1991 BATHURST 12-HOUR LASER

CLIFF MENTIONS the car that came second at Bathurst and it seems that vehicle may still be in existence. An article we tripped over is part of a Flinders University archaeology (?!) project and the author, Elaine Hanneson, had this to say: "I bought the actual car as a burnt-out wreck as spare parts for my other car, without knowing any of its history. "While dismantling it, I found the CAMS log book sealed in a cavity surrounded by the melted plastic of the glove box and found out that it was the car that went to Bathurst. "The Ford Laser TX3 4 Wheel Drive Turbo model was the sports car of the Laser range, and my car was part of the marketing strategy, with its success at the Bathurst James Hardie 12 Hour Production Car race of 1991, second outright, heralded on promotional material. "Unlike many infamous 'production cars', the Laser had few modifications, which were illegal by the rules of that race. It was probably built at the last minute as the photo in the log book (which itself was issued only ten days before the event) is not one of the actual car."

See the full article at the Flinders university site: https://tinyurl.com/ lazer4wd

Do you know where the car is now? Pop us a note at uniquecars@bauertrader.com.au.