Description:

Totally restored and developed over the 15 years of current ownership.


History

Purchased new by Syd Jensen in 1955 and raced by him extensively in New Zealand with Manx Norton 500cc motor. Passed through many owners and fitted with many types of motor until V Twin Vincent fitted in the 1960s. Was rescued from oblivion in the early 80s and totally rebuilt. Motor and gearbox continuously developed to improve reliability and performance.

Competition History

Has been in active use for the last 18 years. Holds NZ landspeed record for 1100cc cars 125mph, achieved 130mph at end of run. Will easily beat 250F Maseratis, D Type Jaguars, Coopers up to 2 litres and most historic Formula Fords.
Performance Data

• tbd lbs
  

Engine

• bigbore short stroke config.
  
• large ports w/40mm Dellorto pumper carbs
  
• Crossflow Ford big end shells twin spark plugs per cylinder
  
• New thick wall crank cases
  
• one piece Billet crank shaft (4340) 35mm main bearings
  
• Carrillo type con rods
  
• forged pistons
  
• 10.5mm lift long duration cams w/radiused cam followers
  
• 2" intake, 1.75" exhaust valves (stainless)
  
• Hamilton 14 plate clutch, hydraulically operated
  
• 2 taper rollers on drive side, single roller on timing side extra length rocker
  

Fuel System

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• SU electric pump (twin) w/return valve
  
• runs on Methanol
  

Oil/Water System

• (BMC mini) oil cooler, pressure & temp gauge
  
• original oil tank but w/full flow filter
  

Electrical System

• alloy starter motor & trans driven alt.
  
• 12V battery behind seat
  

Transmission

• Vincent integral box w/a mixture of internal ratios supplied
  
• some close ratio & some MkII to achieve a 1st gear suitable for standing starts
  

Rear End

• alloy rear sproket incorporating cush drive Norton
  
• 530 final drive chain, gear lever
  

Body

• fitted w/fiberglass body (period see Doug Nyes Cooper book)
  
• can be supplied with original alloy body in need of minor repairs from vibration cracks
  

Chassis

• mild steel spaceframe of round tubes
  
• lower wishbone, transverse leaf spring
  
• adj lower wishbone, transverse leaf spring
  
• Spax
  
• outboard drums all around
  
• rack & pinion
  
• original cast Magnesium, Dunlop 450x500Lx15 racing tyres
  

Interior

• leather trimmed original seat
  
• chrono tach including switchable rev limiter Smiths oil pressure & temp gauges
  

Spares

• alloy body
  
• some enginespares & some gearbox gears