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The ex-Sir John Samuel, Mike Pendlebury, John Corfield, 1964 Diva GT D-Type
France • 2 Feb 2012
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AI Listing Summary
This 1964 Diva GT D-Type, chassis number D/38, boasts a rich racing history with notable figures like Sir John Samuel and John Corfield. Restored between 1999 and 2002 and featuring a rebuilt Cosworth engine, it's eligible for historic events like the Goodwood Revival.
Condition
6
While the car has been restored and improved, its racing history and modifications suggest it's not in pristine condition. However, it is well-maintained and eligible for historic events, indicating a condition above average.
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Chassis No:
D/38
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Reg Number:
LVW 196C
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
First registered for the road on 12th April 1965, chassis number 'D/38' is one of the 65 highly successful Diva GTs made between 1962 and 1966.
It was the works demonstrator and was used for homologation purposes by the RAC (FIA Recognition No.
228, Group 4).
The car was first raced at Goodwood in May 1965 by Sir Jon Samuel, who continued to campaign it into 1967, sometimes sharing the driving with Mike Franey.
In 1972 the car was acquired by Scott Stallwood Racing and two years later was reacquired by Diva Cars founder, Don Sim.
It later passed into the ownership of Lotus 23B racer Mike Pendlebury, who raced it at Brands Hatch and Donington Park in 1980.
(The car's racing history in the 1970s/1980 is still being researched).
Sold to John Corfield to replace his earlier Diva that was destroyed in an accident, 'D/38' was raced extensively by Corfield in the 1980s.
In 1983 he won the HSCC Championship with the Diva, had two outright wins at Oulton Park and Snetterton in 1984, and...
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