[{"id": 13904467, "authorName": "GLTL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gltl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT Small typo: \"Hewland LD202\" should read \"Hewland LD200\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710344710, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13904482, "authorName": "rossvesq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossvesq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a pretty FF. Just a beautiful color. Always loved these things. GLWA!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710344835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13904486, "authorName": "GLTL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gltl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rings3 Am I correct in thinking that the car has most recently been used in Track Trials? If so, is the engine compliant for Road Racing FC? Also, can you discuss condition, dates etc. for the fuel cell and fire system. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710344851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13904520, "authorName": "kimolas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimolas/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by kimolas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710345174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13904627, "authorName": "Docraceraz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/docraceraz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this an F2000 car?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710345858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13904628, "authorName": "sophie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sophie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how many race sessions on engine, thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710345876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13907777, "authorName": "SwiftFF5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftff5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rossvesq This is not an FF, it is an FC - see the aero and the 2 liter engine? Those are part of the FC package.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1710357809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13912972, "authorName": "Waverley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waverley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Driver size limitations?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710422945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13913454, "authorName": "Feist99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/feist99/", "bidAmount": 4001, "content": "$4,001 bid placed by Feist99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710427810, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13913524, "authorName": "StressCraxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stresscraxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are awesome cars to learn racing and racecraft. Crossle' parts are widely available, the engines are understressed and very robust. And please, you don't want to license it for the street..... Soccer mommies in their Escalades wouldn't see you nor even feel the bump.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1710428420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13913550, "authorName": "StressCraxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stresscraxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Waverly They are quite roomy for the tall driver. This one looks like it has the taller roll bar. My Crossle 25F will fit someone 6'4 and 240 and meet the broomstick test.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710428622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13914310, "authorName": "kimolas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kimolas/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by kimolas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710434297, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13918483, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rossvesq thanks for the complement, this is a Formula Continental the engine size of a Formula Ford is 1.6 liter and Continental is 2.0", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710451530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13918701, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GLTL The current engine is legal for road racing, track time has been at Pocono Raceway, I have run several Hill Climbs here locally. The fuel cell was updated in 2019, the fire system is charged and functional(in the green). This has been thru tech inspection as the inspections show", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1710452288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13918800, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@doraceraz This is an Formula Continental, the engine size and aerodynamics meet the specs for that class.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1710452599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13919015, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sophie the engine was rebuilt in 2019 and moth balled untill I purchased it in 22, since then it has had little run time, you would easyily several seasons depending on when and how often you raced.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710453226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13919060, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@swiftff5 you are correct, this is a Formula Continental again the aero's and 2-liter engine", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1710453402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13919167, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@waverly I am 6'1\" 190 lbs. I fit with no problem, as Stresscraxx stated these are roomy and this roll bar is very beefy for a tall driver", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1710453772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13919424, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stresscraxx Thanks you are someone who knows these cars, as you said, parts are widely available engines are strong, and they are an easy car to drive", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710454563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13919512, "authorName": "David993S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david993s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@StressCraxx As a 20-yr. SCCA racer in FF, FC and FA (now retired from racing) I would disagree it's a good car to \"learn\" racing and race craft. FC's are serious race cars and not for beginners. That doesn't mean it's not a good car specifically - it looks nice.\r\nGLWA.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1710454815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13919708, "authorName": "MHogue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhogue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Solid cars. Very much a Reynard knock off with a few improvements. I agree this is no car for beginners. Also know the Ford motor is a 6 race unit if run hard. After that a freshen up is necessary. Knowing who built the motor would be nice. Overall a really well presented car. Actually few of them made it to the US in comparison with the Reynards, VanDiemen and EuroSwifts. Have raced against them and was always impressed", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710455995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13919828, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good eye, @GLTL - listing updated!\r\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710456962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13920768, "authorName": "Feist99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/feist99/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Feist99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710466955, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13920832, "authorName": "Pcrtom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pcrtom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MHogue\n\nDon\u2019t know where your six race refresh comes from but it\u2019s wrong. Ivey builds these engines for a bunch of racers. We typically get two seasons (12 to 14 weekends) for a partial refresh. Then another 10 weekends before a full refresh. \n\nCall them yourself learning is a good thing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1710467941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13921811, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MHogue I would agree with you regarding the engine life. I am trying to find the original engine builder, He was an Indianapolis 500 mechanic. The previous owner refreshed the engine and did not run the car. When I had a leakdown performed by my mechanic it performed well. This engine is crispt, has no smoke, and runs well for the short time it has on it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710505926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13922385, "authorName": "David993S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david993s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pcrtom If I ever got 12 to 14 weekends on any FF or FC engine (forget FA) before needing a partial refresh, I would have felt like I had won the lottery. But it's a question of how competitive you want to be. \nThis is kind of academic as this pretty Crossle certainly isn't competitive in SCCA Majors now. It's probably a fun Regional / Vintage car, however. \nAll that aside, it still looks like it could be a good car for someone.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1710512621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13930085, "authorName": "Offcamber1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/offcamber1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool car. For those who don't know, the body work on this car was penned by the famed aerodynamicist, Frank Costin; whose other projects include the original Lotus Elite, Vanwall F1 car, and some of the iconic Lister Jags. IIRC, this was his last racing project. GLWA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1710553643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13936833, "authorName": "BPW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpw/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by BPW", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710636610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13937197, "authorName": "Feist99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/feist99/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Feist99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710642735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13938594, "authorName": "GordonStevenson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gordonstevenson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Great for historics, regionals, track days. Others here are right: not for beginners. 