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Cooper MkIV
Manufactured:
1951-56
Number Built:
Engine: 500cc J.A.P.
Configuration: rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
Driver:
Shirley Monro
Race Series: HSCC Formula Junior
Date
taken: July 2001, Croft Circuit
The
Mk V Cooper was one of the first of a batch of mid-engined cars to be
successful, becoming a forerunner of modern single seater design. Based around
either a 500cc or 1000cc JAP engine and motorcycle gearbox, it had a ladder type
chassis with aluminium bodywork. Both front and rear suspension had
transverse
leaf springs with telescopic shock absorbers, and braking relied on drums
all round.
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Cooper Mk4
Manufactured:
Number Built:
Engine: 500cc
Configuration: mid-engine
Driver:
Robert Giles or W.D.C. Needham
Race Series: Formula racing cars
Date
taken: July 1983, Donington Park
Image Copyright:
Robert Brown
This car was taking part in the Auchentoshan Formula Racing Car Series.
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