Fairman Formula 2
| Bezeichnung/description | Jack Fairman's Formula 2 Riley M.P.H. Special |
| Jahrgang/year | 1933/1948 |
| Kennzeichen/registration | n/a |
| Chassis-Basis/chassis base | Riley M.P.H. |
| Chassisnummer/chassisnumber | n/a |
| Chassisjahrgang/year chassis | 1933 |
| Motortyp/engine typ | Riley 6-cylinder; 6x AMAL Carburettors; 12:1 compression ratio |
| Motornummer/engine number |
n/a
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| Motorjahrgang/year engine | 1933 |
| Bodyhersteller/bodymanufacturer | Riley MPH body - Midland Motor Bodies. Racing single-seater bodywork - Fairman/Pettifer |
| Rennhistory/racing history | 1949 Lavant Cup, Goodwood -3rd place behind Dudley Folland's FERRARI 166 2-litre 1949 Manx Cup, I.o.M. - 2nd fastest race-lap to STIRLING MOSS 1949 (August) The first Formula 2 race at Blandford (Army) Camp in Poole, Dorset 2nd place. |
| Information |
RILEY 6-cylinder 2-seater sports-car (underslung chassis) converted into single-seater racing car with help and advice from F.W.DIXON to Jack Fairman's mechanic Archie Pettifer. Dixon was introduced to Jack Fairman by TONY ROLT.
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