Description:

The roots of English dominance in formula car design and manufacture can be traced to the
500cc Motor Club and the rebirth of post-war motor racing. The mid-engined Coopers
were dominant in the formula and this example carries on the tradition. The object of a complete
restoration over 5 years which was completed in 1995 the car has distinguished itself since.
In the course of the restoration it was completely stripped down, the chassis beadblasted,
welded, and stove enamelled. New 18G alloy bodywork and tanks were made and a rollover bar built in.
New wishbones were made and the springs reset and treated with chemi-black and new adjustable gas shocks
fitted. The original wheels were fitted with new Dunlop racing tyres in 1995. The engine is an ex
long track JAP. The gearbox is AMC-Norton with Commando ratios. The car has been successfully raced
since restoration. It can be seen on the front row at Mallory on page 15 of the September 96 edition
of Classic and Sportscar, car number 10.



History

The early history is unknown but the car was first registered with the 500 Owners Association as no. 016
in 1970 when it was 3rd in the hillclimb championship . It passed through several owners until it was
bought in Germany in October 1990. Between then and May 1995 it underwent restoration.



Competition History

The car has had many
successes (fastest laps and class wins) over the last two years and set fastest lap in practice and the
race last time out at Silverstone (October 1996).

Engine

• Ex long track JAP
  
• 4 stud 4 bolt
  
• Carillo steel rod with needle roller big end
  
• Big fin alloy barrel with new forged piston
  
• Special needle roller cam
  
• Lightened camfollowers, pushrods and rockers
  
• Special hairpin valve springs on a ported head
  
• 35mm Dellorto with twin remote floats
  

Body

• 18 g aluminum
  

Chassis

• mild steel ladder
  
• transverse leaf, adjustable damper
  
• transverse leaf, adjustable damper
  
• 
  
• drum all 4 corners
  
• original Cooper
  

Interior

• Willans 6 point harness
  
• Chronometric rev counter
  

Spares

• set of wishbones