Cooper T56

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 of Cooper Formula Junior design, offered in 1962.

Cooper Car Company

Founders: Charles Cooper; John Cooper

Designers: Owen Maddock; Jack Brabham; Eddie Stait; Derrick White

World Champions: Jack Brabham

Drivers' titles: 1959; 1960

Constructors' titles: 1959; 1960

Cars:

Formula One/Two 1000/1100 Cooper-Bristol T41 T43 T44 T45 T51 T53 T55 T58 T60 T63 T66 T71 T73 T75 T77 T80 T81 T82 T84 T86 T91 Tasman T55 T62 T70 T79 Formula Three/Junior 500 T52 T56 T59 T65/T67 T72 T76 T83 T85 Other T54 (IndyCar) T87 (hillclimb) T88 (Formula C) T90 (Formula 5000) Sportscars Cooper-MG Cooper-Jaguar Bobtail Monaco Mini

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