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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