1964 Matchless Rickman Metisse G50
In the Webb’s catalogue it gives a nice little description about the G50’s racing capablities back in the day. “Competing
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SpeedCraft Enterprises
Otto Linton since 1944
Otto’s Race Cars
In Memoriam: Otto Linton May 12th 1917 till Jan 3 2018
Otto Linton was born in Vienna, Austria during the First World War. He studied engineering at the University of Vienna
Motorcycles
The Siata – Ducati Connection – “Cucciolo”
Siata began production of these “Cucciolo” (puppy) engines at their rebuilt factory in 1944. A number of bicycle manufacturers purchased these motors in bulk and began fitting them into their frames. The “Cucciolo” engine is considered the first “new” automotive development in post war Italy.
Cars
Porsche 356 A/4 Le Mans 1956
The 1956 24 hours of LeMans was the 24th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 28 and 29 1956.
Projects
Works in process
Otto Linton’s MG J4
I have traced the history of Otto’s MG J4 from the factory through the current owner, Otto raced this car
DuPont Model G “LeMans” – The Speed Craft Special
The DuPont Car Company was founded during the first world war by E. Paul DuPont. The first car debuted at
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Abarth – Simca 1300 Bialbero
Abarth is an Italian racing car maker founded by Austrian-Italian Karl (Carlo) Abarth in Turin in 1949. Otto remembers him as a flat track Motorcycle racer in Austria before the war.
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Otto Linton’s MG J4
I have traced the history of Otto’s MG J4 from the factory through the current owner, Otto raced this car
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The Pauley-Vogt Indianapolis car driven by Red Byron
I have traced the history of this Duesenberg from Auggie’s shop till its last attempt to run in the 1948 Indianapolis
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Otto Linton’s OSCA MT4 #1114
I have extensive history on this car. Otto picked this car up at the port for Kimberly in 1952, it
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Otto Linton’s OSCA 750s
This car could not be beat in the H-Mod class. The car was sent to Otto as a factory racer,
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Otto Linton’s OSCA #1178
I have good records of this car which won the Index at Sebring.
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