National novelties: Thundersaloon Carlton and Ligier JS2-R

Every week, there is a huge variety of cars racing in UK national events. Here are three particularly interesting machines that were in action at Thruxton

Carlton's comeback: Duke's new steed

The Dave Cook-built Vauxhall Carlton TS6000 in which John Cleland and Vince Woodman won Thundersaloon races in 1987 and the 1988 title, is back on track with proud new owner Neil Duke.

PLUS: The saloons that thundered to short-lived success

Last raced six years ago by the late Pete Stevens – whose brother ‘Nudge’ was at Thruxton last weekend to witness the car return to action with the Classic Sports Car Club – the 5.7-litre Chevrolet V8-powered monster was recommissioned by Steve Mole but, needing wheels among a new parts inventory, arrived following only a short Brands Hatch shakedown.

Ford Anglia-BDG graduate Duke will acclimatise properly before the next month’s Special Saloons & Modsports races at Brands.

New car: Ligier JS2-R debuts

Source: Autosport