The vehicle is a unique specimen from Zurich (Switzerland). John Cooper had an accident with it in 1952 at the AVUS in Berlin. There are pictures for this.
Project undertaken: The JKZ was used in races until 1995. Since the engine ran very unreliably, even though it was always prepared by a world-famous JAP tuner in Germany, I decided to return the engine to its original condition (DOHC instead of bumpers). The exhaust valve always hit the cylinder head, even though I didn't over-rev the engine. It turned out that the distance between the piston and the cylinder head was too small). But I thought the bumpers were the problem.
In this context, I also wanted to have the aluminum body overhauled. It developed cracks in the weld seams.
Since then, some parts for the engine have been procured (pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, reinforced crankcase, Corsa cylinder head and cylinder, etc.) and manufactured (2 timing cases and crankshaft bearings, etc.). The body was stripped of paint.
Since then, my specialists have not done anything about my project.
The vehicle is complete, the chassis is rolling, the body is in individual parts. Technology: Front axle – FIAT Topolino, rear axle FIAT Topolino + RENAULT 4CV
Now I'm 72 years old and I'm giving up on the project in frustration.
I hope that someone can be found to bring the project to a positive end.
Offers around €10k
Pictures to follow
Contact: Lothar Hermstaedt
+49-30-54649102
Email: lothar.hermstaedt@lhvirtus.de