Cicada Mk. I
Last week, we took delivery of the lone 1971 Cicada Mk. I Formula B car that was built in Plymouth, Wisconsin by Harvey Weisse and Dan Murphy, and designed by a gent I'm trying to track down named Don Hunt. It was raced from 1971-1974(ish) by the team and then it somewhat disappeared before becoming a Shriner's parade car in the Indianapolis area.
Photo courtesy of Gus Hutchison via the late Jerry Entin. Murphy in the cockpit, Weisse behind the car, and Hunt at the right.
I've created a page on my team's website about the car, including original specifications here: https://kmvintage.net/1971-cicada-mk-i.html
Hopefully, more to follow and as always, if anyone knows more, I'd love to get the full story, especially from 1974-1995, when the car goes somewhat missing!
Respectfully Yours,
Jacques Dresang
Kettle Moraine Preservation & Restoration
Photo courtesy of Gus Hutchison via the late Jerry Entin. Murphy in the cockpit, Weisse behind the car, and Hunt at the right.
I've created a page on my team's website about the car, including original specifications here: https://kmvintage.net/1971-cicada-mk-i.html
Hopefully, more to follow and as always, if anyone knows more, I'd love to get the full story, especially from 1974-1995, when the car goes somewhat missing!
Respectfully Yours,
Jacques Dresang
Kettle Moraine Preservation & Restoration