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The Mildren Cooper Climax Type 51, never previously offered for sale but after almost 40 years of ownership, imminent retirement from racing forces it's sale. Type 51 Cooper copy with 4 wheel disc brakes, 4 coil suspension and a two litre short stroke Mark 2 Climax FPF motor make this a very competitive package. The car has important racing history established in the early 1960s and raced at some Australian International events. A similar ex Mildren Cooper was placed fourth at the recent Goodw

Ivan Tighe built this unique race car to compete in the Australian Hill Climb Championship. It was powered by an air-cooled two cylinder Vincent engine. In 1964, Tighe beat his nemesis, Bruce Walton, to capture the Austrailian Hill Climb Championship. Voluminous period magazine articles, race results, detailed engine information, correspondence, etc. is available upon request. This is a highly documented piece of Australian racing history. The Tighe Vincent is powered by a period correct 19