"Chassis
numbers for these first American Coopers remain a mystery, although it
can be noted that in the build records we have for the 1951 Mk Vs, none
of the American orders are white, and nor should it have a red inset
behind the grille. I suspect it has had a wash of white paint to
distinguish it from Eliot Forbes-Robinson’s similar car, also at the
meeting."
"This event was the first West Coast
meeting to feature the F-III class (with an actual race). Bill Breeze
had previously demonstrated a Cooper, and now had delivered a batch.
The “William Breeze Cup”, held concurrently with the 100-mile Del Monte
Trophy Race, was rather recklessly set for 50 miles (20 would be more
realistic). That said, four of six starters finished."
