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All of which reminds me of the origin of "Specials", the Rochdale GT being one of a number.
Buckler Ford was another. And Ashley:
Most as JT states used the old Ford Puddle Jumper (AKA E93A) chassis and engine and suspension: if one could call it that!
The rugged Ford 8s and 10s also spawned trials cars and circuit racers, as well as promoting an embryo bolt on goody business with such as Aquaplane, Speedex, Les Ballamy (who offered a sort of IFS by splitting the front beam axle).
The earlier 1930s Ford, which used basically the same trusty sidevalve engine, was the basis for all British Stock Cars, originally.
Happy days.
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