BMC Formula Junior Special
Race cars • Historic Race Car • Austin-Healey • For sale • United States of America • Minnetonka
1960 BMC “Special” Formula Junior and 20’ Hallmark enclosed Race trailer with 4000 lb lift. Was last raced 2022. BMC 1098 cc motor with mostly Austin Healey running gear. Three logbooks of race history including Grand Bahamas in 1984
What is known:
Front mounted Austin Healey Sprite 1098 cc laid over 30 degrees to the left.
Austin Healey Sprite 4 speed transmission to the right of drivers leg.
Rear axle is modified Austin Healey Sprite.
Sprite drum brakes front and rear.
Rear suspension trailing links left and right with, pan hard rod and coil over shocks.
Front suspension trailing links, fabricated lower a-arms with modified Sprite uprights and trunions, and coil or shocks, sway bar and Sprite steering rack.
Chassis/frame is 1” square steel welded tubing.
Bodywork is all polished aluminum and a “Work of Art!”
Radiator is stock Mk. 1 Sprite.
Some spare parts: cylinder heads, blocks, roller rockers, 2 rear axle ratio differentials.
Trailer: 20’ Hallmark Race Trailer set up to very 2 small or formula cars. Inside dimensions 8’ ft high,97” wide and 237” long.
Heavy duty 235 /85 x 16” great tread with 2 new spares. Equipped with 4000 lb electric over hydraulic lift and electric winch. Ramps, tie downs and work bench, outdoor carpet. Also an electric trailer mover called “Parkit 360. ($1600) included
I am involved in building and maintaining British Vintage production race cars and am helping my old friend’s widow find a home for this Wonderful, Historical, Beauty.