Description
near concours and fully race ready, Sommerfield Manx engine & box. Very little use since full restoration.
History
one of the last of the Cooper 500's, the mk12 was the final development of the 1954 mk8. This car was sold to a well known Norwegian exponent off the Earl's Court show stand. It subsequently was owned by another Scandanavian national champion before going to ground. Restored in 1990, what use it has had has been very successfull. dry stored for a number of years, it is now race ready and in very attractive condition. The history is largely anecdotal but the car is listed in Doug Nye's book. I regret this sale but have had a change of plans this season, so, the work is done, it just needs a new driver!
Performance Data
Class: F3 500's
Engine
Engine Builder: B Allen
Manufacturer: Sommerfield Manx Norton
Type: 500 sc ohc
Displacement: 500
Horsepower: approx 70
Induction: GP Amal
Heads: Norton / Sommerfield
Block: Norton
Valve Train: Sommerfield
Exhaust: Manx rev cone megaphone
Fuel System
Fuel Tank
Capacity: 4 galls
Fuel Pump: AC mechanical
Fuel Type: methanol
Oil/Water System
Radiator: air cooled
Electrical System
Ignition: BTH magneto
Alternator: none
Battery: none
Data Logger: none
Computer: your fingers
Transmission
Manfacturer: Norton
Type: 4 sp layflat
Gears: 4
Shifter: manual
Trans Cooler: none
Rear End
Manufacturer: Cooper
Type: chain
Ratio: variable
Differential: none
Races: 0 since o/h
Body
Construction: aluminium
Color: mid blue
Paint: celulose
Condition: excellent
original bodywork
Chassis
Type: triangulated frame
Builder: cooper
Material: 18g reynolds round tube
Finish: grey paint
Condition: excellent
Front Suspension: transverse leaf, excellent
Rear Suspension: transverse leaf, excellent
Shocks: adjustable, recent
Brakes: drum front, single disc rear
Steering: rack & pinion
Wheels: Cooper
Tires: Dunlop
Interior
Color/Finish: red
Material: original
Fire System: single extinguisher
Restraints: Titan harness
Guages: chronometric Smiths tacho
Steering Wheel: Cooper
Condition: excellent
Spares
some ratios, spare engine & 5sp box possible but NOT INCLUDED
Formula 3
