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1986 Van Diemen Formula Ford 1600 - SOLD

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Description:


This car is having the engined freshened after the mandatory teardown which was the
result of winning it's class in the RCCA. The car has been professionally prepared and
is a front running regional car. Many new parts have been installed this year and the
car is absolutely race ready.


History

The car is on it's third owner. The first is unknown, the second lived in Dallas,
Texas, where the car was purchased. The car competed in SCCA regionals and the RCCA
series in 1997


Competition History

Of 8 RCCA races the car collected 5 1sts, 2 2nds, 1 3rd, and 8 poles. In SCCA
races the car achieved a 6th and 7th with 1 DNF (nose knocked off).

Engine

  • Ford "Kent" 1600 Uprated
  • Ivey prepared
  • Weber
  • F3 clutch
  • being freshened after championship teardown
Fuel System

  • 3 year old cell
  • 5 gal. capacity
Oil/Water System

  • 2 water rads in side pods
  • 1 oil cooler in sidepod
Electrical System

  • new slim battery 1997
  • new SuperStarter 1997
Body

  • fibreglass, many new pieces in 1997, black with Italian flag stripes
Chassis

  • multi-subular space frame, no damage, only 1 corner taken off by prior owner
  • Koni double adjustables, rebuilt 1997
  • rocker, plated rockers and wishbones
  • rocker
  • proprietary rack
  • 4 races on new drilled rotors, carbon pads, clipers rebuilt Jan 1997.
  • Panasport Lites with mounted Hoosiers (RCCA spec)
Interior

  • quick release Momo wheel
  • custom seat cover
  • Halon fire system
  • Willans 6pt harness (1997)
  • analog guages
Spares

  • too many to list
  • starter
  • carb
  • F3 clutch
  • suspension pieces
  • hoses
  • nose, side panels
  • brake pads
  • filters
  • rod ends
  • 24 gears, 2 dogs rings
  • set Compomotives with mounted RCCA Hoosiers
  • set Compomotives with Goodyear rains