1982 Van Diemen VD82 Formula Ford Spec Sheet

1982 Van Diemen RF82 Formula Ford

Serial Number: 581
Logbooks: SCCA, 3 continuous from new
Condition: excellent, auto-x ready
Price: $6900 USD firm
Location: Texas panhandle, US

Description

This car is very close to original condition. All bodywork was repaired and painted professionally in the winter of 1998. The chassis is very clean, straight, and original.

A tandem axle open trailer is available for an additional $400. It is 12 feet long and fits the car. It has a wooden floor which is getting a little rought but the paint is good and the tires are fair.

History

The car was first run 2/13/82 by Kim Campbell. Kim Campbell was 1982 Southwest Champion with this car. The car has had possibly 4 owners. It was actively roadraced until 7/12/91. Three logbooks show continuous roadracing for these years. The car was purchased by present owner 5/30/92 and has been used as an autocrosser since.

Recent Competition History

Car has been run at almost all West Texas Region autocross events from 8/92 until 11/97.

Finishes in region year end points: 4th in 95, 3rd in 96, 2nd in 97, not run in 98.

Engine

Ford "Kent" 1600
Loyning stamped head
Last known dyno by Clem 3/7/90
Average dyno results at 4000to 6500,104.7ftlb torque, 103.6 power chp, .359 BSFC#/HP-HR.
Dry sumped
Van Diemen exhaust system
Clutch new parts 8-97
- Tilton Pressure spring
- Pressure Plate
- Throwout bearing
- bobbin
- Clutch fork

Fuel System

Aluminum tank mounted under seat.
Mechanical fuel pump.

Oil/Water System

Front water radiator
Original Van Diemen dry sump tank
Side mounted oil cooler

Electrical System

Original point fire ignition

Gearbox

Hewland Mk9
13.37 fixed layshaft out of car
Geared very close for auto-x top gear about 105mph at 6500.
1st: 15-36
2nd 17-34
3rd 19-31
4th 21-29

Final Drive

Hewland 10-31

Body

Original fiberglass professionally repaired 3/98
Professionally painted Valvoline red 3/98
No graphics

Chassis

Original Van Diemen
Painted gloss black
Very Clean
Dampers: tbd
Front Suspension: inboard top tocker with lower wishbone
Rear Suspension: inboard top rocker with lower a-arm
Steering: rack and pinion
Brakes: outboard front and rear, Girling masters, Hawke Black pads
Wheels: Compomotives 5.5x13
Weight: tbd

Interior

5 lb. fire bottle out of car
Jones tach
brake bias adjuster
Luke cam lock belts
original instruments
original seat

Spares

alignment bars
1 set Revolutions 5.5x13

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