1968 Winkelmann Palliser WDB-1 Formula B

Serial Number: tbd Gearbox Number: tbd Logbooks: SCCA Condition: concours Price: $49,900 $46,000 USD Location: Ohio, Midwestern US

Description This very good looking Formula B car has had a complete professional restoration down to the last detail. The comprehensive restoration is documented in the specifications below. Suffice it to say that every part of the car has been made new. The car has a test-time only 180 Hp. Ivey twincam and a spare Ivey twincam, dyno time only, is available for $15,000. The spare also dynoed at around 180 Hp.

History

For those unfamliar with the marque they are known as Pallisers in the UK, where they were manufactured. Bob sold the cars under his name in the States. Ex-Brabham and Lola designed Len Wimhurst was commissioned by Hugh Dibley to design the prototype Formula B car in 1967. Three copies were built in 1968, this being one of them. Understandably, the cars are said to be very similar in layout to the Brabham BT-29/30.

The Palliser/Winkelmann FBs were sold successfully in the States and followed by the WDF-series of Formula Fords, WDF1 in '69, WDF2 in 70, and WDF3 in 72, all very similar, differing primarily in bodywork. The cars were much favored for larger drivers, having generous cockpits. The firm was sold on in 1972 and the cars were produced as "Nomads", with some being sold as Winkelmann WDF6s in the States. A final F2000 car was produced in 1974.

Recent Competition History

Engine

• Lotus twincam 1600cc.
• rebuilt by Jay Ivey
• dynoed at about 180 Hp.
• new Tilton starter and ring gear

Fuel System

• new FuelSafe fuel cell
• new electric fuel pump with aeroquip lines

Oil/Water System

• new radiator, swirl tank, and thermostat housing
• new Aeroquip lines and fittings for all oil lines

Electrical System

• new Hawker energy sealed battery
• new wiring harness, all switches

Gearbox

• Hewland FT-200, fresh
• new bearings
• new Ford clutch slave cylinder and new release bearing

Final Drive

• Hewland, in unit with gearbox
• new U joints, and half shafts

Body

• all new fiberglass body work
• new windscreen, aircraft grade

Chassis

• multitubular spaceframe
• as part of restoration stripped frame, crack checked and tested water tubes
• Dampers: new Koni 8211 series, double adjustable shocks
• Suspension: stripped suspension, magnafluxed all suspension parts, nickel plated suspension, new complete set of rod ends, all new hardware bolts, washers, nylock, and kay nuts
• Front Suspension: new Eibach springs, front 250 lbs, new wheel bearings
• Rear Suspension: new Eibach springs, rear 300 lbs, new wheel bearings
• Steering: new steering solid needle bearing and steering ujoint, Rebuilt steering rack
• Brakes: new Girling brake master cylinders front 5/8 rear, new Girling clutch master cylinder 5/8, new Aeroquip lines and fittings for brakes and clutch, aluminum front and rear Girling racing calipers completely rebuilt, new brake pistons and bleeders, new brake rotors front and rear, new brake pads; Power Pad GD504 front and GD505 rear
• Wheels: new BBS wheels - 10" front, 12" rear, 4 new Avon tires, all new wheel studs

Interior

• new complete fire system, including 5 lb. fire bottle, halon 1211
• new Momo steering wheel
• new Racetech quick release hub
• new TRS 6 point harness system
• new throttle and tach cables
• new RaceTech gauges- oil temp, oil pressure, water temp
• new remote brake bias adjuster

Spares

• tbd