Simon, I am interested in Formula Jr. (currently working on a Fiat
powered Taraschi a contemporary of the Wainer). One correction: Sports
Cars Illustrated became "Car & Driver" not "Road & Track." Dick Buckingham
Simon Favre wrote:
>
> There's a write-up of the Wainer Formula Junior in the September 1960
> issue of Sports Cars Illustrated (just before they were forced to change
> the name to Road & Track). I just happen to have a copy in my briefcase.
>
> The Wainer was made in Milan by Gianfranco Mantovani using a mixed
> assortment of Fiat parts. The engine was a Fiat 1100, which the formula
> was basically written around by the late Count Johnny Lurani. Power was
> quoted at 87 bhp SAE at 6500 with 9.8:1 compression. It was mid-engine
> with the tranny casings from a Fiat Multipla using special gears. The
> rear suspension was also Multipla, but turned upside down. The front
> suspension was Fiat 600, which proved to be too spindly and flexible.
> The Fiat 600 front brakes were also described as inadequate. Transverse
> leaf springs were used at both ends. The hood emblem was a pair of
> turtles. Mantovani was associated with Nuvolari at some point, and a
> single turtle was his personal insignia.
>
> Simon Favre
> '58 Bourgeault Formula Jr.
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