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TYPE 51
FORMULA FORD
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TYPE 51, 51A, 51C 
1967 to 1968
Formula Ford

Engine: Ford Cortina GT 1599cc--------------------------
Gearbox: Ford 4-speed----------------------------------------
Chassis: Multi-tubular Space Frame---------------------
Front Suspension: Double Wishbones----------------
 and-Coil Spring / Damper Units.----------------------------
Rear Suspension: reversed lower wishbones,------
upper links, twin radius rods, and Coil Spring-------
  & Damper Units.----------------------------------------------------
Wheelbase: 7 ft. 6 in.--------------------------------------------
Front Track: 4 ft. 1.5 in.----------------------------------------
Rear Track: 4 ft. 1.5 in.-----------------------------------------
Length: 11 ft. 8 in.-----------------------------------------------
Weight: 880 lbs.--------------------------------------------------


Based upon the space frame of the Type 22--
and 31 and powered by a Ford Cortina GT----
push rod engine with narrow road type tires.
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