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338 Tornado Competition Tempest (1960-62)

Tornado Competition Tempest 2 seater (1960) Engine 997cc S4 OHV Production 15 (all Tempest bodies)

Registration Number BXW 223

Produced in kit form by Tornado of Chipperfield and later Rickmansworth. The Tempest was marketed in many different forms, 2 seater, 2 seater Coupe, 4 seater, 4 seater Coupe and a Sportsback, hough only an approximate total of 15 were supplied. With a GRP body and taking the more modern Ford Anglia 105E mechanics, although Triumph Herald and BMC A series units would fit. Front suspension and brakes are Triumph. With a rack and pinion steering

The Competition model differed from the standard car, having a full race Cosworth engine, with twin weber carburettors, close ratio gearbox, and the back end of a Formula Junior Condor, with inboard Alfin drum brakes

 

Shot 15:05:2011 at Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire Ref 68-

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