1962 TORNADO TALISMAN GT, RESTORED, RACE READY, 1500 COSWORTH ENGINE, 1 OF 186!

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Tornado Talisman GT Rare British Sports Car Beautifully Restored Ready to Race VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLE HISTORY: This beautifully restored Tornado Talisman was purchased by the Beady Eye Vintage Triumph Racing Team (Bill Dentinger & Bob Wismer) from Canadian vintage racer Bob Grunau in 1994. They had previously restored. and were competing in a Tornado Thunderbolt and wanted to add another of the rare Tornado cars to their race stable. In 1995 they commenced a full body-off restoration. In 2004 it was done and ready to go vintage racing. The current log book shows only 6 races since 2005. the last being in 2010. They had 4 other vintage races car so this one didn’t get raced as much. although they felt it was the best handling and most fun car to race. Originally purchased in England from Gold Seal Car Co. . Ltd. . London. it initially competed in various hill climbs and race meets. In 1964 the body was destroyed and a replacement body was secured from the Tornado factory (last body produced before factory closed). It was imported to Canada in 1965 and had several owners until the Beady Eye Racing Team purchased it in 1994. MARQUE HISTORY: A small British car builder. Tornado Cars. Ltd. produced a series of sports and racing cars from 1957 thru 1964. In 1962 the company introduced a new model. the Talisman. a 4-seater GT. It featured a fastback fiberglass body. ladder type chassis. wishbone front suspension. independent rear suspension. disc brakes. and a Cosworth tuned version of the Ford Kent 4-cylinder engine. Only 186 Talismans were produced before the company closed in 1964 making this a very rare car! More marque information can be obtained at the following websites: http://www. fairthorpescc. com/fscc_Tornado. html INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE: Boxes of Original Parts (see inventory list in photos). Used Ford Kent Engine. Car Cover. Original Color Sales Brochure (2). Sales Brochure W/Pricing. Tornado & Talisman Magazine Articles. Tornado Club & Fairthorpe Club Communication. Period Ford Engine Articles. Period Gear Box Articles. Restoration Photos CD. VSCDA Log Book. Grid Sheets & Track Notes. Wiring Diagram. SPECIFICATIONS: 1498cc Ford Cosworth I-4 Cylinder Engine. Cast Iron Block. Weber 40DCOE-2 Carburetor. Ford 4-Speed Transmission. R&P Steering. 9” Front Disc Brakes. 7” Rear Drum Brakes. 13”X5” Panasport Race Wheels. Dunlop 4. 50L13 CR-65 Tires. 1450 Pound Curb Weight. 144” O/A Length. 48” O/A Height. 60” O/A Width. 96” Wheelbase. RACE FEATURES: 8-Gallon Fuel Safe Fuel Cell. Bolted-In Full Roll Cage. Padded Head Restraint. Quick Release Race Steering Wheel. Fuel Pressure Regulator. Fuel Pressure Gauge. Auxiliary Electric Fuel Pump. Racing Dash Switches. Relocated Battery Box. Battery Disconnect Switch. Fire Extinguisher. 5-Point Safety Harness. Custom Exhaust Header. Electric Cooling Fan. Gear Reduction Starter. Water Catch Can. BY THE NUMBERS VIN (TOTA191362) DECODED: TO = Tornado Cars Ltd. TA = Talisman Model 19 = Check Numbers 13 = 13th Produced 62 = 1962 Model Call Jeff at 419-344-0319 (Mobile) or 419-353-8338 (Office) or email me jeffsnook01@gmail. com for more information or if you have any questions. VEHICLE CONDITION: We do a mechanical and cosmetic inspection to each vehicle before listing it for sale. This report is included below will provide a reasonable description of the vehicle condition. Older vehicles are subject to normal wear and tear and we have tried to indicate the overall condition of the vehicle to the best of our ability. But. we can not always find everything that is not perfect with a vehicle. so independent inspections are welcome and encouraged. We drive each vehicle approximately 20 miles. but this is no indication of its long term road-worthiness. The only guarantee with an older vehicle is that someplace. sometime. something will need repaired! INSPECTION REPORT: Year 1962 Make Tornado Model Talisman GT Ext. Color Green/Yellow Stripe Int. Color Black Vinyl /Green Cloth VIN TOTA191362 Tire Info Dunlop Racing 4. 