1964 Mercury GT Sports Racer
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Serial Number: tbd Logbooks: U.S. road registered Condition: very good Price: Location: Northeastern U.S. |
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DescriptionThis Mercury GT is one of three known survivors. It has a square tube semi-monocoque frame with a body that is similar in appearance to a Lotus 23C. The car has substantially engineered running gear. The uprights are massive alloy fabrications with alloy hubbed discs, Girling alloy calipers and alloy adjustable KONIs. The front suspension is unequal A-arm with sway bar hung from a solid alloy bulkhead. Rear suspension is similar to a Brabham BT8, a radius rod arrangement with parallel lower links. Wheels are MRE/Brabham Magnesium fitted with Dunlop treaded racing tires. A fuel cell is located in the left monocoque sponson, a battery in the right sponson. The fire system fits in the covered area under the knees.The car has undergone a complete restoration and is very handsome. As part of the restoration the chassis was completely stripped and repainted and new alloy panels fitted. New rear uprights were replicated. The bodywork was restored and repainted BRG. The car was assembled using AN hardware. All bearings are new. Running lights are fitted, the car is street legal, and is road registered. |
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Only 3 body-frame combinations are known to exist today. These are true Mercury GT sportsracers and they have a highly successful and competitive history in club and international events. Successes include sprints with Sydney Allard and Mickey Thompson 6th overall 1st in class in 1963, numerous RIAC road races, and wins at the Prescott Hill Climb.
