Andrew McCracken (SA)
Swallow Doretti
1954 model - Commission #
1170
Doretti No.1170 was shipped from the UK to Australia in 1983
where
it was restored from the ground up with tarmac
rallying in mind.
Under its previous owner, Joe Caudo, it successfully competed in the
Targa Tasmania and Classic Adelaide
events, winning its class and category in each.
Fitted with a 2100cc engine, close ratio 4-speed gearbox with
overdrive, later Triumph
disc front brakes,
a limited slip differential, Lacarra steering wheel and chrome wire wheels.
