I wonder about the similarities between two cars during the 1952 F.2 season.
The Cooper Bristol and the Frazier Nash seem to be remarkably similar. A coincidence or were they connected in some way?
Another 1952 question
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Barry Boor
, Dec 26 2021 19:13
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Doug Nye
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Posted 26 December 2021 - 19:59
Concidence. Cut-price responses by like-minded practical constructors to cut-price regulations.
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robjohn
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Posted 26 December 2021 - 23:51
You doubtless know most of this, Barry, but others may like to look at
https://www.conceptc...-Nash-FN48.aspx
I never thought much about it myself.
Edited by robjohn, 27 December 2021 - 00:07.
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Graham Gauld
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Posted 27 December 2021 - 05:53
There were three Formula 2 Frazer Nashes built. The second one was bought by Scotsman Billy Skelly and raced by him and occasionally by his friend Ted Lund. The third one was sold to Irishman Richard Odlum. The Skelly car was converted into a Le Mans Replica sports car .
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Sterzo
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Posted 27 December 2021 - 12:05
You doubtless know most of this, Barry, but others may like to look at
https://www.conceptc...-Nash-FN48.aspx
I never thought much about it myself.
Which gives us some clues about the similar appearance: "In addition to its weight, the engine stood rather tall in the saddle. The air-induction pipes for its normal aspiration were located on the top of the engine. Therefore, as with the Cooper, Frazer-Nash's compact, tubular chassis would sport a rather large air scoop and bulge on the top of the engine cowling."
