For Sale: 1981 Crosslé 45F Club Ford
Race-Ready • Fresh Britain West Engine (updated ~8 total hours / 6 Race Weekends) • Extensive History
Located in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
$34,500 CAD / $24,500 USD
Reasonable offers considered.
If you're looking for a vintage Formula Ford that's ready to race today, this Crosslé 45F deserves a close look. Owned since 2022, this car has been professionally maintained throughout my ownership by Britain West Motorsports, one of Ontario's premier Formula Ford and vintage race car shops.
The highlight is a Britain West-built engine installed in 2023, currently with 6 race weekends at Mosport, ~7.6 to 8 total track hours. The car has received annual inspections, regular maintenance, and continual refresh work, meaning the major expenses have already been taken care of.
Last raced: July 2026, VARAC Grand Prix at CTMP. PB 1.32.6
Highlights
• Britain West engine installed in 2023 (approx. 8 hours)
• Annual inspections and maintenance by Britain West Motorsports
• Current CASC tech (2026)
• AIM MXM digital dash/logger
• Fire suppression system
• Up-to-date logbook dating back to 2020 restoration
• Extensive spares package included
Recent Maintenance
2026
• Annual inspection and refresh, including New Clutch Disk
• Carburetor serviced, timing and valves adjusted
• Gearbox and ring gears inspected
• New Odyssey AGM battery
• Fresh fluids throughout
2025
• Annual inspection, including new Plugs and Wires
• Rebuilt starter motor
• Fresh fluids
2024
• Annual inspection
• New aluminum engine mounts
• New brake pads
• New Hoosier VFF tires
2023
• New Britain West engine
• New external oil cooler
Gearsets Currently Installed
18/33, 20/30, 22/28, 25/27
(All inspected and approved July 2026.)
Included With the Car
• Two sets of wheels with Hoosier tires
• Additional set of test-day tires
• Spare gearsets
• New aluminum radiator
• Spare nose cone
• Original bodywork
• MK9 gearbox parts
• Suspension spares
• Assorted gauges and miscellaneous race spares
History
This car underwent a comprehensive restoration by Brian Graham Racing (BGR) in 2020, including chassis inspection and refinishing, new fuel cell, wiring, plumbing, bearings, rebuilt shocks, updated safety equipment, custom radiator, exhaust, and numerous other mechanical upgrades. The car has a complete logbook history dating back to that restoration.
Why Buy This Car?
This is not a project car. It's a well-maintained, properly sorted Crosslé 45F with a low-hour professional engine, current tech history, extensive documentation, and a valuable collection of spares. Whether you're entering vintage Formula Ford or looking for a competitive Club Ford, it's ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Serious inquiries welcome.
Shane Bawa
416-409-2421
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