Lynx FJ

  • 1962 Lynx Formula Junior – 1098cc
  • Chassis Number: 112
  • FJ Class E2 [Disc brakes front / drum rear / 4 spd gearbox]
  • This is a rare and historically significant 1962 Lynx Formula Junior, believed to be one of only five ever produced. It comes with its original historic logbook and a record of old photos and historical information.
  • Being a rare marque, this junior is likely to get accepted for Goodwood.
  • Engine & Mechanical Details:
    • Freshly rebuilt Larner engine and has the following:
      • New Richardson crankshaft
      • New steel connecting rods
      • New forged pistons
      • Richardson cylinder head
      • 1389 A6 camshaft
      • Twin 42 Weber carburettors
      • Dry sump lubrication system

Gearbox:

  • Highly modified VW gearbox with custom gear ratios: 1st: 14/39 (2.7) / 2nd: 17/34 (2.0) / 3rd: 20/30 (1.5) / 4th: 23/28 (1.2)
  • The gearbox is exceptionally well-built. A second identical unit was constructed as a spare.
  • This spare gearbox has never been used and is included with the car.

History & Performance:

This Lynx has been immaculately maintained and loved, with all engine work performed by Larner Engines.
The car features a new engine and gearbox—it is essentially in as-new condition.
Raced in Australia until around 2018.
A proven race winner, it still holds the Winton short track record.
Notable achievements include winning the Jim Clark Tribute Race at Wakefield, competing against entrants from multiple Australian states.
Location:Melbourne, Australia

  • FIA HTP currently in application process, and sale will include valid HTP
  • Price: AUD $90,000
  • Contact: Danny – danny@urbandc.com.au / Mobile +61 439 314 154

 

De Sanctis 1100 Formula Junior (chassis #003) 1959

  • This De Sanctis Formula Junior chassis No. 003 surely has one of the greatest provenances and histories of any Formula Junior.
  • Forming part of the works team for 1959 and being raced extensively throughout 1959 and 1960 it was driven by Piero Bernabei, Menato Boffa, Alfredo Tinazzo, Giuseppe Faranda and Roberto Lippi and competed in no less than 28 races through those 2 years. 
  • Races included Monaco twice, Cuban GP twice, Monza five times, Vallelunga, Teramo, Pescara, Teramo, Salo etc. There were many top 3 finishes and wins. 
  • Also, notable history includes the fact this car was tested by Antonio Ascari as he was attempting to compete in his father’s footsteps. 
  • Supplied with the car is a photo and complete history file. 
  • This De Sanctis is presented in stunning original condition and still retains its original components down to the rare sand cast Weber DCO3 carburettors. 
  • A rare opportunity to purchase a car with an unrivalled history and originality which would form part of an iconic collection and would also take the vendor to all the most prestigious races of the modern era including Monaco and Goodwood. 
  • Offers Invited.  
  • Contact:Daniel Setford / 07789496599 / info@setford.uk

Lola Mk 3

SOLD

  • Rear engined drum braked Formula Junior (Class D2)
  • Lolas first rear engined race car (one of 11), built in 1961, Chassis number BRJ 32.
  • Fitted with period gearbox with Hewland internals, (their very first motorsport entry).
  • A rare sight in worldwide historic racing, this particular car has a recent proven record of results, driven by Peter de la Roche, helping to take the Formula Junior Championship in 2017, and the outright Championship in 2018.
  • Unused since Goodwood in 2022, the car comes fully prepared for the 2023 season, currently fitted with a low miles RM Wilson engine, rebuilt May 2022.
  • This car is more than capable of racing competitively with later cars and comes with current belts, fire extinguisher.
  • HTP to 31/12/2029.
  • Purchased by current owner and repatriated from Germany to the UK in 2016, from the previous owner of 35 years, who raced the car extensively in Europe and achieved wins at Spa and Nurburgring, and many good results including Monaco and Monza etc. the last race resulting in a Revival podium in 2004
  • A ground up restoration was carried out by David Abbott in 2016/17.
  • An exciting opportunity to purchase this rare, meticulously cared for car which is distinctive, competitive and very capable.
  • Reason for sale: Reducing size of collection
  • POA
  • Contact: pat.barford@btopenworld.com

