Author Topic: Hubert Brundage´s Nardi Formula Junior 1958 VW Formel V Prototype (Read 4781 times)

grobmotorix · « **on:** February 21, 2015, 02:59:36 AM »

Who knows this pretty little race car?

grobmotorix · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2015, 05:55:13 PM »

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richard cuyler · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2015, 08:18:29 AM »

VW base?

grobmotorix · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2015, 08:21:39 AM »

Obviously yes

grobmotorix · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:05:14 PM »

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Wendax · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:13:36 PM »

American?

grobmotorix · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:40:00 PM »

Let´s call it a tri-national and intercontinental project.

And yes - the USA were involved.

Wendax · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:44:03 PM »

Nardi?

grobmotorix · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:45:36 PM »

LOCKED for you!

Nardi is correct.

VW components is correct.

Now I need an American name and this will be your point!

grobmotorix · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:49:03 PM »

A photo of the chassis:

Wendax · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:50:27 PM »

Hubert L. Brundage, Porsche dealer from Florida had the idea of a Formula Junior racecar on VW Beetle base. In 1958 he sent a brandnew Beetle to Nardi in Torino in order to build such a racecar. The "Nardi" became the first Formula Vee predecessor.

grobmotorix · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2015, 03:52:16 PM »

Perfect!

It features aluminium bodywork by Moto Torino.

Djetset · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2015, 12:57:06 PM »

Full details of this car for a point please (e.g. marque, etc...)

Djetset · « **Reply #13 on:** September 30, 2015, 01:23:25 PM »

Experts..?

72Must · « **Reply #14 on:** October 01, 2015, 07:23:36 PM »

Formcar mk1 Formula Vee racing single seater ,built in USA using VW Beetle mechanical components c 1962 ?

Djetset · « **Reply #15 on:** October 02, 2015, 05:42:45 AM »

Quote from: 72Must on October 01, 2015, 07:23:36 PM

Formcar mk1 Formula Vee racing single seater ,built in USA using VW Beetle mechanical components c 1962 ?

Sorry, but not that one...

richard fridd · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2015, 06:21:50 AM »

Sliding Pillar front suspension like a Lancia?

Carnut · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2015, 04:40:46 AM »

Bump..

Djetset · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2015, 06:56:05 AM »

Quote from: richard fridd on October 10, 2015, 06:21:50 AM

Sliding Pillar front suspension like a Lancia?

It looks similar, but it's not Lancia related.

72Must · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2015, 07:20:32 AM »

Quote from: Djetset on October 21, 2015, 06:56:05 AM

Quote from: richard fridd on October 10, 2015, 06:21:50 AM
Sliding Pillar front suspension like a Lancia?
It looks similar, but it's not Lancia related.

Looks quite like stock pre 66 VW transverse torsion bar / trailing arm suspension ,

Porsche connection ?

Djetset · « **Reply #20 on:** October 27, 2015, 07:50:20 AM »

Quote from: 72Must on October 27, 2015, 07:20:32 AM

Quote from: Djetset on October 21, 2015, 06:56:05 AM
Quote from: richard fridd on October 10, 2015, 06:21:50 AM
Sliding Pillar front suspension like a Lancia?
It looks similar, but it's not Lancia related.

Looks quite like stock pre 66 VW transverse torsion bar / trailing arm suspension ,

Porsche connection ?

No direct Porsche connection, but you are getting closer...

72Must · « **Reply #21 on:** October 27, 2015, 04:39:55 PM »

Hubert Brundage / Nardi Formula Jr ,forerunner of F Vee ?

Djetset · « **Reply #22 on:** October 28, 2015, 05:52:38 AM »

I said you were getting closer..

Well done, as this is indeed the Nardi-Brundage Formula Junior, a VW-powered precursor to the Formula V movement. Another point to you.

Wendax · « **Reply #23 on:** March 28, 2021, 10:32:07 AM »

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Author Topic: Hubert Brundage´s Nardi Formula Junior 1958 VW Formel V Prototype (Read 4781 times)