1969 Alexis MK15 Race Car

Highlights

Ready to race now with all consumables and safety devices up to date
Recently serviced
Neil Bold engine
HSCC papers
Eligible for the highly sought-after HSCC Historic Formula Ford championship
Eligible for Formula Ford Festival and Walter Hayes Trophy plus many others
Nice spares package
This car is on the Goodwood register having been invited to the FOS twice and the Revival once

The Appeal

Founded by Alex Francis and Bill Harris, Alexis race cars were set up to produce Formula Junior cars for Team Alexis during the late 1950s and 1960s with numerous achievements attained. The company's main success came from its Formula Ford efforts, with both competitive and commercial performance hailed as outstanding thanks to the firm’s MK14 Russell-Alexis car. The MK14 evolved into the MK15 in the late 1960s, becoming the firm's frontline Formula Ford for the 1969 season.

Widely regarded as one the most influential race cars produced thanks to adoption by Jim Russell’s race school, the Alexis Formula Ford has helped many top-tier drivers get started in the world of Formula racing.

Purchased in 2002 by the vendor, this MK15 has been raced, tuned and enjoyed every season since with a long history of competing the HSCC Historic Formula Ford Championship along with other key eligible events.

The History and Paperwork

Built April 1969
Current ownership since 2002
Established race history
Recent engine rebuild & tuned by leading Historic Formula Ford engine builders.
This is the same model Alexis that James Hunt raced in the 1969 season
Fitted with series-correct Avon ACB9 tyres with low miles
Seatbelts, battery & fire extinguisher are all compliant & up to date
Comes with a front suspension jig, long range fuel tank plus a set of spare rims and tyres
Originally the company Alexis was the "Russel Alexis" Jim Russell in partnership with Alexis who designed the Alexis but then left to join Colin Chapman at Lotus, hence the design similarity between this model and the early Lotus's.

The Interior

Compact racing environment
Momo racing steering wheel
In-date Sabelt seat belts
In-date Lifeline plumbed fire extinguisher

Condition wise the inside is good, with the seat and seat belts in excellent condition and with only the smallest sign of use visible. A Momo suede steering wheel has been fitted to assist with grip and comfort. Clocks are made up of a modern Racetech water & oil gauge matched with a period correct Smiths tacho.

The Exterior

Fibreglass body is in good condition
Good condition with some small wear
Roll bar has been professionally extended to cater for the taller driver
Period correct livery

Presented in very good condition with only the smallest signs of use visible, the MK15 is finished in an evocative 60s period appearance.

The Mechanics

Legal and fully compliant Ford Kent engine
Hewland MK8 gearbox
Recent engine rebuild by Neil Bold Engineering, leading Formula Ford engine builders
Tuned and refined over a 21-year period
Stainless steel crank shaft fitted
Low mileage Avon ACB9 tyres
Reported to be in excellent running condition and ready to race

Used and raced each year, this MK15 has been regularly inspected and tuned to ensure optimal performance. Upgraded components have been fitted to comply with FF1600 category compliance and the result is a thrilling, fun and healthy racer.

Summary

An influential car that introduced many successful and mainstream drivers to the world of Formula racing, the MK15 is superbly competitive racing car that will give the new owner access to any ff1600 event of their choosing both in the UK and mainland Europe.

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