'35 Railton Light Sports Tourer DPA231 article by Eion Young

terraplane8
terraplane8 Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Very well written and researched article by a highly respected motor sports writer.



Enjoy!



http://www.classiccar.co.nz/articles/light-sports-railton-the-saga-2009-yb

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  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    Very good article.
  • ivanz62
    ivanz62 Expert Adviser
    I know what it feels like! These shots were taken in 2004 on a backroads run from San francisco to Santa Monica--about 500 miles. The LST is a real performer.

    Ivan
  • ivanz62
    ivanz62 Expert Adviser
    This one is 2002 with the cycle fenders on at the end of a run marked by overheating in traffic (no fan) and rusty water everywhere including the generator.
  • terraplane8
    terraplane8 Senior Contributor
    Ivan, your wheels and axles (and brakes) I take it are non-original? Have you done anything to the front axle to tie it down like radius rods assuming you have a pre-'36 chassis.



    It was interesting reading that XK120's could be hosed off by the LST Railton. Of course the Jaguars would have a higher top speed though. It would be nice if you could post some details of your car and its performance for those who are interested. Like, what cars are you competing against on the track?



    I've got a '36 120" chassis that can be used to create a LST Replica, as the body is pretty rusty. The Railton Club appears to have several replicas based on this chassis. The body looks fairly simple to make, the scuttle and radiator surround would be the hardest part.
  • Aaron D. IL
    Aaron D. IL Senior Contributor
    Looks like a factory race car. Article says it now resides at the "straight eight estate" haha
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    Very interesting article on the creation and history of the original Rialton. Thanks for posting it.



    Ivan, where was this back road located? Great view. It reminded me of a time when I was crossing the old ridge route, and looking down onto highway I 5. Cool looking car you have. Thanks for sharing the pictures.



    Lee
  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    Great looking car Ivan. I did not know that there was anywhere in California that was that open?
  • ivanz62
    ivanz62 Expert Adviser
    The view you and I admire is looking Northwest from a turnout on the Maricopa Highway (Hwy33) through the Los Padres National Forrest. The valley is Longwood Valley. Due west is Santa Barbara, but there's no road that way.

    Ojai is at the South end of the twisty mountain road.



    So Lee, you're real close with the old Ridge Road! Maybe 60-70 miles west of Sandberg where they had the old hill climb.



    And Brownie, the road would be great for the Martz.

    Ivan
  • Browniepetersen
    Browniepetersen Senior Contributor
    Ivan, I will put that on the list of places that I want to drive the Martz. You should schedule that area as a tour for one of your tours this year and I'll grab Mike and run down for it in the English Hudson. Are you planning to have the Railton at the National this year?
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    Ivan, where is this hill climb located you mentioned?



    Unfortunately, a section of old 99 slipped down the mountain a few years ago. There is an effort going on, by volunteers, to repair the damage. That will make it passable again for the full distance, from Castac to Gorman.



    It's been awhile since I road across Hwy 33. If there is a cruise planed in the future I'd like to participate.



    Lee
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