1985 Reynard Formula Ford *** SOLD ***
Believed to be an early (all pushrod) chassis, updated to late ’85 (rocker arm) rear suspension. pushrod rear suspension in a box included.
Car has 2 sets of bodywork. orange body is conventional 85f, silver (lightweight autocross) bodywork is (i believe) a one-off. some repairs needed to use silver bodywork. But orange bodywork is much better looking!
Kodiak wheels on car, one set of rains on revolutions, one set of good dries. Rears are mounted on revolutions, fronts currently loose. There are two loose wheels that need slight straightening for those tires.
Engine disassembled in feb. 2016 due to internal noise at idle. #3 piston came out in two pieces. Block overbored and .oo5” o/s pistons installed. all new main and rod bearings installed. Crank and rods magnafluxed. valves lapped and lift checked. Other than pistons, all components are oe ford (possible exception of valve springs.) Engine run in on dyno, and measured 93.6 hp at the wheels, which corrects to ~113 hp at the crank. AFR corrected to 12.8 by Huffaker Engineering and total advance set to 36 degrees on dyno.
Fixed layshaft first gear. Currently geared for 50/74/91/110. Spare gear sets come with the car.
Momo steering wheel
new since 3/15:
odyssey pc680 battery
electronic tach
fuel pump
rev limiter
pertronix ignition
clutch disc and pressure plate
.005” o/s cp pistons and main and rod bearings (see above)
6 point m&r pull up harness
spares:
carburetor
starter
Mechanical fuel pumps
Carb rebuild kit
various ignition parts
spark plugs
Price includes pit trailer and quick jack
Asking $9500 or best offer for car.
Carson single axle open trailer also available: $1500.00
I have really enjoyed some autocross moments in the car, though I don't drive it very well. It's way above my capabilities. I'm 5'9" 225 lbs, and I just don't fit very well. Car will accommodate much taller drivers, though being somewhat slimmer through the middle and shoulders than I am might be good. At 61 years old, I find that I'm just not in condition for this car and need to go back to Street or Street Touring.
Both are located in Northern California.
Charlie Davis
STXE36@gmail.com
(650)740-7898