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1969 Lotus Type 51B Formula Ford Chassis - SOLD

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Description:


This example of the first ever Formula Ford was professionally restored in 1991 and maintained
since by one of the leading vintage race prep shops in the East.


History

Completely restored in 1991.


Competition History

Numerous outings with the SVRA.

Engine

  • Ford "Kent" 1600cc. crossflow
  • dry sumped
Fuel System

  • fuel cell
Oil/Water System

  • front mounted water radiator
Body

  • glassfibre, integral nose and cockpit cowling, undertray, tail cover
Chassis

  • multitubular space frame of mostly round tube
  • double wishbone, coil over
  • top link, lower reversed a-arm, dual trailing arms, coil over
  • modified Triumph rack
  • Girling disk all around
  • steel, Dunlop FF tires
Interior

  • fire system
  • safety harness