- Frank Costin
Frank Costin was an automotive engineer who pioneered
monocoque chassis design and was instrumental in adapting aircraftaerodynamic knowledge for automobile use. He was the brother ofMike Costin , co-founder ofCosworth . Frank Costin used his aeronautical knowledge to design and build a chassis from plywood. This led to a lightweight, stiff structure, which he could then clothe with an efficient, aerodynamic body, a huge advantage in low-capacitysports car racing of the immediate postwar period.He was involved in a number of car projects for various manufacturers including Lister and Lotus, where he contributed to the early aerodynamic designs; Marcos, which he co-founded with
Jem Marsh (MARsh and COStin); and racecar chassis forMaserati , Lotus, and DTV. He also designed theCostin Amigo , as well as theTMC Costin which was built inWexford ,Ireland in the mid 1980's.He went on to work on the
Costin Sports Roadster in the early 1990sReferences
*Dennis E. Ortenburger, "Flying on Four Wheels: Frank Costin and his car designs", Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 0-85059-770-6
External links
[http://www.costins.co.uk Costin car forum for owners and enthusiasts of Frank Costin's vehicles]
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