Bill,
Neat information and pix.
Were you at
Ford's in the mid-60's and familiar with some of the neat cars Product Planning nixed? Just wondering because in 1968, one of my projects in Styling's Advanced Engineering was called the "Pony Car" and maybe our paths crossed.
Using the English Escort platform, we designed a two-place sports car. It had a 90-inch wheelbase, fully independent suspension, a hatchback and powered by a BDA Cosworth. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos or renderings, but it was a sharp looking car. Product Planning shot down the project because, according to them, "there was no market for such a car." The 240Z appeared on the market shortly afterwards!
Waterford Hills! Here's a shot of me sitting in an M1B McLaren after winning one of the races. The driver is Don Eichstaedt. Car and engine were purchased from KarKraft at a "friendly" price to make up for O/T hours put in during GT40 MkIV project.
