Photos of David Palmer's cars

Spa 24 Hours24 H de Francorchamps27.7.1975
1818 - Mazda RX-3 - Dutch National Racing TeamMazda RX-3 # - Mazda 2R 982 cc Rotary
Dutch National Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/Alois Matthijssen (NL)Result: did not qualify (Blown engine => unable to complete night practice)
Grid:
Colours: light (+darker)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: David Palmer
Zandvoort TrophyZandvoort Trophy10.8.1975
5454 - Mazda RX-3 - RCVMazda RX-3 # - Mazda 2R 982 cc RotaryDiv.1
RCVClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/Alois Matthijssen (NL)Result: did not finish
Grid: 30th (1:51.500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 09/01/2009Photo by courtesy of: Hans Fohr
Grand Prix BrnoMistrovství Evropy, Grand Prix Brno16.5.1976
1010 - Mazda RX-3 - Smith Kendon Travel SweetsMazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc RotaryDiv.3
Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)Result: did not finish
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/06/2007Photo by courtesy of: Jindřich Cvek and Rudolf Fried
GP NürburgringGrosser Preis der Tourenwagen, Internationales 6-Stunden-Rennen11.7.1976
1111 - Mazda RX-3 - Smith Kendon Travel SweetsMazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc RotaryDiv.3
Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)Result: 27th
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 14/09/2012Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and Vincent Vincent
Spa 24 Hours24 Heures de Francorchamps25.7.1976
2323 - Mazda RX-3 - Smith Kendon Travel SweetsMazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc RotaryDiv.3
Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)/Peter Ochs (D)Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 19th
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
Grand Prix BrnoMistrovství Evropy, Grand Prix Brno5.6.1977
1515 - Mazda RX-5 - Smith Kendon Travel SweetsMazda RX-5 # - Mazda 2R 1308 cc RotaryDiv.4
Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 13th (4:07.830)
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 21/04/2023Photo by courtesy of: Jindřich Cvek, Rudolf Fried and Jiří Svačina
ETCC ZandvoortZandvoort Trophy7.8.1977
1616 - Mazda RX-5 - Smith Kendon Travel SweetsMazda RX-5 # - Mazda 2R 1308 cc RotaryDiv.4
Smith Kendon Travel Sweets (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: John Markey (GB)/David Palmer (GB)Result: 15th
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
GP NürburgringGroßer Preis der Tourenwagen, 4-Stunden-Rennen Europameisterschaftslauf Nürburgring9.7.1978
99 - Mazda RX-3 - RGM-MSC-LangenfeldMazda RX-3 # - Mazda 12A 2R 982 cc RotaryDiv.4
RGM-MSC-Langenfeld (D)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Willibald Graul (D)/David Palmer (GB)Result: - did not finish
Grid:
Colours: black
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/09/2018Photo by courtesy of: Hartmut Schulz
Spa 24 Hours24 H/U Spa-Francorchamps, Grand Prix du Millenaire de Liege27.7.1980
5353 - Mazda RX-7 - T.W.R. Mazda Motul TeamMazda RX-7 - Mazda 2R 1146 cc Rotaryser.T2.5
T.W.R. Mazda Motul Team (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Bernard de Dryver (B)/Yojiro Terada (J)/David Palmer (GB)/Derek Bell (GB)Result: 22nd
Grid: 32nd (3:03.910)
Colours: white/red (+black)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 01/01/2023Photo by courtesy of: Gérard Bovy
Grand Prix BrnoMistrovství Evropy, Grand Prix Brno13.6.1982
3636 - Mazda RX-7 - Regards Motor Race ConsultantsMazda RX-7 # - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryDiv.2
Regards Motor Race Consultants (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)Result: did not start (Brakes)
Grid:
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 11/06/2007Photo by courtesy of: Rudolf Fried
Spa 24 Hours24 Heures de Francorchamps1.8.1982
4949 - Mazda RX-7 - Mann’s GarageMazda RX-7 # - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryDiv.2
Mann’s Garage (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)/Roy Baker (GB)Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 25th (3:00.170)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/07/2013Photo by courtesy of: Le Mans Models
Brands Hatch 1000 KilometresShell Oils 1000 Kilometres17.10.1982
6060 - Mazda RX-7 - Manns GarageMazda RX-7 # - Mazda 2R 1146 cc RotaryIMSA GTU
Manns Garage (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)Result: did not finish (Spin)
Grid: 33rd (1:54.010)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/01/2017Photo by courtesy of: Jeff Davis
Daytona 24 HoursSilver Anniversary Edition 24 Hr. Pepsi Challenge Daytona6.2.1983
7777 - Mazda GTP (Rosemont) - Z & W EnterprisesMazda GTP # (Rosemont) - Mazda 1300 cc RotaryGTP
