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Cooper T52 MkI
Manufactured: 1959-1960
Number Built: 17 (factory) + kit built
Engine: BMC 998cc
Configuration: mid-engine
Driver: Ken Booth - biography
Class: Historic Sports Cars
Date taken: April 1977, Start Line, Croft
First raced in 1960 by the likes of John Surtees, the T52 had stiff opposition from Lotus with the more powerful Cosworth engines. Its tubular, space frame chassis had a double wishbone front suspension, with coils springs, and at the rear, a transverse leaf spring with lower wishbones only. Cooper's own rack and pinion steering and magnesium wheel were also used. In total, 27 of these machines were built, 10 being sold as a kit of parts.

Cooper T56
Manufactured: 1961
Number Built: 22 (factory) + kit built
Engine: 1098cc
Configuration: mid-engine
Driver: Clive Wilson
Race Series: Historic Formula Junior
Date taken: July 200, Croft Circuit

Cooper T59
Manufactured: 1960
Number Built: 28 (factory) + kit built
Engine: 1098cc
Configuration: mid-engine
Driver: Alan Briggs
Race Series: Historic Formula Junior
Date taken: July 2001, Croft Circuit

Cooper T72
Manufactured:
Number Built:
Engine: 998cc
Configuration: mid-engine
Driver: Neale Shepherd
Date taken: July 1983, Donington Park
Image Copyright: Robert Brown
This car was taking part in the Auchentoshan Formula Racing Car Series.