FOR SALE
1966 TURNER Sports MK3 Modsports / Sprint / Hillclimb project (Not Midget, Sprite, Spitfire, Herald, Lotus, Stiletto)
Originally registered as 1508 VE until 1986 when it was re-registered as TGC 96E, the identity it retains on its V5 with Chassis number 66/0103/PC to this day.
Believed to be the last Mk3 built, it was only semi-completed by the factory before its closure in 1966, hence it is first registered/manufactured in 1967 after completion by The Pit Counter in Derby. This car was well known in England, driven by Bob Mayfield, until circa 1991 when it was brought to Northern Ireland by its present owner to be converted in to a Mod Sports race car. It has wider than standard body work to cover the larger 9” X 15” Compomotive split wheels, but still utilising the Triumph double wishbone front suspension. It comes with a mould for the rear bodywork, plus a spare front section.
The cabin area has been extensively modified using aluminium panels, this was to be as part of its upgrading to ModSports, as the owner had had done to successful Midgets previously. Unfortunately the builder became unwell, and did not recover enough to finish the build, leaving the car as it sits today. It has been in a heated garage during this time and been run periodically.
It’s fantastic condition belies its years, which can be seen in photos, looking purposeful as it still maintains its original Turner windscreen and Scuttle panel.
Some history here
http://www.turnersportscars.co.uk/
The current spec is as follows:
Engine
Bob Mayfield built Cosworth spec 1600cc Kent (Pre XFlow)
12.1-1 Comp Ratio, Balanced, EN40 bearings, Forged Steel Rods, 85mm Omega pistons, 264 Machined Twin cam Camshaft, trap door sump, Running on Castrol 351.
Transmission
Gearbox is Quaife Bullet Straight Cut EP80 Four Speed, connected via a steel balanced propshaft to a 4.4-1 Salsbury Differential located in an Anglia 105 Van rear axle.
Brakes and Clutch are all AP Racing.
Front Brakes Calipers CP 2361, Discs 10” CP 2261/568, Pads Mintex 171
Rears Standard drums with Mintex 171 linings
The car comes with V5 and could be registered for road use, or finish the build for an ultra rare, competitive British Sportscar.
This car can be delivered to nearly anywhere in the world for a small additional cost.
Offers invited to Robert@woodsides.com or contact AllanH@aol.com for more info/photos.
