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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. 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.
Cooper Car Company