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    Default 1985 Van Diemen RF85

    1985 Van Diemen RF-85. Formerly Canadian Pro series car. 10 race old Britain West engine with RFD aluminium cylinder head (head freshened 0 hours, new valves and springs). Chassis rebuilt and modified - increased foot clearance in toe box area (fits size 12 shoes), dash rail raised to allow knees to be raised to steering wheel, upper cockpit perimeter bars added, shoulder belt mounts placed to suit Hans device. New fuel cell cover fabricated of 6061-T6 aluminium. All rod ends new or in excellent condition. Bodywork stripped to gel coat and repaired as needed, with new paint (not a pro paint job but nice). Pi C-dash with water temp, oil pressure, RPM and wheel speed sensors. Two sets of slightly scruffy wheels, 4 bolt hubs. Rebuilt brake calipers and master cylinders, rebuilt clutch slave with spare kit, new throw-out bearing to suit 7.25" Quartermaster clutch. New pedal box of billet aluminium. Currently set up to fit 6'-2" driver.
    Car was renovated to be a personal car, but driver was too 'fat' to fit at 230 lbs. Car was complete and race ready after completion, now needs a solid race prep after storage for 2 years. No seat belts or battery (takes an Odyssey PC-680 size). Roll hoop is skinned double hoop to European/Canadian spec, not to SCCA spec. CASC log book, and FIA ASN Canada log book.

    Price is $7,000. Car is located in Dundas, Ontario (one hour west of Toronto)

    email me at dthompson@3macs.com for pictures or more information
    Last edited by Daniel Thompson; 07.01.11 at 2:20 PM.

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    More pictures:
    Last edited by Daniel Thompson; 07.01.11 at 2:20 PM.

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    Very interested - check your email

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    buy it Rondo

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    Mr. Rondo,

    I have replied to your email and thanks. Let me know if you did not get my messages.

    Thanks,

    Daniel

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    Photos have been posted here:

    http://s278.photobucket.com/home/cchs79

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    Default car

    Come on Rondo fill that empty trailer

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    Urgh! I am being stalked on Apexspeed!!! Don't worry, plans in action guys.

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    Plans are in action, but is the check in the mail?
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    man your getting hammered here Rondo

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    Default Yaaaa

    I just sold my RF-85 just two years ago. It was, however a 2L car. Great handling with the wide track kit, it was a very stable and quick car. I am sure Dan's car is just as good. This car was the VD "reply" to the Swift. And it was a pretty potent reply!

    I sold my car for a lot more than this one. It is a good deal. I have been kicking myself after I sold it as the new owner wrecked it right out of the box.

    Lotta car for the money

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel Thompson View Post
    No seat belts
    Hey Ron,

    I've got an extra Willans Formula Car harness good through 2013 that I'll give to you and deliver to Summit Point on the 25th if that helps turn these "plans in action" into a "check in the mail".

    Sid

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    It really is heartening to have so many friends and supporters....

    But I'm waiting for the "I'll buy it for you and place your fat butt in it for free" post. C'mon guys! Thank you Apexspeed!

    Let's let Mr Thompson sell his car and I will see him soon enough...

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    Sold! Thanks Apexspeed

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    The Merlyn Mk11a is still available (see seperate posting).

    Thanks,

    Daniel

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