Hemmings Daily: New museum to honor Jim Clark if funding can be raised

Proposed Jim Clark Museum. Images courtesy The Jim Clark Trust, unless otherwise noted. Jim Clark was, by most period accounts, the best racing driver of his day, and quite possibly the best of all time. In 72 Grand Prix starts, Clark amassed 25 wins, 33 pole positions, and two F1 World Championships (plus an Indy 500 win), all before losing his life in a 1968 crash at the age of 32. Today, Clark is remembered with a modest single-room museum in Duns, Scotland, but the Jim Clark Trust is hoping to raise money, vi [View in Browser | Subscribe]( [Hemmings Daily] Friday, March 10, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS Anybody planning to attend the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance this weekend, keep in mind that [the concours itself has been moved]( from Sunday to Saturday due to the weather forecast. [Jim Clark to be honored with new museum, if funding can be raised]( [Jim Clark to be honored with new museum, if funding can be raised]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - Proposed Jim Clark Museum. Images courtesy The Jim Clark Trust, unless otherwise noted. Jim Clark was, by most period accounts, the best racing driver of his day, and quite possibly the best of all time. In 72 Grand Prix starts, Clark amassed 25 wins, 33 pole positions, and two F1 World Championships (plus an Indy 500 win), all before losing his life in a 1968 crash at the age of 32. Today, Clark is remembered with a modest single-room museum in Duns, Scotland, but the Jim Clark Trust is hoping to raise money, vi... [Read More]( [Sponsor]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1971 BSA B54 cafe racer]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1971 BSA B54 cafe racer]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - From the seller's description: 1971 BSA B54 Perhaps the most Iconic cafe racer ever offered by a factory design remains the DBD34 Gold Star Clubman, but that all ended in 1963. In 1967 the B44 Victor Roadster emerged with a compact and light 441cc engine for the street. When we cupped the heart of this inspired Cafe Racer with the very light chassis donated by a BSA B50 the mixture of racing histories began to emerge. The only thing left was the long process of modification and upgrading for the canyons of Calif...[Read More]( [Third Futurliner makes its way overseas]( [Third Futurliner makes its way overseas]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photo courtesy ChromeCars. At one point its owners abandoned it by the roadside, considering it worth less than the gas no longer in its tank. More than 50 years later, one of the nine known Futurliners has become in such demand that an overseas collector sought it out, making it the third Futurliner to leave the confines of the United States for Europe. "We have checked all the documents and vehicle numbers and are certain that this is No. 7," said Michael Gross, CEO of ChromeCars, the German firm that bought...[Read More]( [Sponsor]( [The return of the black and gold - Pontiac's 1982 Recaro Trans Am]( [The return of the black and gold - Pontiac's 1982 Recaro Trans Am]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - The 1982 Pontiac Recaro Trans Am Special Edition. Photos courtesy The Old Car Manual Project. When Pontiac introduced its third-generation Firebird Trans Am for the 1982 model year, it wanted to remind consumers that the model's heritage hadn't been forgotten. Dating to 1976 as a production model (and 1973 as a concept), the black-with-gold paint scheme immortalized by the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit had always proven popular with buyers, so in 1982 Pontiac revived a special edition Trans Am order code from t...[Read More]( [Las Vegas, 1962]( [Las Vegas, 1962]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: circa 1962 Location: Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada Source: Vintage Las Vegas What do you see here?...[Read More]( [Sponsor]( [HemmingsPRO] Seller Listings [Learn More]( [1961 Chevrolet Impala]( [1961 Chevrolet Impala $54,950]( [1952 Nash Statesman]( [1952 Nash Statesman $9,450]( [1955 Chevrolet Bel Air]( [1955 Chevrolet Bel Air $72,500]( [1970 Plymouth Barracuda]( [1970 Plymouth Barracuda $128,500]( [2007 Shelby GT500]( [2007 Shelby GT500 $36,900]( [1977 Porsche 911S]( [1977 Porsche 911S $49,999]( UPCOMING EVENTS [Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet]( March 17, 2017 - Chickasha, OK [Goodguys 7th Spring Lone Star Nationals]( March 17, 2017 - Ft. 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States consider revising criteria for antique vehicle registration]( [How old's old enough? States consider revising criteria for antique vehicle registration]( [Bentley apprentices learn classic car restoration skills]( [Bentley apprentices learn classic car restoration skills]( [See All Featured Blog Posts]( FOLLOW US: [Get RSS Feeds of Hemmings Blog]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Join us on Facebook]( [View our Flickr pool]( [View Newsletter Archives]( WEEK IN REVIEW Thursday, March 9, 2017 [Restored 1956 Bangert Manta Ray, the embodiment of "Forgotten Fiberglass," to debut at Amelia Island]( [Restored 1956 Bangert Manta Ray, the embodiment of 'Forgotten Fiberglass,' to debut at Amelia Island]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - The nearly restored 1956 Bangert Manta Ray. Photos courtesy of Geoff Hacker and Forgotten Fiberglass. Bangert Enterprises bloomed as a manufacturer of fiberglass-bodied kit specials for a very brief period, from roughly 1954 through 1957. In this time, Noel Bangert penned three unique designs, and it isn't clear exactly how many kits were produced or sold (estimates range for 15 to 300) before he turned to other pursuits. Today, surviving Bangerts are a rare find, but on Sunday, March 12, a just-restored 1956 Ban...