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1971 Merlyn Mk 20 Formula Ford - SOLD

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Description:


This race ready car was the winner of the CRD Merlyn trophy in 2002. The car also finished 3rd overall in the HSCC Historic
Formula Ford Championship 2002. A second in class of Classic Racing Cars 2002 (E2 Class). Many podiums achieved, lap record
at Spa and all this without one single DNF! This front running car has confirmed its posistion as the most succesfull Merlyn
on the historic grid week in and week out.


History

The Mk 20 was a solid car derived from the success of the Mk11 Formula Ford. Many of these chassis ended up as school cars for Jim
Russell Schools in the US and UK.


Competition History

See above.

Engine

  • 1600cc Ford
Fuel System

  • fuel cell
Oil/Water System

  • front water rad
  • dry sumped
Electrical System

  • 12V total loss
Body

  • fiberglass
  • painted blue
Chassis

  • multitubular spaceframe
  • coilvoer
  • double wish bone, coilover
  • reversed wishbone, top link, dual trailing rods, coilover
  • rack and pinion
  • Girling outboard disc
  • Weller steel rims
  • tbd
Interior

  • safety harness
  • all gauges
Spares

  • none