BMC Huffaker Mk.2 (1961) Engine 1098cc
Not British Motor Corporation.
The car was built by Joe Huffaker as a kit car in 1961 for BMC (British Motor Car Distributors Ltd., San Fransisco) competition department. These cars were sold ready to race for $ 3995. Jim Huffaker had built his first racing cars for BMC in 1959 with a front engined car, and in their first season netted 9 wins 2 second and 3 DNF. non of which could be attributed to the car. Then went on to sell 22 cars
The Mark 2 was designed as a rear engined car with factory prepared BMC A series engine.
Car No. 59 raced at Silverstone by David Hall
Shot at the HSCC Meeting Silverstone 28.03.2010 Ref 58-179

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BMC Mk.I (1960) Engine 1199cc
Race Number 6 Stephen Barlow
BMC HUFFACKER SET
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In 1960, Joe Huffaker, head of British Motor Car Distributors Competition Dept., built the original BMC Mk.1 front engine Formula Junior. The Mk.1 was instantly successful winning nine races, and finishing second in two others.
Huffaker Engineering sold their Formula Junior race cars for around $4,500 which included an engine. The cost was lower if the buyer just wanted it without the engine, including just running gear, fiberglass body, ladder chassis, and suspension.
Huffaker's BMC FJ racers had the front-engine design and was dubbed the MKI. It had an engine that was mounted at a 35-degree angle and mated to a four-speed BMC gearbox. Drum brakes could be found at all four corners. The completed car weighed a mere 750lbs which made it too light to pass regulations. To comply with rules, extra weight was added.
As well as being a front runner the car was noted for its reliability, the fact that they had only three DNFs wa9 a true testament to the cars stamina and durability.

Shot at the VSCC Spring Start, Silverstone 20-21 April 2013 REF90C-646

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BMC Mk.I (1960) Engine 1199cc

Race Number 15 David Hall

BMC HUFFACKER SET

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In 1959, Joe Huffaker, head of British Motor Car Distributors Competition Dept., built the original BMC Mk.1 front engine Formula Junior. The Mk.1 was instantly successful winning nine races, and finishing second in two others.

Huffaker Engineering sold their Formula Junior race cars for around $4,500 which included an engine. The cost was lower if the buyer just wanted it without the engine, including just running gear, fiberglass body, ladder chassis, and suspension.

Huffaker's BMC FJ racers had the front-engine design and was dubbed the MKI. It had an engine that was mounted at a 35-degree angle and mated to a four-speed BMC gearbox. Drum brakes could be found at all four corners. The completed car weighed a mere 750lbs which made it too light to pass regulations. To comply with rules, extra weight was added.

As well as being a front runner the car was noted for its reliability, the fact that they had only three DNFs wa9 a true testament to the cars stamina and durability.

Racing in The Peter Arundell Trophy Race for Historic Formula Juniors (Pre 1964)

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Shot at The Silverstone Classic 28th July 2013 Ref 95-151

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