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1978 Chevrolet Nova]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1978 Chevrolet Nova]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - One-off 9C1-equipped 1978 Chevrolet Nova coupe for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: This is the only Nova 9C1 Coupe with 100 percent documentation as to its authenticity. I am the second owner after the original owner ordered it in 1978 in Chattanooga TN, and sold it to me in 2008. It has been judged National Gold at the 2014 Nova Nationals in Columbus Ohio. It competes in the restored original class because of a complete re-paint in lacquer as a result of the period paint fading. As you can s...[Read More]( [VMCCA changes its name to Vintage Motor Car Club of America in bid to attract new members]( [VMCCA changes its name to Vintage Motor Car Club of America in bid to attract new members]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - April 1957 VMCCA rally. Photo by Jon Delorey. After nearly 80 years as the Veteran Motor Car Club of America - and after about 20 years of attempting to change the name - the members of the club voted last week to officially change the name to Vintage Motor Car Club of America, hoping that by altering that one word, they'll be able to recruit more members. "It was really the result of confusion over the word 'veteran,'" Don Knight, the newly elected president of the VMCCA said. "When the club was formed in 193...[Read More]( [This or That: 1968 Ford LTD Brougham versus 1968 Plymouth Fury III]( [This or That: 1968 Ford LTD Brougham versus 1968 Plymouth Fury III]( Posted by Matt Litwin - Editor's note: This or Thatis not a comparison report between two vehicles, but rather a feature that enables us, in an idyllic world, to add a collectible vehicle into our dream garage on a weekly basis, but with a catch: We can only pick one vehicle fromthis pairing, and it has to be for enjoyment purposes rather than as an investment. This episode of This or That explores the mid-priced, full-size luxury market equipped with a hint of factory performance via the choice betweena 1968 Ford LTD Brougham ve...[Read More]( [New York City, 1960s]( [New York City, 1960s]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: circa early 1960s Location: Delancey Street, Manhattan, New York City Source: NickMix01 What do you see here?...[Read More]( Wednesday, March 8, 2017 ["Lost" Bullitt Mustang surfaces in Mexico]( ['Lost' Bullitt Mustang surfaces in Mexico]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - Ralph Garcia (in the car-themed shirt) and Kevin Marti pose with the Bullitt Mustang stunt car. Photos courtesy Kevin Marti. Steve McQueen may have received top billing for the 1968 crime thriller Bullitt, but the movie really starred a pair of Mustang GT fastbacks, one built as a hero car for close-ups and the other constructed as a stunt car. While the history of the surviving Bullitt Mustang hero car is well known, the stunt car was long believed to have been scrapped, at least until it surfaced south of the b...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1976 Land Rover 101]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1976 Land Rover 101]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Well-documented 1976 Land Rover 101 for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: According to military records, chassis no-96100152 was supplied to 100 Regiment Royal Artillery on 01/07/76. It remained on standby until 19/08/83 when it was drafted into service as a F.A.C.E (Field Artillery Computer Equipment) vehicle. The F.A.C.E 101's are very rare and were normally released from duty in superbly well preserved condition due to the fact that they were kept in dehumidified storage to protect the very va...[Read More]( [Giugiaro honored for influence on automobile evolution]( [Giugiaro honored for influence on automobile evolution]( Posted by Dave LaChance - Photo courtesy Italdesign. Giorgetto Giugiaro, one of the most prolific automotive designers the world has ever known, has been awarded the inaugural Matita d'Oro, or Golden Pencil, award by the National Automobile Museum in Turin, Italy. The award, to be presented annually, is dedicated to the designers who have most influenced the evolution of the automobile. Photo courtesy National Automobile Museum. The award is merely the latest for Giugiaro, who was voted the Designer of the Century by a panel of ...[Read More]( [Moving Phantoms]( [Moving Phantoms]( Posted by Hemmings contributor - By William Hall. Photos by the author. Back in July, we reported on a car show fundraiser to help relocate Medal of Honor recipient USAF Capt. Lance Sijan's F4 Phantom fighter jet memorial from its location at an abandoned Air Force base to a new site in Sijan's hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the original story posted here, we included the extraordinary tale of Capt. Sijan's bravery as a POW in Vietnam, but also as a red-blooded American boy with a love for Corvettes. The story struck a nerve with Hemm...