JohnD Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 We've all come across so-called classics experts who treat the Triumph transverse spring suspension with contempt. Perhaps you would like to point them to the Cooper T51, the first rear engined car to win a Manufacturer's World Championship, that set the mould for the future of F1. This excellent drawing (even more execellent in the original) featured in an article about the car, and the Climax engine that powered it, in this months' issue of MotorSport. Earlier Coopers had a front transverse spring as well, legacy of the two original Topolino fronts, welded together by John Cooper to make his first 500cc racer, but the world changer had double wishbones and coil overs. Familiar? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) Here is an earlier cooper. With the front and rear transverse spring. 500 type but a 1220cc supercharged methanol jap twin. Edited May 15, 2019 by Hamish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 That's your Dad, isn't it, Hamish? J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 17 minutes ago, JohnD said: That's your Dad, isn't it, Hamish? J. Yes it is. its the only time I heard him use the f word. in describing this car “F *** it was quick” (1957/8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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