Roy Lunn

Did search first and found nothing, Link

RIP.

I sadly didn't recignuze the name, but after reading the linked article I feel bad for not knowing who he was. He seemed like an extraordinary innovator.

Father of the GT40, as I recall - instrumental in the development of the program (please correct anything I have wrong...).

A great man. Sad to hear of his passing.

Not to disrespect,but http://silodrome.com/lola-mk6/ and Eric Broadley (who also passed in May of this year)is who I associate with the GT40.

759NRNG wrote: Not to disrespect,but http://silodrome.com/lola-mk6/ and Eric Broadley (who also passed in May of this year)is who I associate with the GT40.

Oooh, forgot about him.

I might have confused what I thought about Lunn.

He built the original concepts, and maybe it was Lunn who took over management after '64.

I used to be enthralled with the whole Ford vs. Ferrari thing, Carroll vs. Enzo, etc...

It was exiting to see an original cobra Daytona coupe at SEMA a couple years ago, knowing a little of the history....

Lunn's association to the GT-40 is quite impressive by itself but the XJ and AMC Eagle too.

fasted58 wrote: Lunn's association to the GT-40 is quite impressive by itself but the XJ and AMC Eagle too.

First SCCA spec racing series?

I did not recognize the name, but after reading the article I realized he was associated with some of my favorite vehicles. That kind of innovation will surely be missed.

Chesterfield wrote: I did not recognize the name, but after reading the article I realized he was associated with some of my favorite vehicles. That kind of innovation will surely be missed.

Me too! How am I just now hearing about him?

Another plug for the excellent documentary, "The 24 Hour War", about the Ford (GT40) vs Ferrari drama at Le Mans. It's on Amazon Prime.