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Clan Crusader
Manufactured:1971-74
Driver:John Blades - biography
Engine: 998cc Carter Imp
Configuration: rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
Class: Modified Sports cars up to 1150cc
Date taken: 1973 at Chicane, Croft
Image Copyright: Eddie Falkous
Clan crusaders were manufactured between 1971 and 1974 a few miles up the A1(M) from Croft, at Washington Co. Durham, just a stones throw from the present day Nissan plant at Sunderland. Three hundred and fifty Clans were built originally with a further 125 made in Ireland between 1982 and 87. Twenty-five, Clan Clovers, Fiat twin-cam models, were also built in the mid 80's. This car was part of the Clan's works team (racing and rallying) with Johnnie Blades driving the Modsports car.
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Clan Crusader
Manufactured: 1971-74
Driver: Kenny Allen
Engine: Imp 1147cc
Configuration: rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
Car: Clan Crusader
Class: Modified Sports cars up to 1150cc
Date taken: September 1975 at Chicane, Croft
Kenny Allan's Clan Crusader and Andy Smith's Lotus Elan formed one of the best turned out teams in any class of motor racing. With matching custom paintwork and extremely rapid cars they were a dominant force in the two smaller classes.
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