1986 FORMULA FORD VAN DIEMEN RF86 For Sale

1986 FORMULA FORD VAN DIEMEN RF86

Chassis No: 1115

Auction Estimate: AU$5, 000-8, 000 (£3, 000-5, 000 approx.)

- details above

For auction 20 August at Mallala Motorsport Park, South Australia.

The most well-known of the Van Diemen’s is the Formula Ford chassis and these
racing cars been at the forefront of that class of motorsport leading it to become
the largest bespoke manufacturer of open-wheelers in the world. The company’s
purpose-built factory was located at the famous Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit
allowing teams to test the cars right off the production line.

According to factory archives, RF86 Chassis 1115 was originally supplied in Signal
Red on 21st March 1986 to Sturl-Ziemelin, with gear box no: 5887 with a Scholar
engine. It is not known exactly how, when or from whom this car came into Clem’s
possession but it is believed it has been used exclusively to provide enthusiastic
beginners with the opportunity to have a run around Mallala on club days.

The Van Diemen RF86 Formula Ford is one of the most sought after cars in Historic
Formula Ford and dominated the recent 50th anniversary race meeting at Sydney
Motorsport Park against later versions of the marque. This car would require
recommissioning for racing and to be considered eligible for a CAMS Certificate of
Description for Historic Formula Ford racing in Australia.

This car is being offered for sale on the 20 August at Mallala Motorsport Park, South Australia. The auction features many other highlights including:

1954 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100/ 4 BN1
1950 JAGUAR XK120 3. 4-LITRE OTS
1967 FIAT 500 BAMBINO
1964 ½ FORD MUSTANG 2-DOOR HARDTOP
1962 DODGE PHOENIX S SERIES
2005 NISSAN 350 Z
1968 MORRIS MINI COOPER S Mk I
1972 CHRYSLER VALIANT VH CHARGER R/ T E38 COUPE
THE CLEM SMITH 1978 CHRYSLER CHARGER SPORTS SEDAN
1973 CHRYSLER CHARGER VJ COUPE - VH E38 BATHURST CLONE
1950 FORD CUSTOM DELUXE FORDOR SEDAN
1923 FORD MODEL T BODIED BY PROPERTS’ OF SYDNEY
1939 WILLYS OVERLAND MODEL 39 SEDAN
1936 HUDSON TERRPLANE 6C ROADSTER
1934 HUDSON TERRAPLANE 6C DROPHEAD
1934 HUDSON 8 COUPE
1952 FIAT 500 TOPOLINO TYPE C
1955 HUDSON HORNET SEDAN LHD
1952 HUDSON HORNET CLUB SPORT COUPE MODEL 7B LHD
1938 HUDSON TERRAPLANE COUPE MODEL 76
1929 HUDSON SUPER SIX “PINE CONE” SALOON
1942 HUDSON SUPER SIX COUPE LHD
1938 HUDSON TERRAPLANE SPECIAL
1953 HOLDEN FX 48-215
1930 ESSEX SUPER SIX SEDAN
1989 FIAT NIKI
1970 AMC RAMBLER JAVELIN COUPE
1964 AMC RAMBLER AMERICAN 330 SEDAN
1964 AMC RAMBLER CLASSIC CROSS COUNTRY 660
1919 ESSEX MODEL A ROADSTER
1927 STEARNS-KNIGHT G8 SERIES SEDAN
1986 FORMULA FORD VAN DIEMEN RF86
1963 CHEVROLET CORVAIR COUPE LHD
1997 SUBARU SVX 2 DOOR COUPE
1975 AMC RAMBLER MATADOR X COUPE
1935 RAILTON FAIRMILE ONE DROPHEAD

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