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1979 March 79B Formula Atlantic - SOLD
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Description:
This car underwent a complete go-through in 1996. Plating which was tatty was redone, all
hardware was replace with new aircraft spec, all new wheel bearings, uprights cracked-checked and
re-chromated, rod ends replaced as needed with NMBs. The car has a polished tub, all subframes and brackets are
plated.
History
Steve Shelton's pro car, ran 2 years in Canadian/American pro series. Nearly complete history,
approx 5 owners since new.
Competition History
Last 2 seasons of Monoposto Formula 70s, numerous poles and fastest laps.
Engine
- Cosworth BDD
- 3 hours on 4-bolt head
- Moldex crank, Carillo rods
- standard valves
- Electromotive
- HPC coated header
- new fuel cell (Fuel Safe)
- standard systems, good condition
- Jones tach
- good condition, painted black, not concours but presentable
- ding and damage free Bahner re-skin from early 80s
- double wishbone, rebuilt Koni 8212s
- top link, lower reversed a-arm, trailing arm (all new by Pat Prince), Konis 8221s
- proprietary rack, rebuilt winter 1997
- full rebuilt Jan 97, new front rotors, all calipers rebuilt
- March wheels on car, highly polished
- 11 lb fire system (elec.)
- removable Momo wheel
- March shift knob
- New Willans 3" belts
- 2nd set March wheels
- 2 rear lower a-arms
- 10 gearsets
- front upper and lower a-arms