Z & W Enterprises (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walt Bohren (USA)/Pierre Honegger (USA)/David Palmer (GB)Result: 8th
Grid: 32nd (1:59.656)
Colours: white/dark blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/02/2023Photo by courtesy of: David Palmer
Monza 1000 KilometresTrofeo Filippo Caracciolo10.4.1983
5151 - Harrier RX83C Mazda - Manns RacingHarrier RX83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc RotaryC Junior
Manns RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/Roy Baker (GB)
listed, never drove:
David Palmer (GB)
Result: did not finish (Rotor)
Grid: 15th (2:00.490)
Colours: red (+blue/white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 24/04/2019Photo by courtesy of: Faustino Mattei
Silverstone 1000 KilometresGrand Prix International 1000 Kms8.5.1983
6262 - Harrier RX83C Mazda - Manns RacingHarrier RX83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc RotaryC Junior
Manns RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/Roy Baker (GB)
did not practice:
Les Blackburn (GB)
Result: did not start (Rotor seals)
Grid: 29th (1:43.960)
Colours: red
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 14/09/2004Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans19.6.1983
6262 - Harrier RX83C Mazda - Manns RacingHarrier RX83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc RotaryC Junior
Manns RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/Pierre Honegger (USA)/Roy Baker (GB)
listed, never drove:
Les Blackburn (GB)
Result: did not qualify
Grid: (4:33.300)
Colours: red
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans and hoslotfrance
Spa 1000 KilometresChampionnat du Monde d'Endurance Spa-Francorchamps4.9.1983
6262 - Harrier RX83C Mazda - Manns RacingHarrier RX83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc RotaryC Junior
Manns RacingClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Roy Baker (GB)/David Palmer (GB)
listed, never drove:
Les Blackburn (GB)
Result: 14th 1st in C Junior
Grid: 22nd (2:43.120)
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 22/06/2014Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman, Bob Vandenholt and Thierry Périlleux
Tourist TrophyCanon RAC Tourist Trophy11.9.1983
5757 - Mazda RX-7 - Hamish IrvineMazda RX-7 - Mazda 13B 2R 1142 cc RotaryDiv.2
Hamish IrvineClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Hamish Irvine (GB)/David Palmer (GB)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 26th (1:43.080)
Colours: red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 23/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Thundersports Oulton ParkThundersports Oulton Park2.9.1984
3737 - Harrier RX83C Mazda - Manns RacingHarrier RX83C # - Mazda 13B 2R 1308 cc RotaryClass A
Manns Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Les Blackburn (GB)/David Palmer (GB)Result: 12th
Grid: 13th (1:23.400)
Colours: black/white
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 30/10/2023Photo by courtesy of: Chris Higginbotham
Donington 500 KilometresDonington 5005.5.1985
5050 - Mazda RX-7 - Jeff Williamson RallyingMazda RX-7 - Mazda 13B 2R 2292 cc RotaryDiv.2
Jeff Williamson RallyingClosed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Chuck Nicholson (GB)David Palmer (GB)
listed, never drove:
David Sears (GB)
Result: 22nd
Grid: 28th (1:26.250)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 23/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans1.6.1986
9797 - Tiga GC285 Ford Turbo #294 - Roy Baker Racing TigaTiga GC285 #294 - Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1778 cc 1xGarrettC2
Roy Baker Racing Tiga (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mike Allison (USA)/Val Musetti (GB)/Tom Frank (USA)
listed, never drove:
Jeremy Rossiter (GB), David Palmer (GB), John Sheldon (GB)
Result: did not finish (Piston)
Grid: 46th (3:59.600)
Colours: orange
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 02/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Banks
Thundersports Brands HatchShell Oils British Grand Prix13.7.1986
1414 - Ginetta G29 Mazda #01 - Hawaiian Tropic Team GinettaGinetta G29 #01 - Mazda 13B 2400 cc RotaryClass A
Hawaiian Tropic Team Ginetta (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Palmer (GB)/John Markey (GB)Result: did not finish
Grid: 19th (1:34.850)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Simon Wright
Thundersports BirminghamHalfords Birmingham Super Prix25.8.1986
1414 - Ginetta G29 Mazda #01 - Hawaiian Tropic Team GinettaGinetta G29 #01 - Mazda 13B 2400 cc RotaryClass A
Hawaiian Tropic Team Ginetta (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mark Hales (GB)/John Markey (GB)
listed, never drove:
David Palmer (GB)
Result: did not start
Grid: 19th (1:39.370)
Colours: white (+orange)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 02/06/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson