'69 Legrand Mk6 - SOLD

[Qracer03]

1969 Legrand Mk6 for sale

It has a huelin transaxle. It has a custom shell but it is not stock. It has been sitting for 20 years without a motor. It has some rust. It comes with some gears and a race head for a ford pinto motor which was what used to be in it. It needs some tlc but a great find for a project person. I am asking 5,000.

I have as many pics as you would like to see. Email at shenry001@bak.rr.com or text 661-201-0927.

Thanks

[Daniel Thompson]

http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/5251134030.html

[Offcamber1]

Those look like 10 and 14 inch wheels. Is that a Formula B? If so, helluva deal for $5K

[rickb99]

In 1969, Formula B (2) would have had Cosworth engines (1600 cc) for the hot set up and putting out about 220 BHP. The Pinto would have been way out classed. I suspect it was running in some other 'lower' class. Or, a class unique to the USA

[john f]

Mk 6 was a FB car. It was used as the basis of the Mk 7 which was the F5000. Those should be 13" dia. wheels.

john f

[Rick Kirchner]

with those tires and that radiator, are you sure that's not a mk 7 F-5000?

[john f]

Not a Mk7. Would have LG transaxle and engine mounts for a Chevy. Top of rear bulkhead is not removable. Mk 7 has side pods that are the fuel tank.


john f

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[Purple Frog]

Looks to me like originally a FB car. Then converted to pinto for autocross. Notice two names lettered on the side. I see a cut tube (left roll hoop support) to allow room for pinto carb on left side.
Certainly has enough rubber to look cool.

[Offcamber1]

Nuts! I'm sitting here east of the Mississippi with a Hewland Mk to Alfa Twincam gearbox adapter hanging on the wall of my garage.

That would be a terrific suspect for an Alfa transplant, but all my $$$ are tied up in the Lola DS/R.

[pooch776]

Looks like a Formula B. Probably Alfa Powered originally. Could be an interesting project. This is what it should look like done.

http://www.kumberamotors.com/vehicle...ored-race-car/

Cheers, Joe

[Ralph Z.]

Did we conclude what engine belongs in this car?

[Qracer03]

This Legrand does have 13" wheels and was used for autocross in the states. The bar was removed to make room for the Holley carb. It has been recently redone. I enjoy listening to your comments about it. I knew if i put this on here i could get some real answers from real people! Thanks! i was hoping to get some ideas for where the chasis numbers might be located? Any ideas? I have looked behind the dash panel. This car was actually taken to Red Legrand to have a new shell made so i know it is a true mk 6 with adjustments, but the shell was never made. I was hoping to sell it but i know people like chasis numbers. Is there any specific pics of the car i could take to verify its authenticity?

Thanks

[Offcamber1]

look for numbers on the roll hoop and also both the front and back of the firewall. Might find something.

[DanW]

Lotus Twincam was popular in 69. Alfa was used with some cars.

[HayesCages]

https://www.facebook.com/people/Rob-...00008364252773

Be funny if it was their old car.

Edit., Looks as if they or a relative are the sellers... didn't look at the contact email on the 1st post.

[J Leonard]

All the FB cars I saw had FT200. Put a 998cc MAE or SCA in it and call it an FC. Pre SV,ff2000,BDJ style.

[DanW]

FB's also had Mk 5 gearboxes.

[Ralph Z.]

Can anyone tell which gearbox is on this car? Looks a lot like an Mk8/9.

[Earley Motorsports]

It looks like a MK8 to me with the donuts on it.

[Gary_T]

As far as I know - MK5 and MK8 look pretty similar externally.

http://www.taylor-race.com/pdf/ACF14E2.pdf

Gary

[kiwimanz]

In 1969, Formula B (2) would have had Cosworth engines (1600 cc) for the hot set up and putting out about 220 BHP. The Pinto would have been way out classed. I suspect it was running in some other 'lower' class. Or, a class unique to the USA

More likely a twin cam lotus....BDA's were pretty rare in FB cars of that time... but you may well be correct. Def not a pinto

[Gokart Mozart]

The Mk6 came about in 1967, and without any serial dating on the car, I have to say we can call the car a 1967 as the 'what was the hot ticket' in terms of engine and go from there. Then again, I'm just a stickler for starting points.

A neat car all-around.

[Ralph Z.]

The Mk6 came about in 1967, and without any serial dating on the car, I have to say we can call the car a 1967 as the 'what was the hot ticket' in terms of engine and go from there. Then again, I'm just a stickler for starting points.

A neat car all-around.

What would be the likely engine in 1967?

[pooch776]

Here is a link to the Formula B results in the US and Canada from 1965 to 1974.

http://www.oldracingcars.com/fb/

There are only a few Legrand MK6's listed. One car driven by Dale Sebring appears to have been run with both a Lotus twin cam and Alfa engine in 1969. I would say you could put either engine in the car and be period correct. I would personally use a Lotus twin cam.

Cheers, Joe

[provamo]

i crewed on a LeGrand FB in the very early seventies and that car had an Alfa=Romeo powerplant as well as a screwdriver for the shift lever!

[Ralph Z.]

Do you recall the HP for the Alpha engine?

[provamo]

QUOTE=Ralph Z.;488565]Do you recall the HP for the Alpha engine?[ QUOTE]

in my opinion a truly period vintage A-R would be 155 to 165 hp

[rusty718]

My Mk6 has a Lotus Twincam and a Mk6 gearbox with Mk5 gears.

[Ralph Z.]

My Mk6 has a Lotus Twincam and a Mk6 gearbox with Mk5 gears.

Was your MK6 and original Formula B car or was it converted from something else? Just trying to understand that the MK6 cars were FB cars.

[rusty718]

Yes the Mk6 was a continuation of the popular Mk3. They ran in the SCCA Class B - 1300 to 1600cc's and a 5 speed gearbox. Not many Mk6's were built. Mine is an original Mk6.

[AVO West]

Car has been sold to me. It will be restored to proper FB with a lotus T/C. If anyone has mk 6 cockpit, engine cover, or windscreen molds, let me know.

[socaljeff3798]

I am glad it went to a good home. I love seeing these old cars restored. I am trying to buy a new project myself. I should know this week.

Let me know if I can be of any help.

Jeff

[Lee Follansbee]

Would love to see photos as the resto proceeds!

Lee

[Mike Summers]

Is that Todd G it went to??

[AVO West]

Yes it is, Mike.