What to do with number 42?

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12.24.22, 1:25 PM
Siberian64

What to do with number 42?

Hi Folks!
I own Swift 016.a chassis #42 (acquired from Jensen Motorsport in 2010)...
It's in pretty good shape, needing some TLC, engine due for rebuild, etc.
We've used it as a mule for various development projects (mostly electronics/power related).
I'm interested in what the knowledgeable folks in the community think I should do with it. Here's some of my ideas I've been tossing around:

1) Restore back to top, track-ready condition, in the original ChampCar Atlantic spec and then sell (will this qualify for Vintage/Historics?)

2) Sell as is (along with various spares and extras) or part out

3) #1 above but to the current SCCA FA spec and sell or lease

4) Build into a hill climber and run it at Pikes Peak :D

5) Keep as a development mule (we have some cool concepts - just need funding)

Any constructive feedback is greatly appreciated!

Hope all of you have a safe Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year!

- Steve
12.24.22, 2:52 PM
Fred Michael

Build it to current spec and race it
12.24.22, 3:43 PM
Lotus7

We ran our 016 with SVRA a few years ago, AFAIK your car would still be welcome.
12.24.22, 4:58 PM
Siberian64

Thanks Lotus7 - good to know it can run in SVRA!
12.24.22, 9:52 PM
mikey

Agree - SVRA!
12.24.22, 10:15 PM
Siberian64

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Originally Posted by mikey

Agree - SVRA!

Mikey! How have you been? Hope all is well!
12.25.22, 7:58 PM
mikey

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Originally Posted by Siberian64

Mikey! How have you been? Hope all is well!

all is well Steve! In TN near Nashville now. Struggling to find someone to build me a garage so current projects are slow going..

'Merry Christmas!
12.25.22, 8:01 PM
Siberian64

Merry Christmas, Mike!
Maybe we can catch up soon!
12.26.22, 12:30 PM
lch Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siberian64

Hi Folks!
I own Swift 016.a chassis #42 (acquired from Jensen Motorsport in 2010)...
It's in pretty good shape, needing some TLC, engine due for rebuild, etc.
We've used it as a mule for various development projects (mostly electronics/power related).
I'm interested in what the knowledgeable folks in the community think I should do with it. Here's some of my ideas I've been tossing around:

1) Restore back to top, track-ready condition, in the original ChampCar Atlantic spec and then sell (will this qualify for Vintage/Historics?)

2) Sell as is (along with various spares and extras) or part out

3) #1 above but to the current SCCA FA spec and sell or lease

4) Build into a hill climber and run it at Pikes Peak :D

5) Keep as a development mule (we have some cool concepts - just need funding)

Any constructive feedback is greatly appreciated!

Hope all of you have a safe Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year!

- Steve

Steve, Would love to see car out at Sandia with the open wheel group of SWMS. Greta to see it back out. Larry
12.27.22, 5:16 PM
Siberian64

Hi Larry,
I checked out the Sandia track when I first moved here in 2017... Overdue for another visit... Would love to get the car ready for the track and come show it off...

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Originally Posted by lch Racing

Steve, Would love to see car out at Sandia with the open wheel group of SWMS. Greta to see it back out. Larry