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With the successful sale of F2044
recently, we're pleased to be able to offer a similar
"completion project" in the form of the
next chassis to leave the Bicester factory; F2045.
Currently
located in Suffolk, F2045 is still unregistered
but is in the later stages of construction. She
was originally delivered to the current owner,
Mark, in 1990, and he tells us that the chassis
"has a Dolomite Sprint engine fitted with
completely rebuilt twin SU carburettors and the
bunch of bananas exhaust manifold," by which
we assume he means the elaborate four-branch system
specifically designed for the Latham that, in
itself, releases an additional 15 bhp from the
engine.
The installation also includes the
optional remote oil cooler. The manual four-speed
gearbox is installed, together with a shortened
and balanced propshaft. All the suspension and brakes,
including servo, have been fitted, and a new fuel
tank is in the boot, together with a high-performance
electric fuel pump.
Mark has also
completed the fitting of the wiring loom, some
of which can be seen in the accompanying photograph.
The
aforementioned exhaust manifold is yet to be mated
to the bespoke Latham exhaust system, but this
is included in the sale, as is an MGB screen surround
and rubber. Mark also has a full set of headlamp
bowls and indicator/sidelight units. These and
a number of other components are illustrated in
the photograph below, bottom right.
Together
with the chassis and all the major components
already installed, such as front and rear suspension,
dampers, springs, steering rack and column, back
axle and pedal-box assembly, the sale also includes
a spare Sprint engine and gearbox with overdrive.
Visible in the shot (left) are the special
made-to-order Spax damper units, now unique to
the Latham, and the dahboard and centre console
can be seen in the next photograph.
The
final photo on the left shows the cockpit with
the door open. The white marks are just the remains
of some tape used to keep the doors shut whilst
Mark was working on the F2. The door locks have
yet to be installed, but Mark appears to have
achieved a good fit on the doors themselves -
one of the more difficult aspects of an F2 build,
so it's good to know that part has been completed
already.
"I
still have all the original receipts, which also
show that I bought and fitted a camshaft from
Holbay, a Group II clutch, lightened flywheel,
and a brake bias valve. I also have the original
registration documents from the donor vehicles."
Mark had great plans for racing the F2 in the
kit car series of the day, so went for the highest
standard of competition components that he could
afford at the time.
 The
asking price is "offers in the region of"
£2300.
If
you would like to find out more about this car,
please contact the Register by email
and
we will put you in touch with Mark.
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on images to view enlargements.
Details
correct as of April 2010 |
