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1971 Elden Mk8 Formula Ford ex Danny Sullivan - SOLD

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Description:


This Historic car was the starting vehicle for a Grand prix and Indy Driver. The car competed with a young American called Danny Sullivan in the first Formula Ford Festival.

History

This car was raced by a very young Danny "spin and win" Sullivan in the innaugural Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch in 1972. For the trivia buffs here are the first six finishers:

Competition History

5th in the innaugural Formaul Ford Festival driven by Danny Sullivan.
Performance Data

  • FF
Engine
  • Ford
  • Kent
  • 1600cc
Oil/Water System

  • yes
  • front
Transmission

  • Hewland
  • Mk
  • 4
  • manual
Rear End

  • Hewland
  • in unit with gearbox
  • open
Body

  • fibreglass nose, cowl, undertray, and tail cover
  • white
Chassis

  • multitubular space frame
  • mild steel
  • dual wishbone, coilover
  • top link, lower reversed wishbone, dual traling arms, coilover
  • rack and pinion
  • steel
Interior

  • yes
  • 6 point harness
Spares

  • none