I have always thought they were great. Simply because they were built.
Then when you think about why they were built you realise how special they were.
The first time I saw a real one it was the Mimack car. Before it had nice paint. I spent ages looking at it. I couldn't believe I was seeing the real thing at last.
But the greatest impression made on me was when I first saw one on the move. Ian Franklin's blue 'Bird driving into SPR at the Nats one year.
I heard someone in the stands shout "Superbird!" and at first all I could see was the roof and the top of the wing moving along. Then it came out from behind The Barn.
I thought it looked simply the most elegant car I had ever seen. Like a luxury yacht just gliding along.
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