'Things with Wings can Stings' if you don't know what you are doing.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1710685650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13944518, "authorName": "Cbaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbaylor/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by Cbaylor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710728863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13945204, "authorName": "Feist99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/feist99/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Feist99", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710765085, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13946954, "authorName": "71CORVETTEZR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/71corvettezr1/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by 71CORVETTEZR1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710781474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13955971, "authorName": "Mowog4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mowog4/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Mowog4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710865883, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13958130, "authorName": "M1A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m1a/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by M1A", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710873710, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13958269, "authorName": "Mowog4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mowog4/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Mowog4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710874190, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13960185, "authorName": "ziggyzig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ziggyzig/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by ziggyzig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710880331, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13961632, "authorName": "eskothomson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eskothomson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rings3: Is a trailer available? As a separate sale, of course.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710886047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13962106, "authorName": "thaniel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thaniel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "greetings! cool race car......i am new to these, but curious as to the following:\r\n1) is the body fiberglass or another material?\r\n2) are you willing to give a complete tutorial on the car, when the winning bidder comes to pick it up?\r\n3) are you willing to palletize or box up all the extra parts?\r\n4) are you willing to store it for a few weeks if needed?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710890359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13962110, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eskothomson Yes,trailer is available", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710890397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13962155, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thaniel #1fiberglass \r\n #2 Yes, I would be glad to do so.\r\n #3 Yes I can pack according to the requirements\r\n #4 storage is not a problem", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1710890853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13963050, "authorName": "M1A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m1a/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by M1A", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710900204, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13963964, "authorName": "Mowog4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mowog4/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Mowog4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710936979, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13964315, "authorName": "Resell21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/resell21/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Resell21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710941467, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13964438, "authorName": "racerforever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerforever/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by racerforever", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710942662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13964483, "authorName": "Mowog4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mowog4/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Mowog4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710943050, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13964981, "authorName": "Brabus55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brabus55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm going to beg you guys to PLEASE bid this beyond my price range. I don't need the temptation to buy a race car that I'll only sneak out onto the road here and there any maybe do an occasional Duryea/Pagoda hill climb. I'm going to be bummed if this auction ends with me thinking \"I could have bought that\".", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1710947743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13965038, "authorName": "StressCraxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stresscraxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David993S I stand corrected. You are right. The car is fairly easy to drive once you learn the gearchange. The hard part is the intensity of racing in the wings and things run groups. The speed differential between a P1 or P2 or F Atlantic is substantial to a newer FC driver.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710948228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13965203, "authorName": "racerforever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerforever/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by racerforever", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710949330, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13965350, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@david993s I made the jump from ff to fc and found the car was easy to drive. I have now moved to F-1000/ Formula Atlantic they can be a handful with the power difference. This Crossle is a comfortable drive, even in a pack.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1710950565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13965702, "authorName": "StressCraxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stresscraxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car would be perfect for SCCA regionals or vintage events, like the Pittsburgh Grand Prix through the park in June.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710953203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13966171, "authorName": "jwlampley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwlampley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is status of fuel cell?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710954810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13966462, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jlampley was in good shape, redone by the previous owner in 2019 before I purchased it. Drained when not in use.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1710955606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13966833, "authorName": "Whodatwhodat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whodatwhodat/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by Whodatwhodat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710956907, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13966863, "authorName": "Dobyhighwayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobyhighwayman/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Dobyhighwayman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710957036, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13966873, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone is stealing this car", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1710957081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13966875, "authorName": "Whodatwhodat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whodatwhodat/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Whodatwhodat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710957086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13966879, "authorName": "Dobyhighwayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobyhighwayman/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Dobyhighwayman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710957107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13966885, "authorName": "Matt_C", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matt_c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a lot of fun for less than Formula Ford money at this point.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1710957119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13966889, "authorName": "Rings3 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rings3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "go that right", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710957148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13966897, "authorName": "Whodatwhodat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whodatwhodat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "have fun dobyman!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1710957163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13966918, "authorName": "Dobyhighwayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobyhighwayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/20/24 for $14,500 to Dobyhighwayman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710957228, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13966933, "authorName": "GT1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gt1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WHAT A STEAL.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1710957271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13967697, "authorName": "StressCraxx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stresscraxx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolute bargain at this price to get into SCCA regional racing or vintage racing. Also great parts and prep support for these cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710960042, "type": "comment"}]