Frazer-Nash Le Mans Coupe 1953

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We currently don't have any Fazer-Nash cars in the game and there don't appear to have been any suggested for GT7. The Company was founded in 1922 by Archibald Frazer-Nash and manufactued approximately 485 cars between then and 1957. They have a rich competition history having won their class at Le Mans and scored points in Formula One and consequently are highly prized by collectors.

Eight examples of the Le Mans Coupe were made between 1953 and 1955, powered by the 1971cc, triple carb, Bristol straight six engine with a choice of 110bhp or 140bhp.

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Above 1971cc triple carb Bristol six produced 140bhp - very impressive for the time. The engine was originally designed by BMW for the pre-war BMW 328 sports car and was also used by AC in the Ace (Father of the AC Cobra .

Below Ken Wharton and Laurence Mitchell drove number 39 to 13th overall at Le Mans in 1953 and first in the under 2 litre category.

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Above Frazer-Nash sports cars are highly sought after by collectors and historic racing enthusiasts worldwide - the low numbers made and rich competition history ensure high prices. In this shot a Le Mans Coupe is dwarfed by the chasing Bentley Type R Gooda Coupe.
 
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