Description:

One of the last Winkelmanns built that will qualify for Vintage FF1600. Easily fits 6'-2" driver. All new plumbing, hardware (all AN), and electrical, incl complete wiring harness, within last 2 years. Very strong Loyning engine, less than 6 hrs time. Setup developed over several test days at Laguna Seca and Infineon/Sears Pt., and all notes will go with car. Seller will include one weekend of free support within California, and will do same elsewhere if travel expenses are covered by buyer. Can also be run in current SCCA as Club Ford (has req'd knee roll hoop).


History

The WDF-3 was the last Winkelmann model that qualifies for Monoposto-rules Vintage FF, and this car was one of the last WDF-3's built, 23rd of 28 cars. Raced in Midwesdt as SCCA Club racer for many years, then Vintage since '98. Original chassis data plate still there. Comfortable and easy car to drive quickly, and easy to set up.

Competition History

Top 5 all events entered past 3 years, frequently top 3.
Performance Data

• FF 1600
  
• 1:50,1 sec
  
• Infineon/Sears Pt.
  

Engine

• Loyning's Engine Service
  
• Ford
  
• 4 cyl pushrod
  
• 1600cc
  
• 115 approx
  
• Single Weber DGV downdraft
  
• Cast Iron, Monoposto-legal
  
• Cast iron, replaced in '04
  
• FF legal
  
• Steel, new in '04
  
• FF legal
  
• FF legal
  
• FF legal
  
• FF legal
  
• pushrod/rockers - FF legal
  
• 7.25" Tilton
  
• Tilton
  
• Lightened, FF legal
  
• Porter Racing, new in '03
  
• less than 6 hrs.
  
• 4
  
• Entire lower end replaced, incl block, in '04 due to original crank breaking.
  

Fuel System

• 
  
• 4-5 years
  
• 5 gal.
  
• Ford mechanical
  
• 110 race gas
  

Oil/Water System

• Orig. type brass
  
• Front
  
• Std. Ford, new in 03, cog belt drive
  
• Yes
  
• Tail, above gearbox
  

Electrical System

• Monoposto-legal points/condensor
  
• None
  
• 14.5 Amp/hr, new in '03
  
• None
  
• None
  

Transmission

• Hewland
  
• Mk. 8
  
• 4 fwd, 1 rev., dog ring
  
• Winkelmann
  
• 6 hrs/ 4 races
  
• Gearbox rebuilt and new case in '04 by Taylor.
  

Rear End

• See Transmission
  
• Open
  
• Halfshafts/new donuts
  

Body

• Fiberglass, all
  
• Black
  
• Acrylic enamel/clear coat
  
• Good but not claimed to be perfect.
  

Chassis

• Tubular mild steel spaceframe
  
• Paliser/Winkelmann
  
• mild steel
  
• Gloss black, lpainted
  
• Very good
  
• Original upper/lower a-arm, polished nickel, excellent
  
• Original lateral link/radius rod, polished nickel, excellent
  
• Monoposto-legal steel-body , adj rears, non-adj fronts
  
• Disc, all 4, excellent cond.
  
• Orig. rack & ;pinion, excellent
  
• 1 set Revolution alloys, 2 sets Dunlop steel, painted
  
• Dunlop treaded Vintage FF, 1 yr old (2 races)
  

Interior

• Black
  
• Cloth-upholstered seat
  
• Firecharger AEFF-type
  
• Willans, 2 yrs left to go
  
• Racetech, new in '02
  
• Quick-release hub
  
• excellent
  

Spares

• Nose, painted, fitted
  
• Some suspension pieces
  
• 2 sets Dunlop steel wheels, excellent cond.
  
• Ignition spares