[Read More]( [St. Louis, Missouri, 1960s]( [St. Louis, Missouri, 1960s]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: circa 1960s Location: Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri Source: NickMix01 What do you see here?...[Read More]( Tuesday, March 7, 2017 [A room with a view - 1959 Cadillac Broadmoor Skyview]( [A room with a view - 1959 Cadillac Broadmoor Skyview]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1959 Cadillac Broadmoor Skyview. Photos courtesy of Bonhams. Opened by founder Spencer Penrose in 1918, the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was intended to be one of the finest luxury hotels in the world. In 1937, the facility purchased a fleet of customized Cadillacs to take its guests on sightseeing excursions, and over the years newer and grander versions were introduced. In 1959, the hotel updated its fleet with six new Hess & Eisenhardt-built Cadillac Broadmoor Skyview limousines, and on March 9...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1974 FMC 2900R]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1974 FMC 2900R]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Small-block Chevrolet-powered 1974 FMC 2900R motorhome for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: from 2006 to 2010. Restoration was all inclusive, from under the hood to the interior of the motor coach. ONLY 700 miles accrued since restoration!! Current owner has leisurely driven from Carmel to Monterey since obtaining ownership in 2011, in total maybe 15 trips. Approximately $75,000 plus in repairs and restorations. We have detailed receipts and all thorough work orders (approximately 25 pages in ha...[Read More]( [Aussie Invader land-speed record attempt "back in business" after settlement]( [Aussie Invader land-speed record attempt 'back in business' after settlement]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Artist rendering courtesy Aussie Invader on Facebook. After more than four months, Australia's Taxation Office has canceled its effort to reclaim a six-figure tax incentive from the Aussie Invader land-speed project, thus clearing the way for project lead Rosco McGlashan to continue his quest to become the first man to reach 1,000 MPH on land. McGlashan himself reported the resolution of the issue last week on his Facebook page, though he provided no further details. The West Australian reported that McGlashan...[Read More]( [Remembering the Johnny Lightning 5-Jump race-track set]( [Remembering the Johnny Lightning 5-Jump race-track set]( Posted by Thomas A. DeMauro - With five cars shown on the box - four caught in dramatic mid-jump - Topper Toys didn't want any confusion as to what was provided, so the wording plainly states, "This set includes one Johnny Lightning car." Photography by author. Many of our early affirmative experiences with cars came about by playing with toy versions when we were kidsat least that was true for me. When I discovered this Johnny Lightning 5-Jump set from Topper Toys in my grandparents' basement nearly 20 years ago, I instantly got nostalgic...[Read More]( [Austin, Texas, 1977, part 2]( [Austin, Texas, 1977, part 2]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: April 1977 Location: Texas State Route 71 / Ben White Boulevard, Austin, Texas Source: TexasFreeway.com What do you see here?...[Read More]( Monday, March 6, 2017 [Utah legislature calls for transfer of Bonneville Salt Flats to state's control]( [Utah legislature calls for transfer of Bonneville Salt Flats to state's control]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photo by Steven Harris. Land-speed racers frustrated with the federal Bureau of Land Management's oversight of the shrinking and thinning Bonneville Salt Flats may no longer have to deal with the bureau under a new proposal working its way through the Utah legislature that would put control of the salt flats in the state's hands. The resolution currently making its way through the state's legislature, House Concurrent Resolution 1, would encourage the passage of federal legislation designed to transfer the con...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1965 Gerhardt Indy roadster]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1965 Gerhardt Indy roadster]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Offenhauser-powered Indy-raced 1965 Gerhardt for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: The 1965 Gerhardt Indy chassis was almost a direct copy of the highly successful Lotus 29 Formula one car, well know for their outright speed and excellent handling characteristics. Chassis 001 was originally purchased by team owner Ernie Ruiz for Driver Ronnie Duman who qualified the car a respectable 12th position at the 1965 Indianapolis 500 with a speed of 154.533 MPH. Unfortunately Duman retired on lap 62 with...[Read More]( [Amelia Motoring Film Exhibition debuts with trio of screenings]( [Amelia Motoring Film Exhibition debuts with trio of screenings]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - With auctions, seminars, tours, test drives and car shows leading up to the main event, there is no shortage of activities on Amelia Island in the days before Sunday's concours d'elegance, this year taking place on March 12. For 2017, thanks to Popcorn Octane Productions, there's one more event to pencil in: The Amelia Motoring Film Exhibition, taking place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, in downtown Fernandina Beach. 