Crossle Owners Group

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Crosslé, based in Holywood, Northern Ireland, was founded in 1957 by John and Rosemary Crosslé.

Website: http://www.crossle.co.uk
Location: Holywood, Northern Ireland, UK
Members: 33
Latest Activity: Jan 4, 2015

Crossle History

The Crosslé Car Company Ltd. is a racing car manufacturer based in Holywood, Northern Ireland, UK. Crosslé was founded in 1957 by John and Rosemary Crosslé.

The company is known for its Formula Ford designs, and has produced cars for other national and international formulae, including Formula 5000, Formula Two and Formula Junior. It has also produced well-regarded cars for various classes in sports car racing. Many drivers who have since gone on to become household names drove Crosslé cars while in the early stages of their career. Among these are former Formula One drivers Nigel Mansell, John Watson, Eddie Irvine and Martin Donnelly. Former Jordan Grand Prix team owner Eddie Jordan also began his racing career in a Crosslé.

The Crosslé Car Company was founded by John and Rosemary Crosslé in 1957, and soon established itself as a manufacturer of high quality racing cars for those wishing to participate in the expanding motor-sport scene after the war. John Crosslé's attention to detail and value for money ideals, coupled with good design and sensible strong construction soon led to a rapidly expanding company.

Early beginnings in 1172 Ford Specials soon led to the building of replicas for John's friends. Formula Juniors and sports cars soon followed. Single seaters encompassed Formula Two and Formula 5000. A full list of cars produced can be seen on the historic section of the Website. The company became a real world leader when the formula Ford class was formed and was soon leading the field in both Europe and America.

Crosslé Cars soon became established as one of the leading racing car manufacturers in the world, and certainly the largest producer of competitive cars in Ireland. Many Irish drivers who went on to international success started their careers in a Crosslé Formula Ford.

Crosslé Cars is still very active in the production and restoration of all types of racing cars. The company is also a Hewland agent and can offer full rebuilds and spares service.

We are currently producing a new run of the 1966 9S sports car. The design has been modified to allow the use of the modern Ford Zetec two-litre engine. Great attention has been paid to low maintenance and running costs - see New 9S for more information.

Spare parts for all models are available. Virtually all these are ex-stock. However, parts for some low volume or very old models may take a little longer. Spare parts are available direct from the factory or from our agent in America, Porter Racing / Pacific Crosslé Inc. at www.porterracing.com

External links
Crosslé Car Company official website.
For a thirty year pictorial History of Crossle, click here:
http://www.crossle.co.uk/pdf/30yearsa.pdf

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Comment by Scott Nettleship on February 22, 2012 at 6:35pm: There is a movie being made about vintage racing from a group here on the east coast. I encourage people to take a look at this and see if they want to donate or at least spread the word....

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1657954692/help-save-vintage-ra...

Comment by Hamilton Macfarland Donaldson on July 7, 2011 at 1:06pm: Paul,

Thanks I will let Roger know she is in good keeping.

Ham

Comment by Paul McMorran on July 7, 2011 at 12:58pm: Hi Ham,

Roger's old girl had a temperature tantrum at Donington Park in March, but her younger sister was on hand to save the day. For write-up, see http://www.1000ccf3historicracingassociation.org.uk/resultsdetail.a...

It's a long story, but the Lotus TC engine is currently undergoing a rebuild to UK historic specification (compatible with European fuel). So Roger's 12F should resurface towards the end of this season, and I'm looking forward to it!

Good to hear from you,

Paul

Comment by Hamilton Macfarland Donaldson on July 7, 2011 at 12:20pm: Paul,

How is Roger's old girl doing. Just want to let Roger know since I talk to him every couple of months.

Ham Donaldson

1968 Crossle 14F

C14F/68/38

Comment by Eamonn Ledwidge on March 19, 2011 at 3:16pm: Paul, I did see your name on the entry list and guessed that you had'liberated' that car from US. Best wishes for a great day out at Donington. Hopefully, we will meet up at some circuit this season.

Nice to see Alan Drysdale posting on here also. Great family connections there with Crossle in the old days.

Comment by Alan Drysdale on March 18, 2011 at 2:09pm: Hi Paul. Hope the 12F goes well and stays cool!

Comment by Paul McMorran on March 18, 2011 at 1:58pm: Eamonn, hope you all have a grand day at Silverstone on Sunday 20! I'll be up the road at Donington Park with the ex-Roger Barr 12F, making its UK debut. This car has been in the US since 1967. Nicely restored, but needed quite a bit of fettling and may throw up further surprises. We'll see how she goes...

Comment by Eamonn Ledwidge on March 18, 2011 at 3:14am: Crossle Owners Group Silverstone test day, 20 March 2011. Launch of our 2011 Crossle 9S racing Challenge series.

12 UK based cars on track, 3 works cars in pit garages 5b & 5C.

Great racing in proper sports racing cars with incredible heritage. These cars are superbly engineered with ease of maintenance by owner and are cheap to run. Join us in 2011.

Comment by Michael Henderson on September 4, 2010 at 4:54am: Crossle Car Company owner, Arnie Black has been invited to race Bruce Parker's Crossle 9S at the SVRA US Vintage GP at Watkins Glen Sept 9-12. If any of you are attending he'd be pleased to meet you. Bruce's car is the one in my picture, look out for it in the paddock.

Comment by Michael Henderson on June 9, 2010 at 10:18am: Hi, Having witnessed Paul's success at Monaco I must say it was the highlight of a very enjoyable weekend. There were a lot of his friends over from Ireland which added to the experience, and to see him on the podium being presented with his trophy by Jacky Ickx completed it.
The You Tube videos are worth a look also.

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