Iota

Iota
The Iota cars shared their name with the 500 Club's monthly magazine and were the brain child of the original CAPA members, notably Dick Caesar. The principle was to provide a kit of parts to assist home builders. In 1947 a batch of 12 chassis and special components, such as the rear axle assembly, wheel hubs and front springs were produced. Individual builders could then add Morgan front suspension, an engine, and construct their own bodywork. These Iota's were usually given individual names, such as Freikaiserwagen, Stromboli, Buzzie, Hell's Hammers and Milli-Union. Iotas at Lulsgate in 1950
In 1949 the chassis was redesigned by Dick Caesar and complete cars were produced by Iota Racing Cars of Alma Vale, Bristol. Partners in the firm were J. Fry, Dick Caesar and Jim Bosisto. The Iota's major race success was Frank Aikens' win in the support race to the 1950 British GP at Silverstone.
The production Iota	Winco Frank Aikens on the grid.
Review of the Iota car in Iota.