50L-13 Odometer 23. 97 Actual N KEY: E = Excellent G = Good F = Fair P = Poor INTERIOR E G F P Comments: Upholstery X Very nicely restored front bucket and rear bench seat. Headliner X Like new. Roll Cage X Custom made 6-point. bolt-in. full roll cage. Carpets X New during restoration and in very nice condition. Dash X Good paint. Custom engine turned aluminum fascia panels with race switches and gauges installed. Seat Belts X X 5-point harness dated 2009. Instruments X X Engine instruments OK. Tachometer is bouncy. reads steady at idle only. Suspect accuracy. Speedo inop. Battery X Installed in box behind passenger seat for better weight distribution. Trunk X Trunk finished in black spackle paint. Tidy fuel cell and pump installed. Trunk lid rubs on left side. Fuel Cell X Custom Fuel Safe fuel cell. new 2004. EXTERIOR E G F P Comments: Paint X British Racing Green w/Yellow stripe. Paint is glossy and very presentable for a race car. Body Panels X Good for fiberglass of the period. Showing some light stress cracks and wrinkly area above left rear wheel. Body replaced in 1964. Bumpers X Painted silver and molded integrally with the body. Attached fiberglass over-riders. Trim X Door handles showing some pitting. Other bright trim in good condition. Floors X Sills X Tires X Dunlop Racing 4. 50L13s. Don’t know the age. Wheels X Panasport Racing 13”X5” Glass X Door sliding windows are Plexiglas with some scratches. Rear window Plexiglas is foggy. Windshield glass good. UNDERHOOD E G F P Comments: Fluids X Belts X Hoses/Lines X Filters X Cooling System X Small amount of antifreeze. safe to 20 degrees. Temp holds at 160 degrees with auxiliary fan running. Charging System X Appearance X MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL E G F P Comments: Engine X Ford Kent 1498cc. Cold blooded. but runs smooth once warmed up. Engine runs strong at low to medium revs. Transmission X Shifts well. Electrical X Brakes X New rear wheel cylinders and brake light switch. Firm pedal. Brakes seem well balanced. Steering X Light and direct. Wipers Mechanism installed. but not operational. Race car. Lights X X Head lights and brake lights are working. but tail lights are not wired. UNDER E G F P Comments: Leaks X X Some engine oil leaks and transmission leaking at output shaft. Rust X No rust. restored and painted tubular chassis. Exhaust X Custom stainless steel header. No muffler. Race car. MISC. E G F P Comments: Door Latch X X Driver door latch OK. Passenger door latch worn. terry spring used inside to hold door shut. Weber Cold Start X No cable on the cold start mechanism. lever must be operated from underhood while warming up. TERMS OF SALE: An immediate PayPal $500 deposit is required upon purchase. The balance of a 25% deposit is required within 3 days from end of auction and full payment to be made within 10 from end of auction. Payment to be made by cash in person. or bank to bank wire transfer only. Personal. certified or bank checks are not accepted for payment. Overseas shipments and/or finance documentation will require an additional $100 fee to cover the time and costs associated with either of these items. You are responsible for shipping. Buyer to arrange. pay for. and have vehicle transported within 30 days from end of auction. For an estimate of shipping costs. we suggest using eBay’s request for a shipping quote near the top of the listing. You can also try this site to get additional quotes: http://gigamoves. com/ Just plug in our zip code (43402). your destination zip code. and some additional info for some online quotes. Storage is available after the 30 days for $110/month. Please be aware you are buying this car “AS IS – NO WARRANTY”. Vehicle is being advertised locally and the auction may end early if sold.