Description
History from 1960. Featured in "A to Z of Formula Junior".Bought by present owner in 1989. Fully documented & photographed rebuild in 2000/2001. "Richardson parts" all-steel engine, nil-miles rebuild.VW box.Fully sorted suspension by ex-McLaren suspension designer. Aluminium body. Reliable mechanicals, predictable handling.Succesful races with class wins. Old HVIF & current FIA-HTP papers. Absolutely "on the button" & race ready. Eligable all major events such as Monaco & Goodwood.
History
Built 1960, works car driven by T. Dickson & L.Mayman. Sold by works to John Axon & Len Hill who used it in Junior & Libre events. Then used for Hillclimbs, ending with a 1298 supercharged engine, sold late 1970's to the Wright brothers who put it under a Rhododendron bush 'till rescued in 1989. Present owner from 1989, full restoration 2000/2001, & subsequent race history to date.
Recent Competition History
Class positions. In 2004, competed in 3 of the 6 Lurani FIA rounds, finished 3rd in class & 7th overall out of 97.
Performance Data
Class: FJ/1
Weight: 860 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Bonewell using Richardson parts
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: 109E
Displacement: 997
Horsepower: approx 110/120
Induction: Twin Weber 40 DCOE
Heads: Cosworth & Richardson
Block: Ford 109E
Main Caps: Steel
Crankshaft: Richardson steel
Connecting Rods: Steel
Pistons: Cosworth
Camshaft: Kent A6
Valves: 1.562 / 1.325
Valve Train: Burton twin chain
Clutch: VW
Pressure Plate: VW
Flywheel: Purpose made
Exhaust: Purpose made
Fuel System
Fuel Tank
Capacity: 15 +4 litres
Fuel Pump: Solid state
Fuel Type: Petrol
Oil/Water System
Water Rad Location: Front
Oil Cooler: No
Electrical System
Ignition: Alden breaker/coil
Transmission
Manfacturer: VW
Type: Beetle
Trans Cooler: No
Rear End
Manufacturer: VW
Type: Beetle
Ratio: 4.375
Body
Construction: Aluminium
Color: Blue
Paint: Cellulose
Condition: Excellent
Chassis
Type: Spaceframe
Builder: Kieft
Material: Steel tube
Finish: Grey cellulose
Condition: Excellent
Front Suspension: Wishbones. Coil over telescopic dampers
Rear Suspension: Wishbones. Coil over telescopic dampers
