Tornado Tempest is one of only 2 that survive in the UK and that only 4
examples of the Tempest are known to survive in the world.
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Year of manufacture 1961 Engine Size 997 Body 2 Seater Coupe-Fastback Owner Dave Mallins
The
Tornado Tempest
was an intermediate model bridging the Ford side valve based Typhoon to
the advanced 4 seater GT Talisman. The body is basically the same as the
Tornado Typhoon however the model has a more complex tubular chassis,
and has coil spring front suspension. Power comes from the more modern
overhead valve Ford 105E power unit. With a kerb weight of 9 3/4 cwt for
this two seater (4 seat and Sportsbrake versions were also available)
and a power output of 39 bph at 5000 rev/min the Tempest performs well.The
Tornado Tempest was announced in 1960 and exhibited at the London Racing
Car shows in 1961 and 1962. This vehicle is one of the ten Tempest built.
435 WNO is the only known surviving example in the UK. The original price
of a kit which came as a complete package of new parts was £595, an assembled
car was available ex-works at £1167. This vehicle features a unique "fast
back" which was added by an enthusiastic owner in the late 1960s. The
present owner completed a full restoration during the 1980s and the car
has been in regular use since.
The Tornado Tempest- Owner David Malins
At the 1997 Stafford Kit Car Show, we asked these two clownsto pose with the Tornado for an "unusual photograph".
However the male clown became so interested in the 1960's carsthat he promptly bought a Falcon that was also displayed on the stand. You just cannot get rid of some people!
FANCY
doing 130 m.p.h over the kilometer mark at the annual Brighton Speed
trials in a Fiat 600? Two brave gentlemen known as Render and Bekaert
do each year. Whilst Mr Bekaert only produces his bolide about twice
a year, as much as an excuse for meeting old friends as for the racing,
David Render can be seen at the leading hill climbs and sprints most
weekends come rain, shine or earthquake.
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THUNDERBOLT
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Tornado
Thunderbolt. This car is raced by Bill Dentinger and Bob Wismer in the
USA. It features an original 2 seat Tornado body and a more recent specially
made chassis which was made after extensive studying of the original
works racing Thunderbolt.
This Tornado is actually a Watford Cheetah, these were
made by a breakaway group of Tornado employees. Well worth a separate
section on the site as they are certainly part of the story.
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