 2012 9:25:53 GMT -5
hi have you got any copies left
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Post by twofoot on Jan 4, 2013 15:42:31 GMT -5
Rob, your Ebay listing has expired. I'm ready to purchase. Please relist or pm direct.
Cheers,
Chris
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Post by brianh on Dec 7, 2013 6:11:03 GMT -5
Hi,
I've just bought Mk1A/40 and plan to do hill climb and sprint events in Yorkshire and the North East this coming season. I realise that this is probably far too late, but if there are any copies of the book and plans available (or if anyone wants to sell their copies) I'd be very interested.
If there is anyone else who owns a Terrapin based in the N.E. I'd like to get in touch.
Brian
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Post by MBEngineering on Dec 8, 2013 9:59:13 GMT -5
HI Brian
i am just over in Cumbria at J36 on the M6 and have a set of plans and the book, both of which you can look at, and the car in bits (at the moment) you can give me a call and are welcome to call in
regards mike
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