1962 Turner Mk2 Race Car
Previous Goodwood Members' Meeting competitor

Registration No: 515 EZ
Chassis No: 62/518
MOT: Exempt

• A highly competitive and very well prepared historic racer
• Most recently raced in the Equipe GTS Series at Donington Park, winning its class
• Subject to significant improvements to the engine and gearbox at a cost of over £20,000
• Ready to race, with all belts, fire extinguishers and fuel tank valid for the upcoming race season

In 1960, a Turner Sports Mk II model appeared, with improved interior trim and further minor styling revisions. From 1960, the front suspension became Triumph Herald-based and in 1961, as well as the Austin and Coventry Climax engines, other options were introduced, such as the Ford 105E 997cc and 109E 1,340cc units. Finally, in 1963, the new Ford Cortina 1500cc engine also became available. About 150 Turner Sports Mk II models were made with many enjoying illustrious racing careers such as the legendary VUD 701 driven by John Miles in the Autosport National Race Championship of 1963–64, winning 15 of the 17 races against works opposition including Jaguar, Lotus and Aston Martin. Throughout the UK, USA and Australia, the owners of these lightweight nimble Turner sports cars are still winning, beating much more powerful cars.

This car was supplied new on 25th of April 1962 to a Mr Arthur Carter. Before his passing in 2018 he mentioned the car had been raced in period by various different drivers. After his ownership the car spent time in Ireland changing hands various times, awaiting restoration until 2005 when it was prepared for the 2006 HSCC HRS season. In 2015 the car was sold and received further work including changing to its current colour scheme and was raced in the Weslake cup at the Goodwood Members meeting. In more recent years it has been mechanically overhauled by Autorevive London as a highly competitive historic racer and has been a front running car in the Equipe Classic Racing series in GTS and pre-63 with many class wins and overall podiums. Running an A-series drive train built by Classic & Modern Engineering at a cost of £18,000, and benefiting from a full gearbox refresh with just two race meetings since, it presents a perfect opportunity for entry into historic motorsport.

For more information, please contact:
Angus Fender
angus.fender@handh.co.uk
07943584762