1986 Ralt RT4

86 Ralt RT4 sn 641
This is the Calvin Fish 1986 ECAR runner-up, winning 4 races. Owned by Bill O’Conner and prepared by Dennis Eade. Pro races in 87 and 88 with Curtis Farley. Club races with Bill Gillespie in 88 (hi Bill). Club Races in 89 prepared by Scott Liebler for Bill Pratt. 1990, 91 and 92 season Club Races by current owner with Runoffs appearance in 91. Car is as it came off the track in 1992; has been stored/displayed since.

Eligible for Masters Formula Atlantic Plus

Car has never been seriously damaged. Original Arch Motors tub (stamped AM 86 4904).
Jennings BDD with Swift style cam cover and sump and mounting pieces
Fox shocks
30 plus gearsets
Three sets Jongbloeds
Spare nose, spare front wing
Zero degree rear suspension crossmember pieces

Asking $26,500.
Car is located in San Diego, CA
Can provide specific photos / bodywork off photos if desired.
email wilcoxsontony at gmail dot com

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Oh lord please give me the strength to make good decisions.

This is tempting the crap out of me.

Thanks, very flattering. I feel like I am on Bring a Trailer.....

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Originally Posted by stonebridge20

Oh lord please give me the strength to make good decisions.

This is tempting the crap out of me.

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this was the best RT4 I ever drove…. At an amazing price…. Real provenance..

get it if you can….. I’m 75, but still really tempted

As an engineer in the Formula Atlantic pro series, these were the best cars I ever worked with. The Swifts were only able to beat a RT 41 after the RT 41 was forced to raise the ride height and run a very thick plank under the tub.

This was the easiest car I ever worked with to get a driver comfortable and up to speed in.

Absolutely the best FA ever built.

With a Mazda engine, this would be a beast and might smoke an 016.

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Originally Posted by S Lathrop

As an engineer in the Formula Atlantic pro series, these were the best cars I ever worked with. The Swifts were only able to beat a RT 41 after the RT 41 was forced to raise the ride height and run a very thick plank under the tub.

This was the easiest car I ever worked with to get a driver comfortable and up to speed in.

Absolutely the best FA ever built.

With a Mazda engine, this would be a beast and might smoke an 016.

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Great praise Steve, but the subject was RT4…. Not a 41… however, I owned and drove the RT4, 40, and 41…..they were all great cars….. I always wanted a 2.0 BDG in the RT4 … lol !
regards,
bill

Come on, Bill.

Buy it, rebuild the engine, and come race with us in the Masters Group.

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Originally Posted by Charles Warner

Come on, Bill.

Buy it, rebuild the engine, and come race with us in the Masters Group.

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Charles:
What's the status on the Masters Atlantic series in the US? I see no schedule for 2023 on their website and with Anja moving on, I don't have a contact person to reach out to. Do you have any current info?

Tom Fraelich

Tom. I haven’t had any contact with the Master’s group since Austin. I’m afraid I can’t provide any insight.

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Charles:
What's the status on the Masters Atlantic series in the US? I see no schedule for 2023 on their website and with Anja moving on, I don't have a contact person to reach out to. Do you have any current info?

Tom Fraelich

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Guys,
I have to advise that I have accepted a deposit on the car so I consider it sold unless something happens. Thanks ApexSpeed! Looks like the car will be in good hands, going to NorCal. Thanks to those who inquired and asked for photos and waited patiently - photos which I still have yet to take.....:D

- Tony

DO IT!!!!!!!!!! Embrace your inner ric and BUY!!!!!!

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Oh lord please give me the strength to make good decisions.

This is tempting the crap out of me.

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Originally Posted by HazelNut

DO IT!!!!!!!!!! Embrace your inner ric and BUY!!!!!!

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He was at my shop today inspecting his latest sight unseen purchase. I'm slowly trying to tame him.

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Originally Posted by stonebridge20

He was at my shop today inspecting his latest sight unseen purchase. I'm slowly trying to tame him.

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never gonna happen :)

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Originally Posted by Tony Wilcoxson

Guys,
I have to advise that I have accepted a deposit on the car so I consider it sold unless something happens. Thanks ApexSpeed! Looks like the car will be in good hands, going to NorCal. Thanks to those who inquired and asked for photos and waited patiently - photos which I still have yet to take.....:D

- Tony

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Hi Tony, dropped you a PM re rear suspension, I have 666 & 667 in Aussie. Both have raised rear cross beams. Can anyone advise on the purpose. I thought it maybe to exhaust airflow from tunnels better? Thanks Peter

Peter, I will defer to Charles Warner on anything like this. I am happy to take any photos of this car for reference if directed to exactly what we would like to look at.

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Originally Posted by HazelNut

never gonna happen :)

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I gave it some thought. Especially since i live in SoCal now

1987 cars (both RT4 & 5) had a raised rear beam and convoluted beam mounts in an effort to provide for improved tunnel outflow which would increase the diffuser effect and provide for more downforce. The 1987 side pods had these larger tunnels. Unfortunately they worked way too well. The downforce was so great that the engines (especially RT5) couldn’t handle it. The fix is to fit 1986 side pods. They fit fine and you can keep the 1987 rear beam set up.

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Originally Posted by Tony Wilcoxson

Peter, I will defer to Charles Warner on anything like this. I am happy to take any photos of this car for reference if directed to exactly what we would like to look at.

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Originally Posted by Charles Warner

1987 cars (both RT4 & 5) had a raised rear beam and convoluted beam mounts in an effort to provide for improved tunnel outflow which would increase the diffuser effect and provide for more downforce. The 1987 side pods had these larger tunnels. Unfortunately they worked way too well. The downforce was so great that the engines (especially RT5) couldn’t handle it. The fix is to fit 1986 side pods. They fit fine and you can keep the 1987 rear beam set up.

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Thanks Charlie, great advice.

Is this car sold?

Sold?

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Originally Posted by mjaremko

Sold?

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Yes, the car is sold, new owner in Northern California.