The Emeryson 500 was the creation of Paul Emery. Paul was one of only two men to make cars which complied with each of the first four World World Championship formulae, 1950 to 1965. The other being Enzo Ferrari.

Raced during the early 1950s, the Emeryson was an unusual racing car as it was front engined and front wheel drive. Paul Emery was a racing car designer with a desire to do things differently,  often on a very limited budget.

James Caddey in the paddock 1954.

Paul Emery at the limit

Dick Hett at Paddock Hill Bend, Brands Hatch in July 1955, shortly before his off.

Emery originally built around eight F3 500 cars of which approximately 5 still exist today. The Emeryson 500 raced with Norton and J.A.P. engines. Two of the more successful drivers were Harold Daniell, better know for his bike racing career and Peter Jopp.

The original suspension was by strands of rubber in tension and the front end featured a single centre mounted drum brake. This engineering layout allowed the car to have very graceful and elegant lines (somewhat reminiscent of the Mercedes W154 racing cars).

The Emeryson was raced with relative success during its hay day with wins at Gamston, Silverstone and Brough. The car had to be driven in quite dramatic style to achieve success and Emeryson drivers were often seen cornering on three wheels in relative safety.

Paul Emery moved on to produce both Formula Junior and Grand Prix cars but he never achieved the levels of success with these that his F3 cars achieved.

Paul dicing at Brands April 1951.

Peter Jopp at Brands Hatch in 1954

Reichman's Emeryson at the 2002 Revival Meeting.

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Paul on the grid at Goodwood, 1950.