Lola Mk 3

  • The Ex-Hugh Dibley, Ernie de Vos, Period Goodwood Race Winning, Championship Winning, 1961 Lola Mk3 1500cc -Formula Junior and Formula 1
  • The 9th of only 11 cars built and sold new to well known privateer and BOAC Pilot Hugh Dibley for the 1961 season.
  • Driven to victory at Goodwood’s 47th Members Meeting in 1961 with Dizzy Addicott, claiming the first ever win for Lola with a rear engined race car.
  • Driven to 2nd place by Hugh Dibley at the 48th Members Meeting at Goodwood later in 1961.
  • Fitted with an increased capacity Holbay tuned 109E engine and driven by Dibley in the Lewis-Evans Trophy for Formula 1 cars at Brands Hatch in October 1961, making this not only the first Lola every to race in Formula 1 but the first Ford powered car as well.
  • Driven to victory in the 1962 North West Coast Formula Junior Championship by Dutch/Canadian Ernie de Vos.
  • Meticulously restored to its October 1961 “Lewis Evans Trophy” Formula 1 specification, by Simon Hadfield for renowned Lola historian David Pratley.
  • Successfully campaigned by HGPCA Chairman Barry Cannell both with the HGPCA and at Goodwood before being purchased by its current owner in 2013.
  • Boasting a surprisingly spacious cockpit, this offers both a cost-effective and competitive entry into the HGPCA and Goodwood, in a car with period Goodwood race-winning history, or if you’re eager to join the highly competitive historic Formula Junior world, you are just an engine change away.
  • Chassis Number: BRJ-38
  • Location : Cotswolds, just outside Cheltenham
  • Contact: Alec or Will at William I’Anson Ltd
  • 01285 831 488 / cars@williamianson.com

Talisman 1963 FJ

  • The Talisman was built in Sydney by Cliff Trefrey, who was a lifelong friend of Ron Tauranac. The car  was modelled on the Brabham MRD. Although Cliff started building the car before Ron left for England, it first ran in 1963. The car only competed for a few years as the formulas rapidly changed during that period.
  • The very early history is not that documented, but the car was stripped for parts then rebuilt in the late 1980’s, with some alterations or modification. When I bought it the rear section seemed to be incorrect (and had failed repeatedly). The roll hoop was very flimsy, with many alterations; and could not be made safe. The front section appeared to be correct; very like the MRD.
  • I had the rear section rebuilt professionally to resemble an MRD, and locally strengthened to allow a certified roll hoop and stay to be installed.  The roll hoop is detachable and can be raised slightly if a little more height is required, and is certified as such.
  • The car has very early Brabham front wheels, and early 1960’s rear wheels. It now has the correct very early Brabham rear uprights and correct early style Girling calipers all round.
  • The previous owner had an early model Richardson head fitted, but did not upgrade the exhaust system which looked like a F/Ford one gone wrong. When I bought the car I found that the engine was badly damaged, so I was forced to have it rebuilt. It now has an older Holbay crank, Aus’ conrods and pistons, and new locally made inlet manifold and exhaust system.
  • The car has alloy bodywork, but the front section had been damaged/repaired too often. I managed to find a panel beater who could restore the front section, but he said that any further damage would mean a new one would have to be made. So I had a mould made, and the car now has a fibreglass front section. The mould, with the original alloy front body section in it, goes with the car.
  • The car came with a VW transaxle and inboard drum brakes and poor half shafts and uprights, but is now fitted with an early Hewland transaxle, with outboard disk brakes on the correct uprights. The fuel tank was poorly made, so I had a new one made, which works well. The builder was of smaller stature, as was the last owner, so the cockpit was very cramped. I fitted a new Brabham seat, the small new tank, and a medium size detachable steering wheel.
  • I have an MSNZ “COD” and log book for the car, and a NZ Vintage Car Club “VIC” identity card so it can run in MSNZ and VCC historic events. It has a heap of documentation/paperwork which goes with the car
  • At the recent Manfield Classic/Historic meeting the car went very well, and won the FJ section of the last FF/FJ race in rather damp conditions.
  • The Talisman could be made available at Ruapuna, Christchurch; for the start of the FJ Jubilee celebration races in New Zealand next year.
  • New Price $50,000 NZ.. 
  • Contact John Rapley; rapleyjohn36@gmail.com

1961 Merlyn MK 3 Formula Junior

  • Chassis 14R. Famous early Merlyn shipped new to Nassau from CRD for Bahamas Speed Week in December 1961. Car was accompanied by John Barrington Lewis of CRD. Driven by Rodger Ward (Winner 1959 and 1962 Indianapolis 500).
  • Car was first Junior equipped with a Hewland 5-speed box and disc brakes. Originally sold, and then rediscovered by Paul Flannery, the first Merlyn dealer in the USA. May be only MK 3 in the States at this point. Stalled complete restoration.
  • Rebuilt Ford 109E with forged crank, Cosworth rods, Diamond custom pistons, Ferrea valves, Bean adjustable cam drive, Comp cam, Weber DCOE, etc. All ARP hardware. Hewland gearbox gone through. Mag wheels, complete new body with windscreen fitted.
  • Car is assembled as a roller and needs to be finished.
  • Much documentation and period photos.
  • Want an early, rare and competitive Merlyn? Call Cragg Eubanks at Speedstar Competition Services in Houston for complete details –  281-467-1874 or email info@speedstarmotorsports.com. $38,000.