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Title: Ever heard of John Dodd ?
Post by: Phil L on 25 June 2015, 22:32:31
Be honest...

I came across his name in around 1976 (from memory) and his exploits have stuck in my head ever since.  Last year I finally met him & his creation at Dunsfold Aerodrome at an event.  Any ideas ? 

No, check this out:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTviUXapYGY

Really interesting guy and what a machine...
Title: Re: Ever heard of John Dodd ?
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 25 June 2015, 22:45:39
I remember a story about somebody on the Autobahn doing around 150mph when a car with a RR grill flashed to overtake him then accelerated past him

He wrote to RR asking if he could have one and that's how RR eventually took him to court and he was banned from using it with the grill on

John Dodd "The Beast" on Top Gear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxMxFE37Sxw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxMxFE37Sxw) presented by Steve Berry
Title: Re: Ever heard of John Dodd ?
Post by: Phil L on 25 June 2015, 22:49:55
Yep.  He's over in Spain now & runs an Auto gearbox business.  He gets invited to events back in the UK infrequently and creates a stir wherever he goes. 
Title: Re: Ever heard of John Dodd ?
Post by: Steve B on 25 June 2015, 23:06:07
Is this Him  :P :P

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/70807181/Judge-John-Deed-008.jpg)

Title: Re: Ever heard of John Dodd ?
Post by: Phil L on 25 June 2015, 23:10:26
He drove an RS2000 didn't he ?  ;D
Title: Re: Ever heard of John Dodd ?
Post by: flyer 0712 on 25 June 2015, 23:27:08
Stupid old me.....I thought it was Kens brother  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Ever heard of John Dodd ?
Post by: minifreek on 26 June 2015, 07:38:54
I seem to remember this car being built back in the 80's, in 1 of the custom car magazines. It might have been either Custom Car itself or Street Machine .... ?

I also seem to remember saying to myself, I bet it goes like stink but its oppsing ugly as sin LOL
Title: Re: Ever heard of John Dodd ?
Post by: Phil L on 27 June 2015, 18:32:25
May '81 Street Machine to be precise.  I also note the car was originally built in 1973 but caught fire & then rebuilt to what we see now.