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1983 Van Diemen Formula Ford 1600 - SOLD

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Description:


Here is the budget Formula Ford you have been looking for! Four races on early 2001 rebuilt engine. Not raced since 10/06/01. Very dependable. Needs a little work to be race ready.


History

The car has primarily been raced in the Northwest with a few trips to CA.

Competition History

The car has only been driven in 3 short autocrosses since last race in 2001.
Performance Data

  • FF
  • 990 lbs
Engine
  • Ford
  • Kent
  • 1600cc
  • 4
  • Upgraded 'Honda' starter
Fuel System


  • 8 gallon
  • mechanical fuel pump
  • 100 LL aviation fuel
Oil/Water System

  • fan-less water radiator
  • Front-mounted
  • yes
  • rear/side mounted
Electrical System

  • Conventional 'point' distributor
  • onboard, plug connection for external battery
Transmission

  • Hewland
  • Mk9
  • 4 plus reverse
Rear End

  • Hewland
  • in unit with gearbox
Body

  • Fiberglass body, nose, battery bonnet, lower engine cover
  • Painted IROC Orange in 2001
Chassis

  • Squared-tubed frame with upgraded, raised rollbar.
  • Arch Motors (Van Diemen)
  • mild steel
  • Upper rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard coil overs
  • Upper rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard coil overs, cockpit controlled rear bar
  • 7-way adjustable shocks
  • Front and rear single caliper disc
  • Rack and pinion
  • 3-piece aluminum, single-nut mount
Interior

  • Onboard Halon tank freshened
  • electronic tach, dual oil gauge and starter switch new 2001
  • removable steering wheel
Spares

  • 11 gear sets ranging from 14/36 to 25/26
  • spare set of half shafts
  • rough spare cowling
  • spare nose
  • spare shocks/ springs
  • assorted brake spares
  • Spare wheels mounted with rain tires and spare slicks
  • 3 bins of spares incl. headers, clutch & plate, pumps, electronics & wishbones