Description
This is one of the finest 51's in the country today. This package includes the original Renault transmission as well as the original Armstrong shocks that I will include with the car. I purchased this car in 1995 after it had gone through a minor restoration. It had been raced with the SCCA prior to this but I have no earlier history. I relocated out of the country shortly thereafter and had it professionally prepped and stored. I returned in 2000 and began participating with it in 2002 after installing a hewland transmission and going through the car. It was completely restored in 2005/2006 taking it down to the bare frame and performing an extraordinary rebuild. Engine work was completed by MWE and Taylor has done all of the transmission work. It was again refreshed in 2007/2008 with new fuel cell by Fuelsafe, 6 point belts by OMP and the list goes on. I have competed in only 17 events (usually 2-3 per year) since 2002 with the last event in August 2008 at NJMP. It has been a consistent trophy winner at the Road and Track Concours d'Elegance held each year in conjunction with the Kohler/Brian Redman event each July at Road America. This car has been meticulously maintained and extremely reliable and always well received by every vintage organization in which it has participated. This car was built using Monoposto regulations and specs.
History
Believe to have raced with the SCCA on the West coast prior to 1995. Purchased in 1995 after a minor restoration. Freshened and raced in vintage events beginning in 2002. Ground up restoration in 2005. 2007 updated all safety elements and rebuilt engine and trans prior to 2007/08 season
Recent Competition History
Consistent award winner at Road and Track Concours d' elegance held at Elkart Lake.
Performance Data
Class: FF
Weight: 950 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: MWE
Manufacturer: Ford Kent
Type: Formula Ford
Displacement: 1600
Horsepower: 105
Induction: Weber
Crankshaft: steel
Exhaust: Hi Tech custom with Jet Hot coating
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
Age: 2 years
Fuel Pump: mechanical
Fuel Type: 110
Oil/Water System
Radiator: water
Water Rad Location: front
Oil Cooler: external
Oil Cooler Location: right side of engine
Electrical System
Ignition: bosch points
Transmission
Manfacturer: Hewland
Type: HP-9
Gears: 4 forward and reverse
Shifter: right side
Rear End
Type: Donut
Body
Construction: Fiberglass
Color: Lotus livery Green/yellow
Condition: excellant
Chassis
Builder: AM 121
Material: steel
Finish: painted
Front Suspension: Double wishbone with coil springs/Koni shocks
Rear Suspension: Double wishbone with coil springs/Koni shocks
Shocks: 2006 Koni 8211 steel
Brakes: 4 wheel disc
Wheels: Steel
Tires: Dunlop 9092 formula ford spec. Front 135/13,rear 165/13
Interior
Fire System: yes
Restraints: 2006 OMP 6 point
Guages: Smiths oil, water,tach
Steering Wheel: Lotus leather wrapped show, OMP for race usage
