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Description:


This car is a ten year veteran of historic racing. The object of an earlier restoration in 1987,
the car was recently completely restored and rebuilt to concours condition.
The car is unraced since, with testing miles only. The following
firms participated in the most recent restoration: Gemini Racing Systems, Chandler AZ (restoration),
European Autosports, Englewood, CO (restoration), Victory Racing, Englewood, CO (suspension setup),
3R Automotive, Englewood CO (paintwork), Flodyne, Englewood, CO (engine).



History

The following documents accompany the car, copies of which may be viewed on the site.

Competition History

Unraced since the current restoration.

Engine

  • 1964 Ford 289 ci V8
  • single Holly 750 four barrel
  • totally rebuilt by Flodyne
  • wet sump
Fuel System

  • new fuel cell
  • dual fuel pump system including filters
  • B-32 fuel required
Oil/Water System

  • new alloy radiator
  • new oil cooler
  • both mounted original location
Electrical System

  • new MSD ignition
  • new battery
  • no alternator
Body

  • panelbeaten alloy

Chassis

  • as original, ladder chassis
  • telescopic
  • independent, leaf spring, new components, adjustable
  • live axle, transverse leaf, adjustable
  • rebuilt as original, rack and pinoin
  • completely rebuilt Girling disk, tandem master, 2 pot calipers
  • original Halibrand Kidney Bean
Interior

  • totally restored and new
  • new dash
  • new instruments
  • new steering wheel
  • new seats
  • new roll over bar
  • new safety harness
  • new fire system
  • new interior aluminum