Engine options

[Andrewm]

I've had the chassis for a good few years and have been trying to identify it ever since I bought it! The nose is Modus M4 but the other bodywork doesn't match anything I've ever seen. There are no chassis plates or identifying numbers but it does appear to be professionally built. The front suspension looks very much like a Hawke DL2B, but then other areas of the chassis differ.

I've enquired through Crossle, but it's not one of theirs and not a Reynard or PRS either. The front uprights are modified Herald - the same as all early 70's FF and the rear uprights are fabricated steel with VW beetle hubs - I did look down the line of it being Super Vee, but the engine mounts are definately Cross-Flow.

I bought it from Pete Alexander and when I got it home, discovered that it had been used as a video simulator as the rear bulkhead had grills for speakers and the roll hoop stays had been cut and bodged to make it easier to get in and out. The "Circus Circus Racing" logos also add to that theory.

However, it was used at some stage in anger and will make an attractive car - good luck Mark!

Cheers
Andrew

[Big Mark]

Cheers Andrew
well what ever it is, the plans have been hatched. I am going bike powered and I have a Firestorm engine winging its way to me

[Andrewm]

Good lad - I thought about that myself, but a fireblade motor came up at a good price and I went that route - as you know, my plans changed and it all got sold off.

I think the firestorm motor lends itself to open pipes and methanol...

[Big Mark]

mmmmmm methanol

[Walshy]

Originally Posted by Andrewm

I've had the chassis for a good few years and have been trying to identify it ever since I bought it! The nose is Modus M4 but the other bodywork doesn't match anything I've ever seen. There are no chassis plates or identifying numbers but it does appear to be professionally built. The front suspension looks very much like a Hawke DL2B, but then other areas of the chassis differ.

I've enquired through Crossle, but it's not one of theirs and not a Reynard or PRS either. The front uprights are modified Herald - the same as all early 70's FF and the rear uprights are fabricated steel with VW beetle hubs - I did look down the line of it being Super Vee, but the engine mounts are definately Cross-Flow.

I bought it from Pete Alexander and when I got it home, discovered that it had been used as a video simulator as the rear bulkhead had grills for speakers and the roll hoop stays had been cut and bodged to make it easier to get in and out. The "Circus Circus Racing" logos also add to that theory.

However, it was used at some stage in anger and will make an attractive car - good luck Mark!

Cheers
Andrew

BIG MARK.

You've bought the racing equivalent to a "Cut & Shut"...

Did Andy have a big brown overcoat on and a Trilby when he sold it you.

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

At least you can call it a hybrid. Or a prototype.

[Big Mark]

Originally Posted by Walshy

BIG MARK.

You've bought the racing equivalent to a "Cut & Shut"...

Did Andy have a big brown overcoat on and a Trilby when he sold it you.

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

At least you can call it a hybrid. Or a prototype.

Ha ha, well, its going to get modified for bike power anyway so at least I am not destroying a prime historic FF.
trust me it will be good when finished

[Walshy]

Seriously.

Post pictures of it's development. It would be good to see you turn it around.

[Big Mark]

Originally Posted by Walshy

Seriously.

Post pictures of it's development. It would be good to see you turn it around.

Will do, really looking forward to getting my teeth into it.
looking at inboard bike brakes on her to.
The price I have been able to get the engine for I am quids in
should sound and go very nicely