Originally Posted by
kevskisps
Hi Mark, the best Historic Formula Fords are:
Elden, Crossle, Hawke, Merlyn, Titan, Lotus, Alexis, March, Royale, Palliser, Lola, Macon etc etc. In no particular order.
They are all great cars and there is no killer, must have car. I've been racing them for years (multiple decade even) and seen people win in all makes, just like they did in the 70s.
Merlyns have a great following in the UK as they did back in the 70s and are great cars. I'm bias as I've owned and raced one for 25 years. But I've also seen Lotus 51s win in the right hand. Also look at Danny Baker in the Crossflow cup in the US, a Lotus 61 can be peddled at the front.
Strangely there are not many Titans in the UK, most seem to be on your side of the pond. But are great cars and would win in the UK with the right driver and development.
Choose with your heart, support for where you are located and enjoy. They are great cars to drive and race.