Description
MERLYN MK 6A,SN 89RS,OFFERED BY 1ST US DISTRIBUTOR OF MERLYN RACE CARS, MK 6A SPORTS RACER,BRG,RED STRIPES,89RS IS THE 11th MERLYN MK6A PRODUCED OF A TOTAL OF 12,6A's,90RS BEING THE LAST. 1600CC LT/C, JE PISTONS, COSWORTH RODS, FARNDON STEEL CRANK, DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE KONI SHOCKS, LONG RANGE FUEL TANK, 45 DCOE WEBERS, 5 SPEED, LSD, CHASSIS STRENGTHENED, 5 POINT WILLANS, AIR CRAFT PLUMBING, AN NUTS AND BOLTS.EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTED US HISTORY, ARRC, SCCA #19-213, MONTEREY HISTORICS 06, 07, VERY RELIABLE CAR, ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN. ALL ENGINE PARTS CRYOGENICALLY TREATED PRIOR TO MACHINING, TRANS. CRYOGENICALLY TREATED, OIL SHED COATINGS ON RODS,CRANK, OIL PAN, PISTONS TEFELON,CERAMIC TOPS.
History
ORIGINAL PURCHASER, EDWARD HAMBURGER, RACED THROUGH OUT THE US FROM LATE 60'S THROUGH MID 70'S, SOME AMERICAN ROAD RACE OF CHAMPIONS HISTORY, LIMEROCK,CT, RIVERSIDE, LAGUNA SECA,CA, Road America,GA, Holtville,CA, Orange Co, CA, SALT LAKE CITY,Utah, PHOENIX, AZ. I HAVE FILES ON HISTORY FROM ORIGINAL OWNER ALONG WITH LETTER DOCUMENTATION,PICS ETC.See History on this Web page. SCCA # 19-213, PLUS ALL ORIGINAL OWNERS NOTES, WITH PICTURES AT RACE TRACK.
Recent Competition History
FINISHED ALL VINTAGE RACES, CAR NOT RACED HARD IT'S A GOOD DEAL FASTER THAN I AM WILLING TO DRIVE, OWNER RACES, SOME 1st, 2NDS 3RDS, ETC.
Performance Data
Class: BSR
Weight: 1000 lbs
Track: TWS, LAGUNA SECA, MOTOR SPORTS RANCH
Engine
Engine Builder: OWENS RACING ENGINES
Manufacturer: LOTUS
Type: TWIN CAM
Displacement: 1600CC
Horsepower: 180
Torque: 175
Induction: WEBER 45 DCOE
Heads: LOTUS TWIN CAM
Block: FORD 5 MAIN
Main Caps: H. D,
Crankshaft: FARNDON STEEL
Connecting Rods: COSWORTH
Pistons: J E
Camshaft: HOMEWOOD
Valves: BIG
Valve Train: HART BIG VALVE
Clutch: TILTON
Pressure Plate: TILTON
Flywheel: TILTON
Exhaust: SPECIAL CERAMIC COATED
Total Time: 5/100+
Races: 6
CAR NOT RACED HARD, MEMORY TAC READS 8300RPM
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: ATL BLADDER
Age: 2
Capacity: 8 GAL
Fuel Pump: ELECTRIC
Fuel Type: 110 LEADED
Oil/Water System
Radiator: ALUMINUM
Water Rad Location: FRONT
Water Pump: LT/C
Oil Cooler: ALUMINUM
Oil Cooler Location: FRONT
Electrical System
Ignition: MALLORY ELECTRONIC
Alternator: NO
Battery: AIRCRAFT
Data Logger: NO
Computer: NO
Transmission
Manfacturer: HEWLAND
Type: 5 SPEED
Gears: HEWLAND
Shifter: MANUAL
Trans Cooler: NO
Races: SEE CAR
CLOSE RATIO
Rear End
Manufacturer: HEWLAND
Type: R & P
Ratio: 9/31
Case: MAG.
Differential: HEWLAND
Axles: CRD
Races: 6
Body
Construction: FIBERGLASS
Color: BRITISH RACING GREEN
Paint: BRG URETHANE
Condition: EXCELLENT
RED RACING STRIPS OUTLINE WITH 1/4 SILVER
Chassis
Type: SPACEFRAME
Builder: ARCH MTRS, CRD
Material: TUBE STEEL
Finish: CRD GREY
Condition: EXCELLENT
Front Suspension: INDEPENDENT AS ORIGINAL BUT STRENGTHENED, EXCELLENT
