Update: SOLD as of 04/2015
On offer is an excellent opportunity to join the growing vintage open wheel grids with a competitive example from the first season of the Formula Atlantic series. Originally owned by Dale Coyne, the car was completely restored by Marc Bahner including construction of a new monocoque and delivered to the current owner in 2000. The chassis is fitted with a zero-time Cosworth BDD built by VDS Racing Engines in Indianapolis, which is mated to a Hewland FT-200. The car was meticulously cared for by J&L Fabricating under the current ownership and comes with log books, engine build sheets, and all maintenance records. A comprehensive spares package is also available.
CHASSIS:
#27 of 48 manufactured in 1972
Weight: @1000 lbs
Front Wheels: 13” x 10”
Rear Wheels: 13” x 15”
Tire Size: F 20×9 – 13” R 23×13-13”
ENGINE:
Ford Cosworth
Type – BDD
Engine by: VDS Racing Engines, Indianapolis, IN
Displacement – 1600 cc’s
Dry sump
Double overhead cams / 4 valves per cylinder
Bore – 3.187
Stroke – 3.056
HP – 205+ @ 10,000 rpms
3 bolt exhaust ports
Ignition – Lucas
TRANSMISSION:
Hewland FT-200 5 speed
BRAKES:
4 piston Lockheed calipers front/rear (Formula 2 brake configuration)
ADDITIONS:
Hard wired AMB transponder
Rev limiter (adjustable)
Koni shocks
HANS compatible shoulder harness attachment points
All tubing nickel plated
Seat insert upholstered with Sparco fabric
Radiator front & rear protection screens
Lower engine frame braces (Formula 2 configuration)
Alpha steering wheel with SPA Technique quick-release hub
Camera/Data wiring + quick release anchor point for data box
Restoration by Marc Bahner
Previously Owned & Raced by Dale Coyne
Current log book: SOVREN
Practice laps at Portland International Raceway… unfortunately with traffic, but still quick:
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