The Dellow Mk ll

Arguably the most popular model today due to its improved coil sprung rear suspension replacing the quarter elliptics of the mkl. Identified by its lower bonnet line, smaller rear wings and larger luggage space behind the driver / passenger. Unfortunately this leaves less room in the cockpit and is a problem for larger drivers who would do better with a mkl. Most, although not all, Mklls had doors and few had the outside handbrake.

The mkll was produced to improve on the rear suspension of the mkl. The A-frame chassis was extended to the rear and the legs were connected at the ends of the A-frame allowing long coil springs and hydraulic dampers to be fitted (see Pic). The Ford rear radius rods were now included as part of the set up and the whole rear end location was improved with the addition of a long Panhard rod. 

There were other body changes at the same time, lowering the bonnet line to improve visibility, providing more luggage space and the option of doors. There was no change to the weight or weight distribution and there was no sudden increase in competition successes. Already the Dellow was starting to struggle with its power to weight ratio.

Strangely the front suspension got no revision at this time and even the fitment of hydraulic shock absorbers at the front came some time later.

Approximately 95 Mkll cars were built between May 1951 and the last car produced in 1957. The majority of these cars survive and many are still competing.