Description
1960 Alexander Turner 950S MK1
208JJH was first registered 20. 03. 1960 and supplied to celebrated Battle of Britain fighter pilot Wing Commander Ken “Mac” Mackenzie, for the 1960 Autosport Championship Class A.
The Alexander Turners differed from standard in that they were supplied by Alexander Engineering, a well known engine and race car tuning company of the time, who were also agents for Turner Cars.
Modifications included the following:
Bored +0. 060 making 998cc
Lightened flywheel
Ported cylinder head
Double valve springs
Alexander sports camshaft
Alexander inlet manifold
Twin SU H4 carburettors
Sports distributor
Stronger clutch cover
Double trailing arms
Girling type 10 front disc brakes
By 1959 racing results for Turners were already getting noticed, with Bob Gerard winning the Autosport Championship in his 950 Sports, Turners had also won the Autosport Team Prize in both 1958 and 1959.
With an excellent power to weight ratio coupled with amazing handling characteristics, it was no surprise that for a golden period they were the go to for sports car racing drivers in the know. This particular Turner is supplied with the most amazing document portfolio, not only for Turners, but of any historic vehicle.
In 1977 the car was sold to a motoring journalist the Netherlands and by 1985 had arrived in the hands of the previous owner to myself, who must take all the credit for one of the most meticulous and exacting restorations ever carried out.
Supplied documented photos and descriptions of the build, information on all previous owners and copies of correspondence from Wing Commander “Mac” Mackenzie (look him up, he had an incredible flying career and also authored a book describing his life as a flyer), confirming the car’s provenance.
Comprehensive folders outlining the history of Turner Cars and Jack Turner, the incredible engineer and founder of the company, coupled with drawings and copies of magazines, make this particular vehicle and collection not only fascinating but an important historical addition to mid century automotive history.
Comes with a wooden crate of spare parts and a second gearbox.
