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The '''Fairthorpe''' is an [[England|English]] [[automobile]] first manufactured in 1952. The company has produced a series of unusual [[glass-fibre]] bodied [[sports car]]s, beginning with the three-wheeler Atom. |
The '''Fairthorpe''' is an [[England|English]] [[automobile]] first manufactured in 1952. The company has produced a series of unusual [[glass-fibre]] bodied [[sports car]]s, beginning with the three-wheeler Atom (1954-57). |
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Later models followed; |
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* Fairthorpe Electron (1956-65) |
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* Fairthorpe Electron Minor (1957-73) |
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* Fairthorpe Atomota (1958-60) |
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* Fairthorpe Zeta (1960-65) |
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* Fairthorpe Electrina (1961-63) |
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* Fairthorpe Rockette (1963-67) |
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* Fairthorpe TX-GT/S/SS (1967-76) |
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* Fairthorpe TX Tripper (1970-76) |
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==Racing heritage== |
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The Fairthorpe Co. even built a motorracing heritage (although shortlived) in 1960 with the development of a Formula Junior car. |
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==Reference== |
==Reference== |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Such is the heritage of the |
Such is the heritage of the Fairthorpe, that the car easily qualifies for participating in '''[[Fisc EuroTour|FISC EuroTour]]''' 's Legendary Circuits Series, Europe's first historic racing series assembled around prestigious and challenging grand prix circuits of the past. |
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Revision as of 15:12, 25 February 2007
The Fairthorpe is an English automobile first manufactured in 1952. The company has produced a series of unusual glass-fibre bodied sports cars, beginning with the three-wheeler Atom (1954-57).
Later models followed;
- Fairthorpe Electron (1956-65)
- Fairthorpe Electron Minor (1957-73)
- Fairthorpe Atomota (1958-60)
- Fairthorpe Zeta (1960-65)
- Fairthorpe Electrina (1961-63)
- Fairthorpe Rockette (1963-67)
- Fairthorpe TX-GT/S/SS (1967-76)
- Fairthorpe TX Tripper (1970-76)
Racing heritage
The Fairthorpe Co. even built a motorracing heritage (although shortlived) in 1960 with the development of a Formula Junior car.
Reference
David Burgess Wise, The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles.
See also
Such is the heritage of the Fairthorpe, that the car easily qualifies for participating in FISC EuroTour 's Legendary Circuits Series, Europe's first historic racing series assembled around prestigious and challenging grand prix circuits of the past.
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