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Some will require a bit of wrenching to put back on the road, while others appear to ...[Read More]( [Austin, Texas, 1977, part 1]( [Austin, Texas, 1977, part 1]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Date: April 1977 Location: Texas State Route 71 / Ben White Boulevard, Austin, Texas Source: TexasFreeway.com What do you see here?...[Read More]( Sunday, March 5, 2017 [The Italian Influence on American cars, part 3: Sweepspear, Coke bottle and split grilles]( [The Italian Influence on American cars, part 3: Sweepspear, Coke bottle and split grilles]( Posted by Hemmings contributor - It Is All A Matter Of Proportions II : The Flint Touch, Jaray's Touch, And Those Ever-So-(S)light Touches In Italy, there were also those brave enough to work out masterworks without much external consulting help, using their internal masterful resources, talented craftsmen and technicians, founders' wisdom and just a thorough look at the most recent tendencies and a wise rework of them. The Carrozzeria Touring was one of them, but what set it apart is also an extraordinary intuition for forging bodies th...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1975 Datsun 280Z]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1975 Datsun 280Z]( Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1975 Datsun 280Z for sale. From the seller's description: This is it! A true survivor! Under 50,000 original miles. Everything is original, and most components still work: antannae, a/c, guages (except oil pressure gauge) This car has upgraded aluminum "cyclone" wheels and an aftermarket radio/tape player. Steely Dan and Fleetwood Mac tapes convey with car. Original Silver paint shows 40 years of age, but no rust, and with a few dimple dents and scratches. I purchased this car from the estate of the original owner,...[Read More]( [Four-Links - Fury Road cars, North Korean Volvos, Gold and Glory, Syd Mead]( [Four-Links - Fury Road cars, North Korean Volvos, Gold and Glory, Syd Mead]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - John Platt is an Australian photographer who specializes in stills for film productions and had the good fortune to work on "Mad Max: Fury Road," so his photos of the movie's automotive cast are pretty spectacular and capture plenty of details that tell so much more of the story. * Apparently, North Korea reneged on its payment for 1,000 Volvo sedans more than 40 years ago following a drug-smuggling scandal that, and the Swedes haven't forgotten, sending bills twice a year for the full amount, which - includi...[Read More]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1972 AMC Ambassador Brougham]( [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1972 AMC Ambassador Brougham]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - All original 1972 AMC Ambassador Brougham for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller's description: I am the second owner of this all original AMC Ambassador Brougham. Everything works on it, including the AC with a new temperature control valve and fan. The car has new brakes, FIVE new whitewall tires, new timing chain, new water pump, new battery, all new belts, hoses, and gaskets including valve cover gaskets. ALL fluids and filters replaced. Rebuilt carburetor, cleaned and sealed gas tank, new shocks. The front ...[Read More]( LAST WEEK'S MOST READ [Saoutchik-bodied sharknose Graham went from auto show turntable to World War II service]( [Saoutchik-bodied sharknose Graham went from auto show turntable to World War II service]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photos by Darin Schnabel, courtesy RM Sotheby's. Some exotic coachbuilt cars have all the provenance of Aunt Myrtle's antique hutch - that is, treasured and cared for, but not all that thrilling a tale. The Saoutchik-bodied 1938 Graham headed to auction next month, on the other hand, might as well have served as Indiana Jones's personal car, given the number of adventures it's tallied. To begin with, no run-of-the-mill count or other historical-footnote nobility ordered the car. Rather, famed Parisian coachbui...[Read More]( LAST WEEK'S BEST DISCUSSION [To celebrate 75th anniversary of Alaska Highway, group of Jeep owners plans to drive its entire length]( [To celebrate 75th anniversary of Alaska Highway, group of Jeep owners plans to drive its entire length]( Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photo by Chris Shervey. With the entirety of the Alaska Highway now paved, it may no longer prove necessary to traverse it in a four-wheel-drive vehicle, but a group of Jeep owners plans to do just that anyway later this year to celebrate the highway's 75th anniversary. First proposed around 1930 as a means of spurring economic development in the territory of Alaska, the concept of a highway connecting the continental United States with Alaska got sidelined over the next decade or so, due largely to the Depres...[Read More]( Hemmings Motor News will not sell or share your e-mail address with other companies. For more information about this newsletter, email webmaster@hemmings.com or write to: Customer Service, Hemmings Motor News, 222 Main St., Bennington VT 05201. If you do not want to receive this newsletter from Hemmings Motor News, you can [change your email preferences here](.