1971 Titan MK 6C

Charles Lucas created the Titan Racing Company in 1965. Lucas was a familiar figure in the sport of racing, as he had success in Formula 3 as both a driver and team owner. When Lucas began creating Formula Fords, he used the designs of his MK3 F3 car as a starting point. The front featured a cigar-shaped sloping nose similar to the design found on the Lotus 41.

There were around 12 examples of the MK4 Formula Ford created in 1968. These cars featured a wide track and a low frontal area which gave them excellent handling and performance. In 1969, the MK5 was introduced, which brought several changes, the most significant being a revised rear bulkhead that could not accommodate a Hewland MK8 gearbox. In total, 15 examples of the MK5 were created, with all being sent to the United States.

In 1970, the MK6 was introduced, followed by the MK6A in 1971, MK6B in 1972, and MK6C in 1973. In comparison to the prior cars, little had changed. The most visual difference was in the front; the sloping nose was replaced by a traditional flatter nose which helped generate downforce. The chassis was very similar to prior cars, with changes being rather minor. Weight was reduced by using thinner tubes and smaller rods.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2007