Falcon Sprint in construction

[84march]

Recently saw the 64 Falcon Sprint racecar of Jim Richards, currently under construction, at his workshop in Melbourne.
It is without a doubt the finest example of its kind. It is like a V8Supercar in 1964 clothing! The car is being built to race in the Biante Touring Car Masters racing series.
I understand it is only days away from getting a shakedown test and then it should be heading up to QLD for the Shannons Sports and Muscle Car Showdown.
Only has a 289 V8 but apparently the Mick Webb built engine, came up trumps on the dyno.
It can be viewed on www.picasaweb.google.com.au/tytechengines
JR's crew-chief from 1990, Bruce Tyson, has built the car.
Let's hope it performs as good as it looks.
rgds
84march

[Jayden]

I was expecting this topic to be about an FG Sprint for some reason. But that looks very nice. should be quick enough Ill bet.

[seduced_xr]

biantes hey. ive got a family member in the biantes. not sure if theres different classes. anyway paul stubber in the yellow camaro if any1 follows that

[4Vman]

The biante series is starting to get out of control.. the top cars are getting closer to V8SC's now than their original street guise..

[ehast13]

Wow. Considering the lower weight of these things and the no expense spared construction (and the sublime skill of one J Richards!) this thing could be a real surprise package.

It might not match the 351's, 350 etc in the grunt deparetment but it will be lighter and better balanced. Cannot wait!

[FTe342]

I notice its a left hooker - or have you got the pic reversed?

[Gammaboy]

Originally Posted by shaynet

I notice its a left hooker - or have you got the pic reversed?

Left hooker, never built as a RHD

[Gammaboy]

After looking at those pics... I wish I had that sort of budget...

[Rev28K]

Well it is millionaires racing after all. They are spending some absolutely stupid money on the cars and engines ($100+k engines in some of them) spending big dollars for minor weight savings and now they have some good quality steerers in them (Seton, Bowe, Richards – nice way to spend your retirement guys!).

It’ll be interesting to see how an E55 Charger goes with all of the freedoms that the Biante class allows.

[xr8-200]

Originally Posted by GuNmEtAL GLi

biantes hey. ive got a family member in the biantes. not sure if theres different classes. anyway paul stubber in the yellow camaro if any1 follows that

He always puts on a great show each time I've seen him at the Wanneroo V8's. Usually side ways and still wins by a mile.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Originally Posted by ehast13

Wow. Considering the lower weight of these things and the no expense spared construction (and the sublime skill of one J Richards!) this thing could be a real surprise package.

It might not match the 351's, 350 etc in the grunt deparetment but it will be lighter and better balanced. Cannot wait!

They did a story on one on Crusin' or one of those shows on channel 31 (Melb only). Not sure who it was but he raced a Sprint with a 289 that cranked out 500hp! Not bad for an old 4.7L V8 I'd say, I didn't even think they could make that much naturally aspirated.

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by Rev28K

It’ll be interesting to see how an E55 Charger goes with all of the freedoms that the Biante class allows.

It will be interesting, although some of those in the know claim the charger is better suited to the 6 than the 8... being allot shorter and lighter than the Falcon means balance will be critical, if the 8 is too heavy it could potentially make it slower on the circuit.

[seduced_xr]

Originally Posted by xr8-200

He always puts on a great show each time I've seen him at the Wanneroo V8's. Usually side ways and still wins by a mile.

im there ever year

[XYGTReplica]

I spent the weekend at Qld Raceway and this car is going to give the front runners in the Biante Series a shake up. It is a really well sorted car and isn't short of mumbo in a straight line. Jim had a ball and they used the weekend as a shakedown for the car.