Photos of Mike Franey's cars

Circuito del MugelloTrofeo Frescobaldi Mugello23.7.1967
1515 - Austin-Healey Sprite #ST400Austin-Healey Sprite #ST400 - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1350 cc N/AP2.0
(GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Wheeler (GB)/Mike Franey (GB)Result: 34th - did not finish
Grid:
Colours: dark green (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/08/2012Photo by courtesy of: John Phillips
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC-1000 km-Rennen auf dem Nürburgring19.5.1968
5252 - Austin-Healey Sprite #ST400 - Team CoburnAustin-Healey Sprite #ST400 - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 1300 cc N/AP1.6
Team Coburn (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Wheeler (GB)/Max Mosley (GB)
listed, never drove:
Mike Franey (GB)
Result: did not start (Broken con-rod in practice)
Grid:
Colours: dark green (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/08/2012Photo by courtesy of: John Phillips
Mugello Grand PrixGran Premio de Mugello28.7.1968
4040 - Austin-Healey Sprite #ST400 - Team CoburnAustin-Healey Sprite #ST400 - BMC A series L4 2v OHV 999 cc N/AP1.0
Team Coburn (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Wheeler (GB)/Mike Franey (GB)Result: did not finish (Off course => suspension)
Grid:
Colours: dark green (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/08/2012Photo by courtesy of: John Phillips
Nürburgring 500 KilometresADAC 500 km Rennen für Automobile bis 1600 auf dem Nürburgring4.9.1968
3838 - Austin-Healey Sprite #ST400 - Team CoburnAustin-Healey Sprite #ST400 - BMC A series L4 2v OHV N/AP1.0
Team Coburn (GB)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Wheeler (GB)/Mike Franey (GB)Result: 3rd in P1.0
Grid:
Colours: dark (+light)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/09/2021Photo by courtesy of: Klaus Tweddell
Mugello Grand Prix16th Gran Premio Mugello20.7.1969
5858 - Austin-Healey Sprite #ST400 - Jack WheelerAustin-Healey Sprite #ST400 - BMC A series L4 2v OHV N/AP1.0
Jack Wheeler (GB)Open bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Jack Wheeler (GB)/Mike Franey (GB)Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 54th
Colours: dark green
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/08/2012Photo by courtesy of: John Phillips
Paris 1000 Kilometres1000 Km de Paris12.10.1969
2525 - Chevron B8 BMW #CH-DBE-84Chevron B8 #CH-DBE-84 - BMW L4 1991 cc N/AS
(GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Guy Edwards (GB)/Mike Franey (GB)Result: did not finish
Grid: 18th - 20th fastest qualifier
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/01/2023Photo by courtesy of: Adolphe Conrath
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresADAC 1000 km-Rennen und Formel Super-Vau Rennen Nürburgring30.5.1971
5353 - Lola T212 Ford #HU30 - Minilite Ltd.Lola T212 #HU30 - Ford Cosworth FVA L4 4v DOHC 1600 cc N/AP1.6
Minilite Ltd. (GB)Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Guy Edwards (GB)/Mike Franey (GB)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 23rd (9:23.500)
Colours: brown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 14/08/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
Nürburgring 6 HoursGrosser Preis der Tourenwagen9.7.1972
4848 - Ford Escort RS 1600 - Sony Racing TeamFord Escort I RS 1600 # - Ford Cosworth BDA L4 4v DOHC 1950 cc N/ADiv.2
Sony Racing Team (NL)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Driven by: Han Akersloot (NL)/Tom Walkinshaw (GB)
listed, never drove:
Mike Franey (GB)
Result: did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid: 12th (9:17.000)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 13/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and H-J Roegler
Silverstone 6 HoursKosset World Manufacturers 6 Hours Silverstone15.5.1977
3535 - Porsche Carrera RSR #911 460 9075 - Chandler Ibec International - Team LloydsPorsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #911 460 9075 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc N/AGr.5
Chandler Ibec International - Team Lloyds (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mike Franey (GB)/Ian Bracey (GB)Result: 11th
Grid: 13th (1:40.420)
Colours: white (+red/green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 07/09/2014Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
Brands Hatch 6 HoursWorld Championship of Makes, Six-Hour Endurance Race Brands Hatch25.9.1977
2525 - Porsche Carrera RSR #911 460 9075 - Bucks International HauliersPorsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 #911 460 9075 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2994 cc N/AGT
Bucks International Hauliers (GB)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mike Franey (GB)/Barrie Williams (GB)Result: 7th
Grid: 17th (1:40.690)
Colours: white (+red/green)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/04/2011Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee
Silverstone 6 HoursSilverstone World Manufacturers 6 Hours14.5.1978
1717 - Porsche 935 #930 670 0540 - Klaus DreesPorsche 935 #930 670 0540 - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2900 cc TurboGr.5
Klaus Drees (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Mike Franey (GB)/Klaus Drees (D)Result: 14th
Grid: 14th (1:30.590)
Colours: blue (+red/white)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 04/06/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ian Ward and Julian Roberts
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans11.6.1978
4646 - Porsche 935/77A #930 890 0022 - Porsche Kremer RacingPorsche 935/77A #930 890 0022 - Porsche 930/72; no:698 0031 F6 2v SOHC 2992 cc TurboGr.5+2.0
Porsche Kremer Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Martin Raymond (GB)/"Steve" (B)/Mike Franey (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 20th (3:54.800)
Colours: orange (+blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/01/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman