FF conversion lends the Monza a subtly rear-biased balance and enhanced traction in all weathers, especially out of junctions
Agricultural machinery magnate Harry Fergusonʼs switch to cars with the Freddie Dixon- and Tony Rolt-developed Ferguson Formula is well documented, thanks to the continuing following enjoyed by the Jensen FF, but by the late 1970s that technology was in new hands. GKN had bought the rights to sell the concept at scale, which it duly did to AMC for the 1980 Eagle. Meanwhile Rolt – of both Colditz Castle escape glider and Le Manswinning fame – retained the rights to create low-volume conversions.