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Generation: C1 Year: 1956 VIN: Race Numbers: 34 Ownership: Goorie's Chevrolet Sponsors: Goorie Chevrolet Drivers: Ed Leavens Status: missing Original Color: White Tires/Wheels: 15x5 Firestone 200 Sports Car Engine: 265/ 240hp Driveline: 3 speed Top: non Interior: red Condition: missing URL: Unique Characteristics: In 2009, The Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame moved to its new Downsview Airport (Toronto) building. Many future contributions to the archives will become available. In time, more Canadian results will be located, lodged and posted. Modifications: windscreen, no top, no roll bar. car was white with red interior. A matching red was painted in the cove. Notes/Race History: Ed was first hired by Gorries Chevrolet of Toronto late in the 1956 racing season. He drove to four firsts and three second place finishes that year. He drove the 1957 full season in a Corvette again for Gorries. Also drove a series of British Leyland cars for Jim Fergusson (imported car dealer). 1957 was the year that he drove at Sebring with Alan Millar who was MG's Canadian sales Manager. The MG won the team award and the car was the winning (class) team car. Registry ID Number: 893 View Original Size  John Wright: Harwood 1956 |