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1952 Cooper Mk6 Formula Junior Single-Seater
United Kingdom • 7 Dec 2014
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This 1952 Cooper Mk6 Formula Junior Single-Seater, chassis number Mk6-10-52, is a historic racing car, believed to be one of only two of its kind. Originally fitted with a 500cc Norton engine, it was later converted to Formula Junior specification with a Ford Anglia engine and Porsche 356A gearbox. Restored in 2006, it has been competing in the South African Historic Championship, making it a unique piece of racing history, eligible for Formula Junior and Cooper events.
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While the car has been restored and competed in historic championships, the listing mentions that it has undergone significant modifications from its original form, including engine and gearbox swaps, and body changes. The car also raced irregularly and was in storage for a long time. The car was restored in 2006, making it 18 years old.
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Believed one of only two of its kind existing today, this historic racing car is eligible for both Formula Junior and Cooper events, and is affectionately known as the 'Ugly Duck'.
It is believed that the car was originally fitted with a 500cc Norton engine and imported into Rhodesia by one of the Ferguson brothers in 1954.
It may have been passed on almost immediately to Jimmy de Villiers of Cooper-Bristol fame and raced regularly in southern African meetings.
Unfortunately, few race records survive from that period but the Cooper was raced in its original form until at least 1958.
An attempt was made to start a Formula Junior series in southern Africa in 1960 but it failed to get off the ground.
It was at this time that the Cooper was converted to its current Formula Junior specification with a Ford Anglia engine and Porsche 356A split-casing gearbox.
New rear suspension was installed using all the original Cooper components and a new aluminium body fitted.
There were many suc...
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£17,392
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