1964 Ford Falcon Sprint FIA
A Ford Falcon Sprint originally prepared by Alan Mann Racing for the 1967 British Saloon Car Championship, converted from one of the team's 1964 Monte Carlo Rally cars by senior mechanic Brian Lewis. Equipped with a 302ci engine, GT40 brakes, and period-advanced suspension, it raced in AMR's iconic red-and-gold livery, contributing to Frank Gardner's championship victory. Subsequently rebuilt and raced in historic competition, the car carries FIA papers and features a freshly rebuilt 289ci small-block V8 with minimal running hours.
Ownership
- 2019-02-23Auction saleSold £55,000 (≈ $69K)
- 2016 →Acquisition unknownJoint owners (two individuals including current vendor)partial documentation
The car was placed with Martin Stretton Racing in 2016 to be prepared for two co-owners intending to race at Spa. One owner subsequently withdrew, obliging the remaining owner to acquire the full car.
- 2017 →Private saleCurrent vendor (sole owner)partial documentation
Following the withdrawal of the co-owner, the vendor purchased the remaining share of the car, though changed circumstances prevented him from racing it as planned.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownAlan Mann Racingpartial documentation
The car originated as an AMR 1964 Monte Carlo Rally entry before being converted by Brian Lewis into a BSCC racer for the 1967 season in the team's distinctive red-and-gold livery.
Competition
- 1964Monte Carlo Rally1964 Monte Carlo Rally
The car was used by Alan Mann Racing as a rally entry before later conversion to circuit racing specification.
- 1967British Saloon Car Championship1967 British Saloon Car ChampionshipDriver: Frank GardnerChampionship win
Run under Group 5 regulations in AMR's red-and-gold livery; the car contributed to Gardner securing the championship title for Alan Mann Racing.
- 20172017 Goodwood Members Meeting
- 20172017 Silverstone Classic
- 2017Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars2017 Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
The car was originally prepared specifically for this event by Martin Stretton Racing on behalf of the two joint owners.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1967RestorationAlan Mann Racing
Full conversion of a former Monte Carlo Rally car into BSCC specification by AMR senior mechanic Brian Lewis, incorporating contemporary suspension technology, a 302ci engine, and GT40 braking hardware.
- 2016RestorationMartin Stretton Racing
Comprehensive preparation to race specification for two drivers, including a professionally restored steel bodyshell, custom roll protection, full lightweight drivetrain, computer-modelled suspension, and an endurance-spec fuel system.
Build file reportedly contains historic invoices totalling approximately £85,000. Suspension geometry was developed by Nigel Rees of GSD RaceDyn.
- 2017Engine rebuildMartin Stretton Racing
Full rebuild of the 289ci small-block Ford V8 carried out under the Mass Racing designation at the close of the 2017 season; the engine had accumulated only test and shakedown mileage as of the catalogue date.
Described as producing approximately 400 horsepower; had not been used in competitive conditions following the rebuild.
- 2019ServiceMartin Stretton Racing
Final preparation and recommissioning work carried out ahead of the 2019 season.
Car described as ready to race, holding valid FIA papers.
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