from someone here? (3)

**Allora#2** · 25-03-2013, 19:05

this picture is from 24 August 2007 Nürburgring (Germany)
someone know who it is!

Enzo

**Bernard** · 25-03-2013, 20:52

Ian gear.,.hawk

**Bernard** · 25-03-2013, 20:53

Possibly ?........

**strat24v** · 25-03-2013, 21:03

Actually says who it is on the side of the car, John Whalley, Used to be a Lancia dealer in Bishops Stortford. Car initially had an 8v thema turbo engine then iirc an 8 valve integrale head was fitted.

**Guy Mayers** · 25-03-2013, 22:41

I'm not sure if the picture is pre or post accident. John hit the side of a Mercedes box van that pulled out of a T junction in front of him (John had right of way). Chassis damage was significant. When the police arrived they started looking in the field for the body! I believe John escaped with a minor cut to his forehead (roll cage front hoop) and little else courtesy of the strength of the chassis and a four point harness.
I think the car was rebuild but with an Alfa V6 motor. I suspect that the components transferred were the rear clip and a few selected parts.... Probably managed to retain the chassis (number) and plate too!

Guy

**Griff** · 25-03-2013, 23:39

John and car are both alive and well, car was rebuilt with the Integrale engine (he does have another with a V6) John's head however still shows signs of accident damage, as the manufacturer didn't have any replacement panels!! Business is still running, and is currently doing (nearly finished) Rene's Stradale rebuild .
Rene, do you want to post a picture from your last visit?

Griff