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Post by bbh on Aug 30, 2018 19:12:31 GMT
Bit of background on TON 792, courtesy of Bill Rawles Classic Cars FB post:
1956 - TON 792 was the BMC Austin Healey 100/6 demonstrator - The first right hand drive and only the third of any 100/6 built - it became Sir George Harriman’s personal transport, which is where it picked up the nickname ‘The Chairman’s Car’ 1957 - Motorsport Magazine road test feature 1958 - 12th Works entry to Coupes des Alpes 1958 - 15th Liege-Rome-Liege Rally 1959 - Le Mans qualified but 1st reserve 1959 - 4th Snetterton 3 hours 1962 - Tour de France
... and from yesterday, being driven by Jack Rawles
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Post by gothatway on Sept 1, 2018 22:37:06 GMT
TON792 was owned for many years by Tim Rogers (my next door-but-one neighbour) until his untimely death a few years ago. Does anyone know who owns it now ?
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