Turner sports cars book

Jun 09, 2019 today, i go over 7 of the best sport sedans you can buy under 30k. Total nut and bolt rebuild completed in 2014 by well known turner enthusiast john cullis sadly no longer with us. As early as 1951, turner began offering hand built, aluminum bodied, cycle fendered cars on tubular steel frames. Hold on, dont veer offcourse, work the plan, hard as it may be. Today, of the approximately 700 cars made between the advent of the 950. This 1966 turner sports mkiii is a good looking example of the wolverhamptonbased marques last car and one of about 100 built before they closed later the same year. Turner 950 0 turner a30 0 turner gt 0 turner sports mk i 0 turner sports mk ii 0 turner sports mk iii 1.

Hed already built a diverse assortment of oneoff racecars and even a couple small engines of his own design. From 1960, the front suspension became triumph heraldbased. Buy turner sports cars first edition by tutthill peter isbn. In 1960, a turner sports mk ii model appeared, with improved interior trim and further minor styling revisions. Sold in both turnkey and kit forms, the mkiii ran a ford 1500 four cylinder, triumph spitfire front end. Blackman found mention of this special imp in peter tuthills book called turner sports cars. This car went on to be fully developed by qall its owner drivers ending up as an ultimate modsports circuit racer. The first turner models were produced between 1951 and 1966 by turner sports car company limited, a company established by jack turner near wolverhampton, england. Initially known as the 803 and using an 803cc austin a30 engine, transmission and suspension, the car featured a simple ladder frame chassis and open fibreglass 2seater sports bodywork. Jack decided to manufacture his own sports cars and founded turner sports cars wolverhampton limited, with john webb as a fellow director. Craig barry is one of the esports true believers at turner sports. This book covers the history of the a106, a108, a110, a310, a610, and gta. Updated the webpage regarding sales information for the turner sports cars book by peter tutthill updated the webpage regarding club membership details for.

Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Turner sports car rally turns heads at bantock park. I have tried other suppliers but continue coming back to turner for the consistent customer service and quality. The book is the result of much research by peter with the assistance of the late jack turner, former employees and russell filby of the turner register and is of a4 size and fills 126 pages. The turner sports was the third significant car model produced by jack turner and his company turner sports cars, ltd. In 1955 turner decided to build a production run of small, open, two seater sports cars, with an austin a30 engine. Indepth titles from all over the motor sport world. This is very interesting it is a very early turner according to peter tuthills turner sports car book this is no2 built dec 1950 starting off looking like an allard. In 1955 the company began to produce the first production sports car, the turner a30 from their premises at 32 merridale street, wolverhampton. Finally, in 1963, the new ford cortina 1,500 cc engine was also made available. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As in my love story by tina turner, good things really do come to those who do.

Most of these can handle better than your two door sports car, aswell. I worked at turner motorsport fulltime for less than a year pros you get to interact with folks who are passionate about performance bmws you benefit from reduced prices on parts and service you share a roof with the tuning shop and race team, if you have any questions, ask them most of the clients are really cool passionate bmw. If youve come to this book solely because of the name of the author, you probably dont need to be told about. The turner found me and it seems that it needed me as much as i wanted it.

They were one of britains most important small independent manufacturers, and the respect in which the marque name is held today is vividly reflected in the present worldwide enthusiasm for turner sports cars. The contribution of turner cars to the history of britains motor industry far exceeds the 670 or so cars that were built. Turner sports car company limited was a 1950s british sports car manufacturer, that closed in. I have recently visited the online stores of amazon and ebay for turner sports. May 09, 2012 443vte 1961 turner sports car running on a trackday at anglesey full gp circuit. Turners eleague takes esports to the mainstream venturebeat. Oct 20, 20 despite being costly, the car appealed to those who saw the cars being campaigned successfully by the turner works racing team, which operated between 1960 and 1963.

Despite being costly, the car appealed to those who saw the cars being campaigned successfully by the turner works racing team, which operated between 1960 and 1963. Some enjoyed a fair degree of competition success in british and american club events. Geoff fitted a nordec body which looks like the turner mk1. Jack turner stopped his small operation in 1966, apparently due to ill health. The french manufacturer produced many successful rally cars, even after renaults acquisition of the company. Turner sports cars ltd was formed in 1951 when jack turner decided to build his own lightweight sports cars. There will be a fun mix of turner specific and pib race activity for our group to enjoy, including rocker cover races, reunion dinner, rally and special races. The turner sports mk iii was produced in its 1963 configuration for several years, with about 100 cars made. He had been preparing race cars since the 40s, so he had good idea of what would be needed to create a fun road car. Welsh production engineer and motoring enthusiast jack turner was born in. Oct 07, 2017 craig barry is one of the esports true believers at turner sports.

