Cooper T56

Second series of Formula Junior racing cars from the Cooper Car Company

A Cooper T56 in Cooper works racing livery

The Cooper T56 was the second series of Formula Junior racing cars offered by the Cooper Car Company. Although officially a 1961 model, the first T56 raced in 1960.[1] In addition to the factory constructed cars, a number of kits were sold.

The T56 was replaced by the T59, the third Cooper Formula Junior design, in 1962.

References

  1. ^ Greenblatt, Tyler. 1001 Steve McQueen Facts: The Rides, Roles and Realities of the King of Cool. United States, CarTech, 2020. 95.
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United Kingdom Cooper Car Company
Founders
Charles Cooper
John Cooper
Designers
Owen Maddock
Jack Brabham
Eddie Stait
Derrick White
World Champions
Australia Jack Brabham
Drivers' titles
1959
1960
Constructors' titles
1959
1960
Cars:
Formula One/Two
1000/1100
Cooper-Bristol
T23
T24
T41
T43
T44
T45
T51
T53
T55
T58
T60
T66
T71
T73
T75
T77
T80
T81
T82
T84
T86
T91
Tasman
T55
T62
T70
T79
Formula Three/Junior
500
Mk.II
Mk.III
Mk.IV
Mk.V
Mk.VIII
Mk.IX
Mk.X
T52
T56
T59
T63
T65/T67
T72
T76
T83
T85
Other
T54 (IndyCar)
T87 (hillclimb)
T88 (Formula C)
T90 (Formula 5000)
Sportscars
Mk.I
Cooper-MG
Cooper-Jaguar
Bobtail
Mini
T20
T25
T33
T38
T39
T49
T57
T61