Ole’ 55 Is For Sale….
1981 Van Diemen Formula Ford Racing Car.
Pristine, original and unmolested.
ARE
YOU
READY
TO
RACE
!
History: Originally purchased and campaigned in 1981 by former national FF Champion Mr. Tom Wiechmann, [1975 in an ADF, check your ‘green book’].
Unloaded out of the airplane and assembled by Mr. Archie Hodge.
Purchased and campaigned the following year, [1982] by Northwest racing legend Jack Scher, [again; check your ‘green book’, pg 44].
The car came to me in the spring of 1983.
Bottom line here is that I can personally introduce you to every person who has ever laid a hand on this car, [other than the beloved ‘Scotty’, may he rest in peace..].
Great pictures
Just Click on the small image to see a larger picture.
By ‘original’ I mean; original paint on the frame, [except roll hoop], original Cosworth oil pump, original Hewland transmission adapter, [undamaged, unrepaired], original LifeLine electric fire system, three of the four original Panasports, [good story there], and while I can’t absolutely confirm it, what I believe to be the original 711 block, which has been rebuilt/refreshed several times over the years, sleeved, [one race on most recent refresh]. Original Armstrong shocks in perfect operating condition.
During my time in the sun I was, with the Lord’s [and Jack’s] grace, on the Conference [ICSCC] podium three times with this car.
Includes:
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Logbooks continuous from 1983… [SCCA, ICSCC] |
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Roll hoop for tall driver, [I’m 6’1”] |
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Loyning top end. |
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Jack bottom end |
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Tilton Clutch, [original w/bobbin available] |
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Tilton XLT starter, [original Lucas available] |
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12 Panasports. |
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A couple extra gear sets. |
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AMB Transponder. |
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Quick Jack. |
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Battery Cart. |
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Lil’ Indian pit runner, [practically new] |
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EZ-up Dome top paddock shelter |
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Alignment equipment, mostly ala’ Carroll Smith. |
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Ruggles scales. |
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Nice purpose built Freeman open trailer. |
‘Reasonable offers’
Contact: Chip Diemond hrchipage@hotmail.com