This is a great book of historical sports cars, with lots of information and beautiful pictures. This is the legendry vud 701 ex john e miles 1964 autosport national sports and saloon car championship winner, beating outright all works cars entered. It is thought that something like 800 turners were built. The companys demise may also have been due to the development cost of a completely. Apr 11, 2012 turner sports cars ltd was formed in 1951 when jack turner decided to build his own lightweight sports cars. Whilst not much of the original car is left it was reported to be in brittany. The blog of bob blackman, engine punk, has what he calls the turner imp as the subject on saturday, 9 february 2008. The ex john e miles 1964 autosport national championship winning race car. Before that, company founder john jack henry turner had been an enthusiastic racer. A fiberglass body and simple chassis were used to keep things light and parts were sourced from existing cars to keep.

Best tuner cars to turn into high performance sports cars. Isuzu amigo, pickups, rodeo and trooper, 19811996 by nicholschilton staff 1999, paperback 3. Kit cars manufactured by jack turner 19511966 using a variety of engines including austin a30 and coventry climax turner sports car company limited of wolverhampton. Paul and darry bovas 1959 turner sports mk1 race car. Foreword is by racing driver warwick banks tatty turner, and cover artwork by artist michael turner. I really recommend this for a car person, of just someone who loves the history or simply the art of beautiful cars. As well as complete cars, turners were available in kit form.

The turner sports mkii sports arrived in 1960, and came with a better interior, an optional hardtop and triumph herald suspension in place of the a35 setup previously used. Today, i go over 7 of the best sport sedans you can buy under 30k. Secrets of the sensational sixties sports racers by karl ludvigsen 2005, paperback 4. The executive vice president and chief content officer at turner is one of the people running eleague, the. In 1956, the uprated 948cc unit from the austin a35 was adopted and the model renamed. This fabulous book first published in 2006 is profusely illustrated with well over 250 pictures, the majority of which. The book mg k3 dossier by mike hawke identifies the car as being chassis. This website is dedicated to the memory of jack turner april 01st 1916 march 07th 2011 and the turner sports cars he produced in wolverhampton, england. Fully modified throughout the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s to become one of the fastest modsports cars in the uk. Turner sports cars that were made in wolverhampton will be at bantock housepark for their annual show id like to commend bantock hall once again for. The first turner models were produced in 1954 by a company established by jack turner near wolverhampton. Turner turner 950 0 turner a30 0 turner gt 0 turner sports mk i 0 turner. The executive vice president and chief content officer at turner is one of the people running eleague, the esports competition. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of.

This year i am approaching the 10k mark for items purchased through turners online store. In 1966, the company closed, after the founder had a heart attack. Turner sports cars for sale british car classifieds. If youve come to this book solely because of the name of the author, you probably dont need to be told about her early adult life. And i was amazed to find out the range and quality of products this company supplies all across europe with minimal shipping charges. Today, of the approximately 700 cars made between the advent of the 950 and the end of the mk iii, perhaps 275 still exist. From the first product i purchased from turner i realized this would be my one stop shopping for bmw parts. Jensen motors limited was a british manufacturer of sports cars and commercial vehicles in west bromwich, england. In 1961, as well as the austin and coventry climax engines, other options were introduced, such as the ford 105e 997 cc and 109e 1,340 cc units. Turner will be the official marque at the pib historic races our reunion is sharing the island with the pib race reunion. Oct 22, 2002 this is a great book of historical sports cars, with lots of information and beautiful pictures. Are you interested in partnering with turner motorsport in order to further expand your product catalog.

This is the legendry modsports vud 701 1963 turner mk2 sports car. Explore 841 listings for turner sports cars for sale at best prices. The first complete car was the turner a30 sports, a twoseater also known as the 803 and using an 803 cc austin a30 engine, transmission and suspension. Updated the webpage regarding sales information for the turner sports cars book by peter tutthill updated the webpage regarding club membership details for the turner register carried out general website maintinance and a home page updates. Turner motorsport is the industry leader for bmw parts distribution. This year i am approaching the 10k mark for items purchased through turner s online store. Jack turner designer and businessman, who had moved his. This is a neat reference and a great coffee table book, very informative and very very classy too. Updated home page banner with provisional 2018 uk turner rally and reunion dates. If you own a performance shop, repair facility or are looking to add the turner motorsport product catalog to your existing product line up, please reach out to us. Secrets of the sensational sixties sportsracers by karl ludvigsen 2005, paperback 4. Sold in both turnkey and kit forms, the mkiii ran a ford 1500 four cylinder, triumph spitfire front end, austin healey sprite axle and mga instruments.