I've added a new link to a 40 min film narrated by Raymond Baxter the WWII fighter pilot, showing footage from the 1965 Targa Florio race. Includes the works Healey 3000 and a MG Midget driven by Paddy Hopkirk.
Amazing to see Paddy do a "J" turn after spinning off a corner! And even more amazing that it came second in class (small GT?!).
What's also amazing to see is how banged up the Ferrari GTOs are in this film. Considering their value now it's interesting to see how much damage they received when being raced.
Great blog Chris. That video of Paddy Hopkirk in the works BMC Midget doing a J turn is a CLASSIC...
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