Photos of Bob Drake's cars

Sebring 12 HoursThe Florida International Twelve Hour Grand Prix of Endurance13.3.1955
1111 - Ferrari 375 MM #0362AM - Tony ParravanoFerrari 375 MM #0362AM - Ferrari V12/60° 2v SOHC 4500 cc N/AS5.0
Tony Parravano (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack McAfee (USA)/Bob Drake (USA)Result: did not finish (Fuel fire)
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/04/2012Photo by courtesy of: Louis Galanos and Howard Wolery
Torrey Pines 1 Hour - Sports +1500 cc7th Torrey Pines Road Races15.1.1956
185185 - Maserati 300S #3058 - Tony ParravanoMaserati 300S #3058 - Maserati L6 2v DOHC 2991 cc N/ADM
Tony Parravano (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Masten Gregory (USA)
listed, never drove:
Bob Drake (USA)
Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: red (+white/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Robert Engberg (TAM'S) Tam's Old Race Car Site
Preliminary San Diego - Classes: BM+CM+DM+EMFiesta Del Pacifico Road Races at San Diego21.7.1956
149149 - Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta #0004M - Frank ArcieroFerrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta #0004M - Ferrari no.0002M V12/60° 2v SOHC 2000 cc N/AEM
Frank Arciero (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)Result: 7th 1st in EM
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
San Diego - Sports over 1500 ccFiesta Del Pacifico Road Races at San Diego22.7.1956
149149 - Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta #0004M - Frank ArcieroFerrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta #0004M - Ferrari no.0002M V12/60° 2v SOHC 2000 cc N/AEM
Frank Arciero (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)Result: 9th 1st in EM
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 18/02/2024Photo by courtesy of: Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Sacramento - Modified over 1500 cc2nd Annual Sacramento Sports Car Road Races30.9.1956
5151 - Aston Martin DB3SAston Martin DB3S # - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC N/ADM
(USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)Result: did not finish (Overheating)
Grid:
Colours: light
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/06/2022Photo by courtesy of: Ron Keil Tam's Old Race Car Site
Paramount Ranch - Sports 1500 ccThird Running Paramount Ranch Sports Car Road Races10.3.1957
249249 - Cooper T39 Climax - Joe LubinCooper T39 # - Climax N/AFM
Joe Lubin (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Bob Norton Tam's Old Race Car Site
Sebring 12 Hours12-Hour Florida International Grand Prix of Endurance for The Amoco Trophy23.3.1957
3535 - AC Ace Bristol #BEX 183 - A.C. Car CompanyAC Ace #BEX 183 - Bristol L6 2v OHV 1971 cc N/AS2.0
A.C. Car Company (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Joseph Hap Dressel (USA)/Don Cullen (USA)/William F. Woodbury (USA)
listed, never drove:
W. Ken Richardson (GB), Bob Drake (USA)
Result: 22nd
Grid:
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/02/2011Photo by courtesy of: Tim Isles
Paramount Ranch - Sports over 1500 ccFourth Running Paramount Ranch Road Races16.6.1957
211211 - Aston Martin DB3S - Joe LubinAston Martin DB3S # - Aston Martin L6 2v DOHC 2922 cc N/ADM
Joe Lubin (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)
listed, never drove:
Richie Ginther (USA)
Result: 3rd 1st in DM
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Bob Norton Tam's Old Race Car Site
USAC Road Racing Championship PomonaFirst Annual Examiner International Grand Prix Road Races Romona8.3.1959
4949 - Cooper Sports Climax - Joe LubinCooper # - Climax 1466 cc N/A2000
Joe Lubin (USA)Open bodywork
-
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)Result: 14th
Grid: 26th (1:25.1700) - 29th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: George Robitschek Tam's Old Race Car Site
Pomona - Classes: BM+CM+DM+EM+FM6.3.1960
4949 - Maserati Tipo 61 #2452 - Joe LubinMaserati Tipo 61 #2452 - Maserati no:2452 L4 2v DOHC 2890 cc N/ADM
Joe Lubin (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine, brakes)
Grid:
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Bob Norton Tam's Old Race Car Site
USAC Road Racing Championship RiversideInternational Grand Prix Sports Car Road Race Riverside3.4.1960
4949 - Maserati Tipo 61 #2452 - Joe LubinMaserati Tipo 61 #2452 - Maserati no:2452 L4 2v DOHC 2890 cc N/ADM
Joe Lubin (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 1st (2:05.2400)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Pete Vanlaw Tam's Old Race Car Site
Santa Barbara - Modified29.5.1960
4949 - Maserati Tipo 61 #2452 - Joe LubinMaserati Tipo 61 #2452 - Maserati no:2452 L4 2v DOHC 2890 cc N/ADM
Joe Lubin (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 4th
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Bob Norton Tam's Old Race Car Site
Grand Prix Riverside 200 MilesThe Grand Prix For Sports Cars And Southern California Amateur Sports Car Championships16.10.1960
7070 - Ol'Yaller Mk II Buick - Max BalchowskyOl'Yaller Mk II # - Buick 5500 cc N/AO2L
Max Balchowsky (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: (2:07.8100)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/09/2003Photo by courtesy of: Don Dean Sheffield
Pomona - Modified - Classes B, C, D, E & FPomona Sports Car Races9.7.1961
7070 - Ol'Yaller Mk IV - Max BalchowskyOl'Yaller Mk IV # - 5500 cc N/ABM
Max Balchowsky (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)
listed, never drove:
Max Balchowsky (USA)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid:
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Tam McPartland Tam's Old Race Car Site
Grand Prix Riverside 200 MilesGrand Prix for Sports Cars Riverside15.10.1961
7070 - Ol'Yaller Mk III Buick - Haskell WexlerOl'Yaller Mk III # - Buick 5500 cc N/AO2L
Haskell Wexler (USA)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)Result: 5th
Grid: 12th (2:07.3000)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Tam McPartland Tam's Old Race Car Site
USAC Road Racing Championship Laguna SecaInternational Pacific Grand Prix Sports Car Races22.10.1961
180180 - Cooper Monaco - VonHousens MotorsCooper Monaco T49 # - 1960 cc N/AU2L
VonHousens Motors (USA)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Drake (USA)
listed, never drove:
George Grinzewitsch (USA)
Result: 13th - Heat 1: 16th ; Heat 2: 15th
Grid: 24th (1:22.9000)
Colours: yellow
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/02/2007Photo by courtesy of: Tam McPartland Tam's Old Race Car Site