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Updated 21.09.2003

Make / Model: Ford Cortina 1500 GT
Year: 1963
Owner / driver: Henrik Weiner
Location: Korsholm
Team: HWR-Speedgroup
Engine Capacity: 1538
Power / rpm: > 100+/ approx. 6500 rpm
Gearbox: Standard "uprated second" -type, i.e. higher 2:nd gear
Rear axle: Standard GT -63, ratio 4,44 ja "limited slip"
Brakes: Standard 1-circuit GT 9,5" discs front, 9" drums rear, racing pads and shoes
Suspension: 190 lbs front springs, modifies standard leaf springs rear, lowered 7-10 cm, otherwise standard
Wheels: 5½ x 13" GB- and Minator aluminium wheels, 5½" Lotus steel wheels.
Tyres: Dunlop Vintage 4,50 M CR 65, 5,25 M and 5,50 L
History: I'll tell more when all is clarified, but it is interesting....