Talk curve -- Historic motorsport insight -- Why Wilds' thing is racing
In 40 years of motorsport Mike Wilds has gone from DRW to BMW. He talks to Richard Heseltine It didn't really need saying but it was good to hear nonetheless.…
Brief Specification.
Engine : 6 cyl., 61 x 90, 1,577 c.c., 13.84 h.p. Tax £14. Pushrod o.h.v. 3 S.U. carburetters. 54 b.h.p. at 4,800 r.p.m. Transmission : Single dry-,plate clutch. 4 speed gear box, silent
2nd and 3rd, free Wheel. Open propeller shaft. Spiral bevel final drive.
Suspension : Semi-elliptic springs. with hydraulic shock-absorbers. Brakes : Lockheed hydraulic.
Steering : Manes Weller.
Dimensions : Tyres 4.75 x 18. Wheelbase 112g. Track 4′ 3g. Ground-clearance 6. Turning circle 40′. Battery 12v. 51 air.
Price : Open 4 seater or Hastings coupe (as tested) £395.