1966 1600 Racer

Date Posted
April 2, 2008
Model
1600
Year

1966

Price
$10,950
Details

Full race setup eligible for SCCA/VINTAGE/SOLO/NASA.  Great way to get into road racing economically, safely and competitively.

Great history with SCCA championships and ARRC Runoffs appearances. This 1600 G Production Roadster is the former #44 car of SCCA racer Ernie de Jacomo.  Ernie campaigned the car in the SoCal SCCA Region where he was multiple G Prod. champion. He also ran the car in the American Road Race of Champions (ARRC) National Runoffs in 1983 and 1985-88. His best finishes were 6th in 1985 and 4th in 1986.

Engine
    • 5 main R16 full race
    • Aeroquip lines throughout
    • Induction:  rebuilt 1.5" Hitachi SU carbs with new fuel lines
    • Fuel Pump: dual
Oil/Water System
    • Radiator: brass crossflow
    • Radiator Location: Stock location with auxiliary electric fan
    • Water Pump: Stock
    • Oil Cooler:  big
    • Lubrication:  10 qt. Accusump system with BRE filter adapter  
Transmission
    • Manufacturer: Nissan Motorsports
    • Type: mid-close 5 speed
    • Comp clutch and lightened flywheel
Rear End
    • Manufacturer: Nissan/Datsun
    • Case: R190
    • Differential: Limited Slip - very hard to find, valued at $3000
Chassis
    • Front Suspension: reinforced steering with 13/16" swaybar; Nissan Comp springs, Carerra shocks, new ball joints, heim joints and boots
    • Rear Suspension:  coil over with Carerra shocks, Panhard bar, adjustable sway bar, newly rebuilt racing leaf spring assembly
    • Brakes:  rebuilt front calipers, new pads and lines; rebuilt dual master cylinder, new rear wheel cylinders
    • Wheels:  (5) Panasport Ultralights, 
    • New muffler
    • Fuel cell redone
    • Fire system complete and recharged
    • New seat
    • Nicely prepped and painted, over $4000 spent on body and paint
 
Spares
    • 4  wheels with tires.
    • 5-speed transmission
    • 4-speed transmission
    • gears, cams, + much more
    • Honda 80cc pit bike (valued at $1500)
    • $200 in parts credit at Classic Datsun

 

 

 

Contact Name
Ron
E-mail Address
RBWheatley@wusd.org
City
Santa Rosa
State
CA
Telephone
(707) 539-9530