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Title: 65 identification
Post by: gjz30075 on August 04, 2021, 08:00:26 AM

I have this picture of a Lotus Elan but I'm also interested in the 65, or maybe 66 with R model window, in the background. The pic was taken at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in the mid '70s. I believe the plate that says ST 350 is a Wisconsin plate.

Could anyone i.d. the car with maybe an owner or Shelby VIN?

Title: Re: 65 identification
Post by: Coralsnake on August 04, 2021, 09:05:21 AM

I don't believe that is a Wisconsin plate.

Title: Re: 65 identification
Post by: gjz30075 on August 04, 2021, 09:18:36 AM

Hmm, I think you're right. It might the 1976 Illinois Bicentennial plate

Title: Re: 65 identification
Post by: honker on August 04, 2021, 09:23:42 AM

My thought on the plate as well, is that a California Special with lettering on the LR fender, behind the GT350 ?

Title: Re: 65 identification
Post by: ChicagoChris on August 04, 2021, 03:15:58 PM

Given the silo in the background this may have been taken at the Meadowdale Racetrack outside of Chicago.

Title: Re: 65 identification
Post by: gjz30075 on August 04, 2021, 03:51:24 PM

Meadowdale closed in 69. I'm certain this photo was taken in 1976. Blackhawk also has a silo.

Title: Re: 65 identification
Post by: Coralsnake on August 04, 2021, 05:14:05 PM

I think you have it now

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