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£6,174
1961 Tornado Typhoon Project
United States • 5 May 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Tornado Typhoon, one of approximately 400 built, was recovered from a barn and is powered by a 1,172cc Ford engine. It features a maroon fiberglass body, red leather interior, and gold-finished wheels; however, the paint is faded, and the total mileage is unknown, suggesting it needs cosmetic and possibly mechanical work.
Condition
4
The car is described as a 'project' and having been recovered from a barn, indicating it needs work. The seller notes that the paint has faded throughout, and flaws in the finish are visible. The odometer shows 10k miles, and total mileage is unknown, indicating wear and potential mechanical issues. Therefore, it is in average condition and requires reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
E93A6015C
Odometer:
10,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 1,172cc Ford E93A Inline-Four Three-Speed Manual Transmission Maroon Paint Red Leather Upholstery 17" Gold-Finished Wheels Independent Front Suspension Drum Brakes Two-Place Seating Side-Exit Exhaust System
This 1961 Tornado Typhoon is one of an estimated 400 examples built between 1957 and 1962, and it was recovered from a barn prior to the selling dealer’s purchase around two years ago.
Featuring fiberglass bodywork finished in maroon, the car is powered by a 1,172cc Ford E93A inline-four mated to a three-speed manual transmission.
It rides on 17″ gold-finished wheels and is further equipped with independent front suspension, drum brakes, a side-exit exhaust, and two-place seating trimmed in red leather.
This Typhoon is now offered at no reserve with transferable New York registration.
Founded in the 1950s by Bill Woodhouse, Tornado sold fiberglass sports cars, bodies, and kits in several configurations through the mid-1960s.
Available in kit form or as a fully assembled car...
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