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1954 Cooper Mk VIII Formula 3/500 - SOLD
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Description:
Totally restored 1990-95. The goal was to have a reliable car in excellent mechanical order still in full
compliance with FIA app K. From 1996 the car has been raced nationally in Sweden and Internationally in Luxemborg
and the UK. Currently the car is race ready and comes with all necessary FIA documentation.
History
This car is very well known in Scandinavia. Its line of owners is known from 1954 to approx. 1970. It was found
by the present owner in 1986. The history of the car is well documented from its early day as it was raced by
the elite of that era. Some of the previous owners have been interviewed providing interesting history on the car.
The restoration is fully documented listing every layer of paint on the body, every modification done from original
etc, both written and photographic.
Competition History
From the 96 season the car has been raced mostly in Sweden by the owner. All these races are fully documented.
This car was also raced in the Goodwood Motor Circuit Revival 1998 and 99. These two occations are covered
by the media and the car is seen in the magizines MotorSport Nov. 98 and Classic & Sports Car Nov. 99 and on
the official video from the 98 event where the car was in 5th place.
Engine
- JAP one cylinder 500 cc speedway engine
- all modifications to run F3/500; steel conrod, modified crankshaft, cylinder w/aluminum fins
- equipped w/SEM magnet
- Amal dirt track carb
- original fuel tank w/manufacturers plate & dents and scratches from a documented crash in its early days
- runs on Methanol
- lubrication is by 'total loss' system
- there is no electrical system except for the magnet
- all aluminum
- painted in Scandinavian colors
- steel tube of famous Cooper design
- LEDA
- lower wishbone, transverse leaf spring
- lower wishbone, transverse leaf spring
- rack and pinion
- outtboard drum brakes all around
- Cooper type cast wheels w/Dunlop racing tyres
- approx 500 lbs.
- Chronometric Smiths rev counter
- new Cooper type steering wheel
- a spares package is available at extra cost
