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r000 The new 19XX Mark E Make was a complete Model departure from previous models, as<br />

estimate: $000 000 - $000 000<br />

it abandoned the monocoque structure used on all Minicars for a steel<br />

offered without reserve<br />

box-section chassis, which was riveted to the underside of the aluminum<br />

body. This rigid frame permitted a full width, streamlined body design with<br />

opening doors. The new car now weighed 620 pounds, but it was still<br />

powered by the Mark D’s motor, giving a serious decline in performance.<br />

The new Mark F range, announced in late-1958, got a complete<br />

overhaul based on the highly regarded, new, streamlined body shell.<br />

Power issues were addressed with a new villiers Mk 31a engine with a<br />

four-speed gearbox, giving the car a top speed of 55 mph. all models<br />

now had the Dynastart fitted.<br />

Three models were offered: the Mk F Tourer, the Mark F Saloon Coupe,<br />

and the Mk F Four-Seater Family Saloon. The first two were identical to<br />

the E, except for the motor, and the family model looked the same as the<br />

coupe but had the inside rear deck cut back to allow a hammock-type<br />

children’s seat to be fitted. a Mk F Ranger van came in 1960, and it<br />

became the most popular of all of Sharps’<br />

commercials. This largely original Mk F<br />

manufacturer Saloon Coupe Manufacturer is green with a cream top, production #<br />

origin and it is unabashedly City, Country showing its age and ID no. #<br />

motor originality, leaving motor a challenging decision displacement cc<br />

for power the new owner hp as to whether it should length mm<br />

be preserved or restored.<br />

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