check out the videos from ClassicMotorsports...
http://classicmotorsports.net/events/mitty-2010/

That Rootes is awesome!! I have only seen these in passing in old race videos found around these tubes. Thanks for sharing!

And finally, here is rest...don't get to mad at me Mad_Science.

But this third time E30 owning Hoon will always appreciate the enjoyment of his involvement in the creation of the E30, whatever that level of involvement was, it resulted in this.
http://oleragtop.blogspot.com/2010/03/this-olelon...

(sorry, working on Youtube embeds)

Thanks Maximum Bob and I look forward to driving whatever you can market, develop or promote during this time, or my next time, around

As usual, this olelongrooffan is too wordy. Here is part of the rest of my rant;

With reference to the Viper, no questions one of the reasons the Corvette Racing Team is as magnificent as they are was because they were challenged, early on, by the Viper. Now, Corvette continues to meet the challenges provided by some of Europe's finest marques and are meeting that challenge and often besting the mark. And thanks to Bob Lutz for making me proud for creating something to challenge the Corvette which required them to rise to above and make an American sports car significant on the European scene, once again.

And, Maymar is correct, the Neon, and the resultant PT Cruiser, were huge money makers for the Pentastar. And also for liking Bob Lutz for being Bob Lutz.

And engineerd is correct that Bob Lutz could probably kick many of our Hoon's *sses with a huge cigar in his right hand and a scotch in his left while dreaming of flying one of his fighter jets to yet another fly in of his choosing.

In this olelongrooffan's, relatively uneducated, opinion, Bob Lutz is an enigma. He has always been far ahead of the market, for the most part, during the times he had significant input. While it is true, he is not an engineer or a marketing guy, or even a CEO, he promoted what he thought we Hoons wanted in our daily drivers. And I think he did his d*mnedest.

While the Merkur XR4ti may have not been a success here in the good ole USA, IMHO, that had nothing to do with Mr. Lutz. After all, the Cosworth was a huge success across the pond. I believe that the Powers That Be at the Blue Oval in the Motor City at the time did not possess the know how as to how to market this type of "cross breed" automobile in North America. Remember, its introduction was while the first gen Taurus was being developed. Imagine a two door SHO, that describes the 1984 Merkur a good buddy of mine purchased new with high expectations. Unfortunately, dealership parts availibility and service know how was non-existent. I hope the Focus of the future is treated differently.
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Yeah, that was the one. Man, you are so Avant-Garde, you do it without even realizing it! I am envious of you for that experience and I could see how it would be overwhelming. Congrats on being in the right place at the right time to see it and double thanks for sharing it with us Hoons out here in Hooniverse.

Fantastic images of what looked like an exhilarating experience. Loved the image of the 56 Traction Avante. By the way, did anyone do a carbon dioxide test of the content of the air in that garage? I bet it was huge but I would still love it! Thanks for sharing.

Best laugh I've had all day! Have a great vacation and no need to bring any suntan oil. BP is supplying all you need for free!

Know this olelongrooffan stands corrected on the model year and will continue to throughout my existence on Hooniverse. This oldman keeps telling himself to carry a notepad to record what I see but, for whatever reason, I steadfastly refuse to remember that. And that mauve is a killer color. Thanks for the correct spelling of it.

I wonder if the esteemed Mr. Petty also designed this one I saw last month on the hood of a Rambler American?
http://longrooffan-forposting.blogspot.com/2010/0...