08-12-2009, 08:22 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Carrollton,
Tx
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR DAYTONA COUPE 302 COBRA FE STOCK
Posts: 846
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The Merlyn was built by Colchester Racing Development, Ltd. back in the '60's. They are still in business today and operate as a British Tool and Machine Co. and the best part is that they still can manufacture the parts for the Merlyn Formula Fords and the other models they originally produced.
The FF Mk 20A was built in 1971. CRD built about 450 of these cars from mid 1960's to 1972 and about 250 were shipped to the U.S. This car has a 1600cc cross flow Kent Ford engine with weber carbs and a 4 speed Hewland tranny with an operational reverse.
It developes about 105 HP and will top out in a good draft and tail wind around 130MPH. Disc brakes and coil overs on each corner, with upper and lower A arms. Very responsive and fun to drive.
This car qualifies for The Monoposto Racing Club events in addition to the various vintage racing clubs accross the country...CVAR, RMVR, SVRA, etc. Check out the MRC at http://www.monoposto.com/index.html, for more info.
db, These clubs won't let one add HP so Weight Watchers  is the only way I know of on improving the power to weight ratio.
These guys have way too much fun! Remember, life is not a "dress rehersal"!
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