Emerald idol
Billy Coleman: Irish rally legend who could have been an international superstar. By John Davenport Just a short while ago I was sitting in the passenger seat of an ex-Rothmans…
Brief specification.
Engine : 6-cyl. 73 x 100 mm. bore and stroke, capacity 2,511 c.c. 0. _ .V. push rods. 3 S. U. carburettors. Dual ignition, magneto and coil.
Gearbox : 4-speeds and reverse central change. Ratios with 4.5 to 1 axle ratio. 14.15, 9.2, 6.52 and 4.5 to 1.
Rear axle : Spiral bevel drive.
Brakes. Cable operated all wheels, 14in. drums.
Suspension : Half-elliptics.
Dimensions : Wheel-base 10ft. 3in., track 4ft. 81n.