For Sale: Forde Bros Special MG TC – $60,000
TC enthusiasts Harry and Val Forde began construction of the car in 1957 with its first race in 1962. The car was restored to its present condition by Gary Grant of Geelong in 1982. It carries a CAMS historical classification logbook.
The car design weighing 610kg, was based on Harry Firth’s TC with a modified chassis, offset engine and rear axle, and a standard gear box providing a seating position below the chassis line and to reduce the car height.
The 1380cc engine capacity with a ported head, Marshall-Nordec J75 blower geared to provide 7lb boost at 4000rpm plus, and a dual bowl SU carby running on straight Methanol. Standing quarter at the Geelong Revival 13.32 seconds. (The engine runs smoothly on 98 octane fuel when not in race mode.)
The car together with a purpose-built enclosed trailer is located in Ocean Grove, Victoria.
Contact: Peter McLennan Phone. 0417587807 email. mclennap@outlook.com
