Go back to the Marques and Men PageCowlan Formula 3 500

Cowlan 1.jpg (89408 bytes)One of the earliest specials by R.L. Coward and Geoff Lang which appeared in 1947 using a Fiat 500 frame, JAP engine and BSA gearbox, though later, a Norton engine was fitted.

It appeared at the Towcester Meeting in October '47 "finishing" seventh and a creditable fifth at the Silverstone Grand Prix meeting in October 48. Another fifth place for Geoff in the 100 Mile Race in July 1949 was as good as it got and it was sold to Alf Bottoms who modified the rear end to create the the prototype J.B.S.

 

Noel Shorrock, of the supercharging company, in the cockpit.

 

Geoff Lang at the 1949 Grand Prix Meeting 14th May 1949.

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