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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
- Ford
- Kent
- 1600cc
- 4
- Upgraded 'Honda' starter
- 8 gallon
- mechanical fuel pump
- 100 LL aviation fuel
- fan-less water radiator
- Front-mounted
- yes
- rear/side mounted
- Conventional 'point' distributor
- onboard, plug connection for external battery
- Hewland
- Mk9
- 4 plus reverse
- Hewland
- in unit with gearbox
- Fiberglass body, nose, battery bonnet, lower engine cover
- Painted IROC Orange in 2001
- 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
- Onboard Halon tank freshened
- electronic tach, dual oil gauge and starter switch new 2001
- removable steering wheel
- 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