I have recently bought an Elden Mk6 1969 Formula Ford. The car was one of the original 4 off built as the first Formula Fords by Elden. 1 for the UK, 3 for the USA. This is one of the USA cars, and has been in the UK for a few years. I am looking for any information on these early cars, as they only made a few, it is not readily available.
The car should be fully restored by the end of march 2013 and will be on our stand at Techno Classica Essen. We are completing a complete rebuild of the car, which we believe was fairly original when we bought it. Everything seems to be original on the car, except the dials and seat.
All help much appreciated.
Regards, Duncan
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westwood35
, Jan 30 2013 09:20
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Tim Murray
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Posted 30 January 2013 - 09:53
I'm sure you'll already know this Elden history site, but just in case:
http://eldenracingcars.moonfruit.com/#
http://eldenracingcars.moonfruit.com/#
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westwood35
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Posted 30 January 2013 - 12:01
I'm sure you'll already know this Elden history site, but just in case:
http://eldenracingcars.moonfruit.com/#
Tim, Thank you. We had seen this info, which was confirmed by Peter Hampsheir. Just need to find out more!!!
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RonPohl
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Posted 30 January 2013 - 16:44
A lovely formula ford. Any idea who drove it in the U.S?
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E1pix
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Posted 30 January 2013 - 18:49
I wondered this as well...
Congrats on your new ride.
Congrats on your new ride.
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raceannouncer2003
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Posted 30 January 2013 - 19:39
Have you seen these webpages?
http://apexspeed.com...p...0266&page=3
http://www.team.net/...2/msg00119.html
Jack Bartelt, Butch Deer, and Peter Egan (of Road & Track) are mentioned as former owners of Elden Mk 6s.
Vince H.
http://apexspeed.com...p...0266&page=3
http://www.team.net/...2/msg00119.html
Jack Bartelt, Butch Deer, and Peter Egan (of Road & Track) are mentioned as former owners of Elden Mk 6s.
Vince H.
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westwood35
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Posted 31 January 2013 - 20:16
Thank very much for all the information. Great news on the names from the US. Now to find an old copy of Road and Track!! It has been confirmed as the First Formula Ford built by Elden. Ours has a steel floor and the other three all had aluminium floors, plus slightly different bodywork. Now we have to try and complete a full restoration and keep as many original parts on the car as we can. We will be replacing the original early type x/flow with a later 711M type, and begin a complete rebuild of the old engine to stay with the car. I will post photos of the completed car when it is done.
