1959 Autosud Formula Junior Spec Sheet

1959 Autosud Formula Junior

Serial Number: 0012
Logbooks: FIA Identity form
Condition: good
Price: $22,000 USD
Location: France

Description

This car was aquired by the owner in 1983 in Italy, had a complete restoration in early 1984 and was raced by the owner until 1992. To obtain the FIA Identity form for historic racing, a few details had to be changed. The original parts are available.

After a complete engine rebuild in 1992 in Italy, the car was only raced for 2 hours during a private event on the Ferrari circuit in Mugello, Italy. Since this time, the engine has been started every month for 10-15 minutes.

History

The Formula Junior was initiated by Count Giovanni Lurani in the late 50's. The cars had to weigh at least 400kg and be made up from mechanical parts of Italian street cars. Autosud was aproject of a Italian prince. The construction was quite revolutionary, FIAT 1100cc engine in the front, FIAT 600 gearbox in the back, turned over 180 degrees to obtai independent rear suspension. In the middle of the car, left and right from the driver, two fuel reservoirs. This setup made the weight evenly distributed. IRS was not common in 1959 most of the Formula Junior's had live axles. This one was raced in hillclimb competitions, but was not fast enough. The chassis construction was too solid and the car too heavy. The Italian prince lost his interest in building race cars, 3 cars were built this car is number 2 and the only one in running condition.

Recent Competition History

This car was last competed with in 1993 at Mugello, a complete competion list is available upon request.

Engine

FIAT 1100cc
rebuilt June 1992 by Delio Galassi in Italy

Fuel System

the 2 original fuel reservoirs have been replaced by one in the back of the car.

Oil/Water System

front water radiator, electrical water pump
external oil filter

Electrical System

12V system, new battery, master switch

Gearbox

FIAT 600, Type 100G, 4 speed and reverse
a complete gearbox with short ratio 8/43 is included with the spare parts

Final Drive

Fiat

Body

Aluminium
Red

Chassis

ladder type tubular frame, restored in 1984
Dampers: telescopic
Front Suspension: independent wishbones with coil springs
Rear Suspension: independent wishbones with coil springs
Steering: rack and pinion
Brakes: outboard drums, adjustable pressure system
Wheels: one set Borani 14" knock on wire spoke, with adapters, one set steel, 13" frnt, 14" rear
Weight: 480Kg

Interior

full instrumentation, fire extinguisher
6 point safety harness

Spares

engine block
crank shaft
clutch plate
set of carb jets
complete gearbox and parts
oil cooler
gaskets and bearings
original fuel reservoirs
ignition and carb adjusting tools

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