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NEVES CLASSIC RACING CAR
Specifications
Based on Mk1 Ford Escort running gear with:-
1.3 Ford Escort crossflow engine (fully rebuilt).
Twin DCOE 40 Webbers
Full race cam
GT head
4 branch manifold
Duplex timing chain
Hi pressure Burton oil pump
Balanced and lightened engine
Upgraded cooling system and oil cooler.
Passed SIC and HKCCRC regulations.
RM 65,000.00
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The car is one of many clones that have been developed around the world over the last 50 years. The Neves Car is based upon a chassis designed by Ron Chapman which is popularly known as the Lo-cost 7, widely made in the UK by companies such as MK Engineering and RAW.
Neves Cars are designed and built to comply with the rules of the Hong Kong Classic car Club (HKCCC) for races held at sepang. These rules allow , at the discretion of the race committee , for cars that are substantially identical to the original cars of the 60's and 70's to be raced as Classic cars. The cars are designed and built in full compliance with the form and spirit of the HKCCC rules.
Based upon the running gear of either a MK1 or MK2 Escort the cars have a space frame chassis, independent double wishbone front suspension and a full roll cage.
The chassis , suspension wishbones , suspension links , Panhard rod roll cage and exhaust manifolds are fabricated in Malaysia , as are the Aluminium body panels , the Fibre glass wings and the Nose cone.
The roll cage has been built in Cold Draw Steel Tubing to meet the requirements of the FIA, and consists of two roll hoops and side impact protection and provides anchor points for the racing seat (s) belt.
The seat (s) is carbon fibre reinforced fibre glass and is again made in Malaysia. While they are styled on the race seats popular as after market additions , they are in fact purpose made to fit the narrow seating area (s), they offer full lateral support and head restraint.
The suspension units are built in Malaysia to the specification of neves cars using settings and spring rates derived from running similar cars at Sepang for the past 5 years. The shock absorbers are mono-tube coil over type and allow easy adjustment of the car's ride height. The tyres come from Malaysia , for dry racing the car has been built to run the 15 x 7 inch slicks manufactured by Silverstone, (as used on the Malaysian Super series MSS cars).
The transmission and rear axle are stock from the Ford Escort , and have been refurbished with new bearings, brake and other consumable parts. The front brakes are from the latter model Ford Cortina and again all consumable parts are replaced. These prove more than adequate for the car weight , which is targeted at 500 to 600 KG.
The engine chosen is a Ford Kent Crossflow OHV (Overhead Valve Unit) with a capacity of either 1300cc or 1600cc and is chosen to meet the rules of Classic Car Racing. They can be extensively modified with big valve head, long duration/high lift cam , twin side draught Webber carbrettors, steel cranks and electronic ignition to produce a target power in excess of 100 BHP per litre. The timing and rocker gear and the oil and cooling systems can be upgraded to allow for the increased power.
At 100 BHP per litre Neves Cars consider the power to be on par with many of today's high performance cars from japan, whilst retaining eligibility for Classic car racing. The abscence of computers/chips etc means that the car is easily maintained at home with a minimum of specialist tools.
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At R&J Sports and Classic Cars we specialise in Sales, Servicing, Supplying Parts and the restoration of Veteran, Vintage, Classic Cars and Motor cycles.
We are also committed to developing an industry which will be able to meet all the demands of owners and enthusiasts of such vehicles.
In addition the aim is to provide a platform whereby these remaining examples of our heritage will be preserved for many generations to come. In order to achieve this we have to inspire and encourage the youth of today from all walks of life and from all countries of this planet to find enthusiasm, skills and dedication to the cause.
In doing so not only do we preserve our heritage, create employment, pass on skills and craftmanship. We also open up a wealth of opportunities to the business and entertainment community
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Here in Malaysia we carry out Chassis up restorations. Complete mechanical overhauls, and basic maintainance including routine servicing.
Create interior trim packages with flair and imagination using a variety of materials including Connolly hides.
Bare metal resprays incorporating a complete system which includes rust prevention and etch priming. We have original paint colour formulas which have been reformulated by PPG coatings (formerly ICI) specifically for us.
Accident repairs in accordance with PIAM's regulations.
Air conditioning systems which are designed sympathetically towards both the car and it's occupants.
Supply stainless steel exhaust systems and wiring looms if not available we remake them.
Manufacture of wooden dashboards, door cappings and other items required for interior or exterior use. All are finished in UV resistent lacquer.
Hood covers are also made from UV resistent fabric supplied by Sunbrella and is guaranteed for 5 years.
We try, wherever possible, to bring your car back to it's original specification .
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