Aldin “Red” LeGrand started out building a formula race car for himself and three friends in the late 1950s. The car was so successful in competition, Red started a business designing and building race cars. The first production car was the MK1 which was completed in 1963. It was extremely light (440 lbs.) and small. The powerplant was a 76hp air-cooled BMW 700 engine. The MK1 was so successful that it was often made to run in a faster class than it was designed for. Red designed at least fifteen different race cars in his career. The total number of cars he produced is about 200. The car before you is an MK12 Super Vee. It was the only MK12 produced by LeGrand. Powered by a 175hp Volkswagen engine with a top speed of 160 mph, it was a fast car that did not go into production. This car was generously donated to the Museum by Brian Crombie.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Le Grand Race Cars
Country of Origin: USA
Drivetrain Configuration: Mid engine, rear wheel drive
Engine: 4 cylinder, air-cooled, 2825cc, (originally, the motors were limited to 1600cc), 175hp
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Top Speed: 160 mph
Year of Production: 1971
Number Produced: 1
Original Cost: ____
A Note About the Display of Our Collection
Thank you for viewing our collection online! Please note that our collection contains over 330 cars and motorcycles though we only have room to display approximately 150 at a time. Therefore, the item you are viewing may not be on display when you visit the museum in person.
